Standard Medial
Thigh Support

The Spex Medial Thigh Support block is a wedge shape that can be attached to the front of the wheelchair seat.

It should be used to keep the user’s legs in the correct position to maintain a neutral pelvis. It doesn’t just swing-down, it can then pull off the mount to allow an unobstructed transfer.

Provides a comfortable yet firm knee and medial thigh support through a soft padding and removable washable cover.

Watch
Gallery
Pommel Axial on chair
Spex standard medial thigh support.
Spex Standard medial thigh support.
Functional
Benefits
Fixed Pommel Height Adjust Depth Adjustment drawing
Range of depth adjustment
Available depth adjustment - Size 1: 26mm. Size 2: 62 mm. Size 3: 86 mm.
Pommel height adjust drawing
Range of height adjustment
All sizes have 65 mm of height adjustment.
Pommel Axial being removed
Unimpeded frontal transfers
Can be pulled off. Pull-off feature can be locked with a bolt if not required.
Pommel axial.
Unimpeded lateral transfers
Spex Medial Thigh Support flips down.
Description
Clinical
Functional
  • The medial thigh support should be used with clients who experience a variety of movement disorders, fluctuating muscle tone, spasticity or contractures.
  • It assists to align the heads of the femurs with the acetabulum providing symmetrical hip abduction for proper posture.
  • Abduction allows equal weight bearing through both ischial tuberosities and thighs, thus permitting better pressure distribution.
  • Provides a wider, more stable support base for the upper body while limiting contractures and deformities that could interfere with function.
  • In cases of hip dysplasia, luxation or dislocation it provides comfort and reduces pain.
  • Not to be used as a way to prevent or limit forward sliding. The pommel should be installed clear of the groin area.
  • Depth adjustable convenience combined with flip down hardware.
  • Easy access release hardware.
  • Huge height range for high profile cushions.
  • Can be mounted to a seat pan.
Resources
Spex Medial Thigh Support User Manual 0.47 MB
Specifications
Measurements
Dimensions
Size 1 2 3
Code 1162-1501-000 1162-1502-000 1162-1503-000
A (mm) 60 60 60
B (mm) 145 155 185
C (mm) 95 100 105
D (mm) 40 60 60
E (mm) 40 50 60
F (mm) 65 65 75
Height Adjustment (mm) 65 65 65
Depth Adjustment 26 62 86
Customisations
Pressure relieving overlay
1/2" Pressure-relieving foam overlay
Stockcode: 1160-1576-000
1/2" Gel-Foam overlay
Stockcode: 1160-1577-000
Custom Fabric
Stockcode: 1160-1579-000
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Products
Spex Axial Medial Thigh Support