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Spex Axial Medial Thigh Support

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Axial 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.

Functional benefits

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Unimpeded lateral transfers

Axial Medial Thigh Support flips down.

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Unimpeded frontal transfers

Can be pulled off. Pull-off feature can be locked with a bolt if not required.

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Offset and swivel

To accommodate asymmetric positions. Unique expansion fabric cover allows multiple adjustments.

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Huge adjustment range

Shown without cover. Unique expansion fabric cover allows multiple adjustments.

Description

Clinical
  • Clinical
  • Functional
  • Should be used with clients who experience a variety of movement disorders, fluctuating muscle tone, spasticity or contractures

  • 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 turberosities 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 hip dysplasia cases, luxation or dislocation; provides comfort & reduces pain

  • Not to be used as a way to prevent or limit forward sliding. Should be installed clear of the groin area

  • Depth adjustable convenience combined with flip down hardware

  • Easy access release hardware which can be mounted to a seat pan

  • Huge height range for high profile cushions

  • 3 sizes available

Media

Spex Medical Knee Support

Spex Hardware

Specifications

Measurements
  • Measurements
  • Dimensions
Size 1 2 3
Code 1162-1601-000 1162-1602-000 1162-1603-000
A (mm) 70-140 70-140 70-160
B (mm) 145 155 185
C (mm) 95 100 105
D (mm) 50-120 60-140 60-140
E (mm) 40 50 60
F (mm) 65 65 75
Height Adjustment (mm) 61 61 61
Depth Adjustment (mm) 13 13 13
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Customisation

Pressure relieving overlay

1/2" Pressure-relieving foam overlay

Stockcode: 1160-1576-000

Green 1/2

1/2" Gel-Foam overlay

Stockcode: 1160-1577-000

Close up on dark grey custom Spex knitted fabric, designed for breathability and machine washing.

Custom Fabric

Stockcode: 1160-1579-000

Spex Axial Medial Thigh Support Resources

Spex Medial Thigh Support User Manual

0.47 MB

Spex Medial Thigh Support Script Form

0.29 MB

Related products

Spex Standard Medial Thigh Support

Spex Standard Medial Thigh Support

Front-mounted wedge support to guide the legs and maintain pelvic neutrality. The Spex Standard Medial Thigh Support is a wedge-shaped support block that attaches to the front of the wheelchair seat to help keep the legs in the correct position and support a neutral pelvis. It provides comfortable yet firm knee and medial thigh support; and can swing down and then pull off the mount to allow unobstructed transfers.

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