Roho Mosaic Seat Cushion 18” x 16” Inflatable Air Cell Design, Adjustable Firmness, Non-Skid Cover, Lightweight Portable Cushion for Wheelchair, Office Chair, Car & Home

This is my second one, my first had a leak by the valve and I tried to repair but to no avail. This one seems to be keeping inflation level fine. Maybe a little better instructions as far as the valve is concerned, seemed like the first valve would not close properly and loose air, but it was a learning curve for me so was my issue with it and not really due to any manufacturers materials. But maybe some pictorial images would help explain directions as far as turning the top of the valve of lower on the value to open and close, hard to explain, but the seat cushion is the most comfortable I have found. Kindest regards,

This is the end second day of using this. I've tried about every type of cushion that is made now that I have this air cushion. So far, so good. I liked it when I first sat on it. I've not been able to sit on anything other than some type of cushion since I was injured last month. I'm naturally very slender at 5'3" and I weigh 102 pounds. I've always been small. I've never been able to sit for long without discomfort. After being injured the pain in my back, rear end, thighs has been unbearable when I tried to sit down. The pain was even worse when I got up and it stayed with me, so I felt even worse than if I'd just stood up all of the time. I had to find an excellent mattress topper and get body pillows so I could even lay down too. This cushion is beautifully made. It comes with a very easy to use pump too! I was happy to have that. It has a beautiful cover which prevents it from slipping in any chair. I can walk short distances but when I go out I have to use a wheel chair, I haven't tried it in that yet, just in my computer and other chairs. There are patches included in case there might ever be a leak enclosed with the direction booklet. This is what the doctor at physical rehabilitation recommended for me to try. This cushion is much easier to use and carry than the water/gel cushion that I purchased. He recommended the water/gel cushion also. I wanted this for air only so I was not messing around with trying gel or water with the other cushion. That is in my reviews. After reading the directions, ( which I should have done before blowing it up with the pump ) I measured with my finger from the lowest bone of my rear to the bottom of the cushion to adjust the amount of air to the correct depth it recommends, (1/2 to 1 inch of space filled with air at the lowest bone of your rear end) when you are sitting. I had to let air out after doing that, I'd filled it too full. Since I've done that it's really been very comfortable, which is a shock to me since I've only found one other than this that I can sit on, where I'm not in pain. I don't feel any pain when sitting on this, or when I get up as I did with using a memory foam cushion, the pain was awful. I don't feel it needs a tailbone cut out since my tailbone is not being pressed or compressed by the cushion since I adjusted the air to the right level. I can also sit on comfortably water/gel cushion I bought here on Amazon. I hope this is not too long, and that some of my observations might be of help to someone else. Thank You

I am a caregiver. I got this product 2 mos ago for an elderly woman age 90+. It was recommended by her physical therapist who came to show us core strengthening routines she can still handle for her age. Given she sits long on her wheelchair when feeding and doing her daily bathroom hygiene, I find this product provided the best value despite the price. Of course I’ve used all types of low cost, from large retailers or here in Amazon, cushions that flattens and gels that leaks. 15 yrs of caregiving told me nothing lasts a lifetime. This are comfort aids that gets abused from getting soiled, weight and wear. Just like a normal pillow we use for sleeping, they all need to be replaced after a period of time. Rojo is easy to inflate. You need to follow directions and handle with care. Don’t over inflate. Try to slowly press it down with your fist and shouldn’t have so much resistance as your fist sinks to the bottom. It should have some play for the air and pockets to move when you’re sitting down on it. This rojo cushion is almost like the auto-inflate mattresses given to elder or bed-ridden individuals to help avoid decubitus or skin pressure sores except this is designed for wheelchairs. It helps with the users blood circulation after sitting for prolonged periods. Of course, rojo is an aid, not a cure for pressure sores etc. Excellent nutrition is still key to help health issue. Pick the right size. Measure your wheelchair seat and purchase the exact measurements for the rojo. If the user is sliding like I’ve read in another review before I purchased this, I would probably secure my elderly using a gait belt for safety while sitting down or transferring. Sanitizing is easy too. You can spray with alcohol or wipe down with sanitizing wipes. The material is sturdy and let it air-dry especially disinfectant wipes are strong for the skin. I also don’t put cloth over it. I like the idea that air circulates between those air pockets and the only barrier is the clothing. My retired friends tried it when I showed it to them. They also purchased it for air-travel. They have back and sciatica issues. Somehow it worked for them too. I also highly recommend this product even for office use. I told my adult kids to buy not sure if they did haha. No one thinks of their back and bottoms until they start experiencing pain. We use our backs and bottoms so much we need to take care of it and maintain good habits while we’re still young. I give this product a 4-star for now since I only got it a few months ago.

