Skil-Care Coccyx Gel-Foam Wheelchair Cushions
Skil-Care Coccyx Cutout Gel-Foam Cushions — Tailbone Pressure Relief, LSI Cover
Take the Pressure Off the One Spot That Feels It Most
Long seated hours concentrate weight exactly where the body least wants it — the tailbone. These Skil-Care coccyx cushions solve that with subtraction: a cutout at the rear of the cushion suspends the tailbone over open space, redistributing seated pressure to the thighs and sit bones that carry it comfortably, while the gel-foam construction adds cooling comfort and the high-density base supports everyday use without bottoming out.
Every cushion is 2.5" thick with a fluid-resistant, easy-clean vinyl cover finished in the low-shear LSI surface that reduces shear and friction as the person shifts and repositions. Five configurations cover the standard wheelchair sizes across two cushion styles — the Coccyx Relief Cushion and the Gel-Foam X-Cushion with coccyx cutout.
Choose Your Configuration
- Coccyx Relief Cushion — 18" x 16" x 2.5"
- Coccyx Relief Cushion — 20" x 16" x 2.5"
- Gel-Foam X-Cushion w/ Coccyx Cutout — 16" x 16" x 2.5"
- Gel-Foam X-Cushion w/ Coccyx Cutout — 18" x 16" x 2.5"
- Gel-Foam X-Cushion w/ Coccyx Cutout — 20" x 16" x 2.5"
Match the cushion footprint to your wheelchair's seat width and depth.
Key Features
- Coccyx Cutout: Suspends the tailbone over open space, relieving direct pressure where seated weight concentrates.
- Gel-Foam Construction: Pressure redistribution with a cooling gel insert for long-sit comfort.
- High-Density Foam Base: Designed for everyday use without bottoming out.
- LSI Low-Shear Surface: The vinyl cover reduces shear and friction during shifts and repositioning.
- Easy-Clean Design: Fluid-resistant cover wipes down for home and facility use.
Equipment Specialist Insight: A coccyx cutout is the right call when the complaint is specific — the person is fine everywhere except the tailbone, especially on firm seats or reclined postures that roll weight rearward. Orientation is everything: the cutout goes at the back, and the cushion only works if the person sits fully back in the chair so the tailbone actually floats over the opening; perched forward, it's just a cushion with a hole. Match the footprint to the seat pan — 18" x 16" for most standard adult chairs, 16" for narrow, 20" for wide — and if there's no tailbone-specific complaint, the standard flat gel-foam cushion spreads support more evenly. Wipe the LSI cover during routine cleaning, inspect for flattening, and replace the cushion once the foam stops recovering.
Technical Specifications
- BrandSkil-Care
- TypeCoccyx cutout gel-foam wheelchair cushion
- StylesCoccyx Relief Cushion / Gel-Foam X-Cushion
- ConstructionCooling gel insert over high-density foam, rear coccyx cutout
- Sizes16" x 16" / 18" x 16" / 20" x 16"
- Thickness2.5" (all sizes)
- CoverFluid-resistant vinyl with LSI low-shear surface
- CareWipe clean; do not submerge
Q: How does a coccyx cutout work?
A: By removing material instead of adding it. The cutout at the cushion's rear lets the tailbone float over open space rather than press into foam, shifting seated weight onto the thighs and sit bones. For it to work, the person must sit fully back in the chair so the tailbone aligns over the opening — positioning matters as much as the cushion.
Q: Which size should I order?
A: Match the wheelchair's seat pan: measure width and depth and choose the same footprint. 18" x 16" fits most standard adult chairs, 16" x 16" narrow frames, and 20" x 16" wide seats. All configurations share the same 2.5" thickness and add that much to effective seat height.
Q: How do I care for the cushion?
A: Wipe the fluid-resistant LSI cover with a damp cloth and mild cleanser and let it dry. Don't submerge the cushion. Inspect it regularly for flattening or damage, and replace it when the foam no longer springs back — a bottomed-out cushion stops redistributing pressure.
Specifications are provided by the manufacturer and are subject to change; verify size and materials against the physical packaging, and confirm weight capacity with the manufacturer's specification sheet before purchase. Confirm the cushion size matches your wheelchair's seat dimensions before use; the cushion raises effective seat height by 2.5". A seating cushion supports comfort and positioning and is not a treatment for any medical condition, injury, or pain; individuals with tailbone injuries or specific seating or skin-care needs should have cushion selection guided by their clinician or therapist. Inspect regularly and replace when worn. This listing is not a substitute for professional advice.
⚠ California Proposition 65 WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
