Product Description
The MOBB Up Rite Cushion Wedge is an anti-slide positioning wedge that prevents the body from sliding forward when a chair back or bed head is raised, and reduces pressure on the buttocks in a reclined position. It measures 19¾″L × 9¾″W × 3¾″H and is finished in a wipeable, incontinence-resistant navy cover.
Raising the back of a bed or recliner creates a predictable problem: gravity pulls the body down the slope. The person slides forward over minutes or hours, ends up slumped with the shoulders where the hips should be, and takes all the resulting shear force through the skin of the buttocks and sacrum. Repositioning them is a two-person job that has to be repeated all day.
This wedge sits under the thighs and acts as a physical stop. By raising the front of the seating surface it gives the pelvis something to rest against, so the body stays where it was positioned. That also removes the shear loading on the buttocks, which is the mechanism behind much of the skin damage associated with slumping in a reclined chair.
Key Features
Stops Forward Sliding Sits under the thighs and raises the front of the seat, giving the pelvis a physical stop so the body holds its position instead of creeping down the slope.
Reduces Pressure on the Buttocks By preventing the slide it removes the shear force that builds under the buttocks and sacrum when someone slumps in a reclined position.
Wipeable Incontinence Cover A navy incontinent-grade cover that wipes clean, chosen for care settings rather than domestic use.
Compact 19¾″ × 9¾″ Footprint Sized to sit under the thighs without occupying the whole seat, so it works alongside an existing seat or pressure cushion.
Reduces Repositioning Workload Where a carer would otherwise reposition someone repeatedly through the day, the wedge holds the position mechanically.
Lifetime Limited Warranty Backed by MOBB Home Health Care’s lifetime limited warranty against manufacturing defects.
Where This Wedge Fits in a Seating Setup
This is a positioning accessory rather than a pressure-relief cushion, and the distinction matters. It is designed to sit under the thighs and control posture; it does not replace a pressure-redistribution cushion under the sitting bones. In a full setup it works alongside one — a gel or foam cushion for pressure, this wedge for position.
If someone is sliding forward in a reclined chair or a profiling bed and developing redness over the sacrum, that is exactly the problem this wedge is built for. If the concern is pressure while sitting upright, a gel or memory foam seat cushion is the correct product instead. Where pressure injury risk is established, an occupational therapist should assess the seating as a whole rather than any single component.
Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Dimensions |
193/4" L x 93/4" W x 33/4" H |
| *** |
Incontinent wipeable |
| Warranty |
Lifetime Limited Warranty |
| SKU |
MHUPCW |
| Brand |
MOBB Home Health Care |
Best For
- People who slide forward when a recliner or profiling bed back is raised
- Care and home-nursing settings where repeated manual repositioning is a daily workload
- Reducing shear loading on the buttocks and sacrum in a semi-reclined position
- Environments needing a wipeable, incontinence-resistant cover
Why Choose This Product
- Solves a specific mechanical problem — forward sliding — that padding alone cannot fix
- Incontinence-grade wipeable cover suited to care settings rather than a domestic fabric that has to be laundered
- Lifetime limited warranty, stocked in Canada by Factory Direct Medical
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I stop someone sliding down in a recliner or hospital bed?
Sliding happens because a raised back turns the seat into a slope. The effective fix is a physical stop under the thighs that raises the front of the seating surface and gives the pelvis something to rest against — which is what this wedge does. Positioning the hips well back before raising the backrest helps too. Avoid using pillows wedged in place, as they compress and shift and can create new pressure points.
Is this a pressure relief cushion?
No, and it should not be used as one. It is a positioning wedge that prevents sliding and reduces the shear loading that slumping creates. It does not redistribute pressure under the sitting bones the way a gel or memory foam cushion does. In a setup where pressure injury is a concern, use both — a pressure cushion under the seat and this wedge under the thighs — and have the seating assessed by an occupational therapist.
What does the incontinent cover mean in practice?
It means the cover is a wipe-clean, fluid-resistant material rather than a fabric that must be removed and laundered. In care settings that is the practical difference between a cushion that can be cleaned in place between uses and one that goes out of service each time. Wipe with a damp cloth and a mild disinfectant appropriate to your facility’s protocol.
Summary
The MOBB Up Rite Cushion Wedge is a 19¾″ × 9¾″ × 3¾″ anti-slide positioning wedge that stops forward sliding in a reclined chair or bed and reduces pressure on the buttocks, finished in a wipeable incontinence-resistant navy cover.
Important Notice: This product is a positioning aid and is not a pressure-redistribution cushion or a substitute for professional clinical assessment. Where there is any risk of pressure injury, have the seating assessed by an occupational therapist or wound-care clinician. Inspect skin regularly, and seek advice immediately if redness, broken skin or discomfort develops.