Update: I changed to 4 stars because after I used my electric air pump to put in air. The cushion has helped me tremendously on long drives. The company needs to make it easier for people with problems gripping the open and close valve to put in air. I am glad I didn’t throw it away. However I would not buy this exact problem because of the valve which is hard for me to open and close. This better than the foam cushions which stays smashed after using over and over. Don’t buy this item. It is cheaply made. I cannot put air in it. I should have known not to buy it. It is not returnable.

I have bought three of these ROHO cushions. I am a quadriplegic with progressive multiple sclerosis. I have another friend with the same condition who passed away due to pressure sores. I am trying desperately to keep the same thing from happening to myself. I have tried many cushions, and the only one that actually helped my sores to heal was the Rojo cushion. I know quite a few other people in wheelchairs who also use these cushions, and they also feel that it is prevented them from pressure sores. I bought two of these one year ago, and they have both failed. The quality has gone down. For one thing, they changed the valve. It used to be a metal valve where you pump the air in. Now it is a plastic valve. These cushions used to last for many years, and now these newer ones with the plastic valves fail. The two that I bought last year about a month apart from here on Amazon have both developed leaks and I can’t find where the leak is coming from. I think the valves are faulty. I am not sure but now I am going to have to find something else and I’m worried because the only thing that works for me is the ROHO cushion. I am trying to find some alternative to this product. They are using cheap materials now, and it is certainly not worth the money. So unfortunately, I have to give a big thumbs down to the ROHO Company. People are going to lose their lives because of his companies having caved into greed and using cheap materials. It is a terrible shame.

