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Spex Height-Adjustable Back Support

Spex Height-Adjustable Back Support

The Back Support that stretches for future growth!

An innovative back support shell style retains all the lightweight yet sturdy features of the Vigour and Spex Back Supports yet incorporates inbuilt growth adjustment due to the unique shell style.

This growth system has an upper sliding interface and allows up to 4” / 10cm of additional growth adjustment meaning that from the initial wheelchair setup the prescriber can rest assured that the back support can grow in height as the user grows. This is particularly effective for paediatrics.

The foam and upholstery unit is matched for the longest growth setting meaning that you don’t have to purchase different sizes of padding as the user grows.

The height-adjustable shell is available with the following padding options:


  • Vigour foam: for users with symmetrical postures.
  • Micro-cube foam: for users that require heat reduction and comfort
  • Spex contourable cube padding: for users with asymmetries and who require pressure reduction

Functional benefits

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Padding tucks under back support

When height is set at a lower height range.

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Padding extends with back support

When height is extended.

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On-the-spot growth adjustment

Shell adjusts in height without additional parts required.

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Padding options to suit requirements

Choose from Vigour, Micro-cube or Spex padding style.

Description

Clinical
  • Clinical
  • Functional

Designed for the individual who requires:


  • Future growth ability
  • A specific height of back support (without the concern of purchasing a custom item)
  • Multiple user applications or assessments
  • Users pending surgery with ongoing changes to their wheelchair seating
  • When a wheelchair user grows, this is typically predominantly in height more than in width
  • Foam padding follows adjustments made
  • Available in sizes to fit 10” to 18” wheelchairs
  • Available with Vigour, Micro-cube and Spex foam padding
  • Height adjustment can be done on the spot without additional parts required

Media

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How to use the Contouring Chart

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How to Install and Adjust: Spex Quad Mount Quick-Release Hardware

Specifications

Size Options
  • Size Options
  • Product Codes
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To order the correct product using the code guide below, Back Support Width is the size shown across the table, and Back Support Height, shown on the left, is the first size shown in the shaded area.

Example: To order a 14″ wide by 18″ high back support, you can order either 1414 or 1416, depending on the adjustability required.

 

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Spex Height-Adjustable Back Support Resources

Spex Height-Adjustable Back Support Flyer

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Spex Back Support User Manual

2.08 MB

Accessories

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Spex Lateral Trunk Supports

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Spex Stylo Head Supports

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Spex Tray Tables

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Spex Arm & Thigh Hardware

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Spex Thigh and Arm Support Pads

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Spex Hip Belts

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Spex Shoulder Strap Guides

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Spex Lateral Trunk Supports

Select Hardware

  • Fixed Bracket
  • Standard Swing-Away Bracket
  • Axial Swing-Away Bracket

Select Bracket Upgrade

  • Cane Mount
  • DeepContour backrest bracket
  • Extension for DeepContour (commonly used with SuperShape Backrest)

Select Comfy-Cover

  • Extended padding over mechanism to protect arms from metal hardware
  • Clever release strap for operating the swing away movement
  • Easy release for users who have limited hand function and need independent use to open the laterals for transfers

Spex Stylo Head Supports

Custom head supports are available – please contact us for more information.

Circle

Unique minimal head support providing direct posterior support for users with good head control.

Available in two sizes: Circle 150 and Circle 250.

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Comfort

General use head support pad suited for transit and travel.

Available in two sizes: Comfort 250 and Comfort 350.

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Contour

Contoured shaped pad for superior occipital and suboccipital support.

Available in two sizes: Contour 250 and Contour 350.

Standard Lateral

One-piece lateral head support solution for moderate head positioning needs.

Available in two sizes: Paediatric and Adult.

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Extended Lateral

One-piece lateral head support solution for complex head positioning needs.

Available in two sizes: Paediatric and Adult.

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Adjustable Lateral

A superior adjustable lateral head control system with individualised ‘tuning’.

Available in two sizes: Adjustable Lateral 150 and Adjustable Lateral 250.