Disclaimer: This review is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. So… Yes, this is a Roho brand *seat* cushion with a cover, pump, patch kit, instructions, and paperwork. No, it is not a Roho *medical* cushion, but it's not meant to be. A Roho medical / wheelchair cushion is designed for people with spinal cord injuries (who can't feel when blood circulation is getting cut off) and for folks with cognitive or communication issues (who can't tell you when things are going numb). The medical grade cushions (which this one is not) are made out of rubber, have high strength metal inflation valves, and come in many different sizes and configurations (like the ability to have different pressure in different parts of the cushion). *THIS* Roho seat cushion is nice quality, especially for the price point. I was actually quite pleasantly surprised when opening the package. And there are important differences to be aware of before purchasing: - Fewer size options - 315 lbs weight limit - Plastic valve instead of metal - Plastic air bladder instead of rubber - Air cell heights are all 3" tall - Fewer air cells - And the air cells are larger Normally you would anticipate this cushion to have a 5 x 5 cell configuration (a grid of 5 columns of 5 rows), or 25 air cells total. However, this cushion has been designed differently. Sitting on the cushion, from left-to-right the cells are arranged 4, 5, 5, 5, 4, for a total of 23 air cells. Who cares, right? Well, having fewer cells on the far left and far right means those cells are larger. In effect, those larger edge cells act as a channel to help keep your legs straight; therefore it's easier to keep your knees together. If you're wearing a skirt or kilt, that might be a benefit for you. Alternately, if you like looking like a cowboy with your knees splayed apart for comfort, you’re still good – it ‘helps’ keep your knees together, but it doesn’t ‘force’ them together. IMPORTANT: The single biggest problem any Roho cushion is over inflation. Folks, this cushion isn't a flotation device - don't pump it up and then sit "on top" of the cushion! You're supposed to sink "down into" the cushion. Ideally, you want 1/2" of air between your I.T.'s (your ‘ischial tuberosities’ or 'butt bones') and the bottom of the cushion. Think air suspension, not air flotation. The included instruction paperwork (which nobody reads) has a very clear description of how to achieve the perfect inflation level. If you've inflated your cushion correctly, when you get off the cushion it's SUPPOSED to look 'low on air' or 'going flat'. You want the minimum amount of air possible that can still keep your body correctly suspended. Pumping it up like a life raft (which is adding more air pressure) is just that - it's adding pressure against your skin. I know it sounds weird since low pressure in any kind of pool toy or tire is generally a really bad thing. It's your cushion and you can inflate it till it pops if you want. But as someone with lots of experience in this area, you'll be more comfortable and have less punctures if you follow the instructions. Of course, YMMV. In short, this Roho ‘seat cushion’ has features *similar* to a Roho medical cushion. But it can’t compare to the medical grade cushions. And that's fine because it's not intended to be a competitor for the medical cushions. Can you use it in a wheelchair? Of course - provided that wheelchair occupant can communicate to a caregiver (or transfer out of the chair independently) if the cushion gets a flat. Is it as durable as a medical grade Roho? No - So don't go 'plopping' down on it, don't stash your keys, pen, or reading glasses under your leg. Treat the cushion with care (especially when inflating) because the valve is plastic. Can it be repaired? Yes - Patching punctures in the air bladder is a cinch with the included repair kit. But if you twist that plastic valve too hard (in either direction), you're going to have a bad day. I've repaired many medical grade Roho cushions in my day, and valve repairs were always a messy hit/miss situation. Glue everywhere, slow leaks, ick! Verdict? - I would ABSOLUTELY recommend this Roho 'seat' cushion to anyone who is having sitting pain in a vehicle, office chair, or occasional use in a wheelchair (trips to the doctor, church, dinner, library, concert, movie, visiting family). - I would ABSOLUTELY NOT recommend this Roho 'seat' cushion for someone in a wheelchair who self-ambulates (by using their feet or the handrims) and is in the wheelchair all day. It's not designed for that task, and you're going to be disappointed. Get a medical grade Roho instead. IMPORTANT: Twenty years ago, the cost to perform skin-flap surgery to repair a pressure sore was about $60K. (It's probably twice that cost today). Human skin is one of your body organs, and if your skin is damaged it can quickly lead to serious infections. ‘Nuff said. TL;DR - If your butt hurts, this is a really solid cushion for the price. If you're in a wheelchair all day, get a medical grade Roho instead.

Whoever designed this has my heartfelt gratitude. I had "tried them all." And then, the Roho. Long plane trips? Sitting for extended periods of time? - No pain, not even stiffness. And this from someone with a history of back pain and a ruptured disk. I am sitting on it right now. I use it when working on the computer and even at the dinner table. I take it on long car trips. It works. In addition to feeling very comfortable, it somehow does actually stabilize your bottom and hips, and in a dynamic way. By that I mean, you are not locked into one, static, correct position. As you move, the air flows from one interlocking air pocket into the next. Feels kind of like a slow-moving wave. So it supports, cajoles and cradles. The Roho is more an orthopedic device than a cushion. The only potential downside is that it is inflatable. Since I have never used or heard of an inflatable pillow, cushion or mattress that does not at some point leak, I generally have little faith in them. That said, some features of the Roho may mitigate this risk. One is that you do not inflate it to full capacity. How much depends on your size, weight and preference. The air also moves from one compartment to another. So sitting on it does not seem to place sudden or maximum pressure on any one area. It is also encased in a well-made covering, which supports and protects the interior. No problems yet, and it sits on a chair in the kitchen by a computer used by many people, weighing from the low to the upper 100's. Price? It is expensive, but in this case, you really do get what you pay for. If they lowered the price, I would buy several more.

I wound up with two of the ROHO cushions (Roho Mosaic Cushion, 18" x 16" Inflatable Seat Cushion Amazon/ASIN #B002BUNKAY $84.85) for an elderly relative. The air filling valve on both of them leaked badly from the start, from the valve body itself and/or from the joint where the valve is inserted into the receiving sleeve of the cushion mat. That OEM valve appears to be a twist-type plastic needle valve that may be unique to ROHO as I have been unable to locate an aftermarket in-kind replacement, the ROHO site wants about $30 for this small plastic item. I had removed and attempted to analyze the OEM valve, I did not attempt any disassembly as it appears to not be designed for that purpose and may be damaged in the attempt. On only one valve was I able to stop the leak using what I thought to be excessive twist torque, but not entirely, it would lose air over a few days. I replaced the OEM plastic valve with the shortest Shrader valve (commonly called a bicycle valve or tire valve) that I could find, along with a hose-barb connector for insertion into the ROHO cushion. This solution works very well and for both cushions I spent less than $13, using some components I already had, and not including $10 for the small hand pump. I have attached photos. These are the parts I used, all available on Amazon: -Shrader valve, short, Milton S-684 1/8" NPT Tank Valve - Pack of 2 Amazon/ASIN #B0002SQYTQ $7.80 -Female barbed connector, 2PCS Brass Hose Fittings 1/8" NPT Female to 1/4" Barb Adapter for Air Fuel Oil Line by CX WONDERLAND Amazon/ASIN #B0G39YYP23 $4.89 -Length of electrical heat-shrink, 0.3" or 7.5mm -Teflon plumbing seal tape On the heat-shrink tubing close is good enough but go slightly oversize if needed, you can shrink it with a hair dryer if the fit is not tight. I did not need to shrink the piece I used, it was a very tight fit. You will need scissors, possibly a knife for trimming, and two small wrenches, 7/16" and 1/2", or adjustable (Crescent-style) wrenches to tighten the Shrader valve into the barb fitting. Pliers can be used in a pinch but I don't recommend them. TIPS: -The heat-shrink tubing is optional. Lightly sand the barbs of the connector, the barbs are sharp and will make it impossible to remove the connector if needed if you skip the heat-shrink tubing. The heat shrink tubing also makes the valve easier to remove if needed, but of course you can unscrew the Shrader valve body. I also helps provide an airtight seal although the barbed connector should do that on its own. If you choose to use the heat-shrink tubing you should not cut it to a short length first, the added length helps place the tubing over the barbs. Use a press & twist motion after lightly moistening the barb connector. Once the tubing is in place, trim the excess. I also lightly sanded the trimmed edge to a chamfer so that it would more easily insert into the pad tube. I did not apply heat to shrink the tubing I used. -Be sure to use the plumber's Teflon tape for the valve-to-barb connection. It will be wider than the base of the valve body and may block it when inserted into the pad, so be sure to trim the excess or fold it back so the base of the valve body is not covered. -I purchased a small inexpensive hand-held bicycle air pump so I would not have to lug a full-size one around to fill the cushion. DO NOT use an air compressor or commercial air filling station, they will very quickly overpressurize and overfill the pad and possibly burst it. A hand pump is perfect. That is (Optio Cycle) Mini Bike Pump 120 PSI Amazon/ASIN #B089N3S2NQ $9.99 -Test the pad by placing several books on it (before replacing in the cloth cover) and wait a few days to see if it leaks. You can also do a 'water' test by placing the valve part of the cushion in a small tub of water and look for bubbles. The cap on the Shrader valve does not have to be very tight, it is not designed to hold in air, it merely protects the valve itself from grit and dirt that can otherwise get into the valve body. The actual valve is removable with a small tool, available at any bicycle shop or on Amazon, and replaced as well, although that is nearly never needed unless you are racing the Tour de France. The new valve assembly fits quite well into the cushion cover. -Not all ROHO cushions can apparently use this fix as some appear to have integral valves. Photos: -Showing the original valve in place in the cushion pad -Showing the OEM valve removed from the pad. I had tried to solve the original leak with a bit of heat-shrink tubing over the insertion end, that solved the insertion leak but not the valve body leak. -These are the components I used to build the replacement valve. See the notes for descriptions and Amazon part numbers. -This is the completed valve replacement next to the original valve. -This is the new valve assembly with the small hand air pump I also obtained. -This is the replacement valve in place in the ROHO pad.

Works well and good quality

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Researched wheelchair seat cushions and ROHO kept coming up with high ratings. This seat cushion and cover are excellent. The price was the best. The first 10 days or so, you do need to add air as the seat adjusts to your weight and after that, it rarely needs more air. The cover is high quality too and washes easily. Highly recommend!

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