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Spex Tray Tables

Slide and Lock

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Drop and Lock

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Size Width Depth Black ABS Tray Top Clear Polycarbonate Tray Top
Small 450 mm 450 mm 1311-7101-000 1311-7111-000
Medium 550 mm 550 mm 1311-7102-000 1311-7112-000
Large 650 mm 650 mm 1311-7103-000 1311-7113-000
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Spex Arm & Thigh Hardware

Seat Pan

Each Quick Release Swing-Down Fixed Mount
Angle-Adjust Arm + Axial Thigh 1156-0301-110 1156-0301-120 1156-0301-130
Angle-Adjust Arm + Fixed Thigh 1156-0302-110 1156-0302-120 1156-0302-130
Fixed Arm + Axial Thigh 1156-0101-110 1156-0101-120 1156-0101-130
Kidz Fixed Arm + Axial Thigh 1156-0201-110 1156-0201-120 1156-0201-130
Fixed Arm + Fixed Thigh 1156-0102-110 1156-0102-120 1156-0102-130
Kidz Fixed Arm + Fixed Thigh 1156-0202-110 1156-0202-120 1156-0202-130

 

Seat Rail

Each Quick Release Swing-Down Fixed Mount
Angle-Adjust Arm + Axial Thigh 1156-0301-210 1156-0301-220 1156-0301-230
Angle-Adjust Arm + Fixed Thigh 1156-0302-210 1156-0302-220 1156-0302-230
Fixed Arm + Axial Thigh 1156-0101-210 1156-0101-220 1156-0101-230
Kidz Fixed Arm + Axial Thigh 1156-0201-210 1156-0201-220 1156-0201-230
Fixed Arm + Fixed Thigh 1156-0102-210 1156-0102-220 1156-0102-230
Kidz Fixed Arm + Fixed Thigh 1156-0202-210 1156-0202-220 1156-0202-230
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Spex Thigh and Arm Support Pads

Thigh Support Pads

Code Size A (mm) B (mm) E (mm) PER
1156-1010-400 10″ 265 90 35 EA
1156-1012-400 12″ 310 95 35 EA
1156-1014-400 14″ 360 130 50 EA
1156-1016-400 16″ 410 135 50 EA
1156-1018-400 18″ 460 145 50 EA
1156-1020-400 20″ 510 160 50 EA

 

Arm Supports Pads

Code Size A (mm) B (mm) PER
1156-5811-400 1 Narrow 40 250 EA
1156-5812-400 2 Narrow 50 300 EA
1156-5813-400 3 Narrow 60 350 EA
1156-5821-400 1 Wide 70 250 EA
1156-5822-400 2 Wide 80 300 EA
1156-5823-400 3 Wide 90 350 EA

 

For custom arm or thigh supports please contact us.

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Spex Hip Belts

2 Point Centre Pull

User or carer operated. Tensions at centre of buckle. Suits clients with low muscle tone or weakness.

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2 Point Dual-Centre Pull

User or carer operated. Tensions from both sides at centre of buckle. Suits clients needing greater adjustment. Accommodates clothing/weight changes.

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4 Point Side Pull

Carer operated. Tensions from the rear of the pad pulling towards the centre, for more severe needs. Suits clients with high muscle tone.

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4 Point Centre Pull

User or carer operated. Tensions at centre of buckle. Suits clients with low muscle tone or weakness.

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4 Point Dual-Centre Pull

User or carer operated. Tensions from both sides at centre of buckle. Suits clients needing greater adjustment. Accommodates clothing/weight changes.

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Harnesses

Hip Belt Style X-Small Small Medium Large
  Pad width 30cm Pad width 36cm Pad width 46cm Pad width 56cm
2 Point Padded Centre Pull 1405-6210-XXX 1405-6211-XXX 1405-6211-XXX 1405-6211-XXX
2 Point Padded Dual Centre Pull 1405-6211-XXX 1405-6211-XXX 1405-6211-XXX 1405-6211-XXX
4 Point Padded Centre Pull 1405-6211-XXX 1405-6211-XXX 1405-6211-XXX 1405-6211-XXX
4 Point Padded Dual Centre Pull 1405-6211-XXX 1405-6211-XXX 1405-6211-XXX 1405-6211-XXX
4 Point Padded Side Pull 1405-6211-XXX 1405-6211-XXX 1405-6211-XXX 1405-6211-XXX

The last three digits of the code refer to the buckle type. See below table for buckle options.

Buckle Options

Side Release Centre Release Anti-Escape Pen Popper Easy Release Latch
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Simple and easy to click together and undo. Robust design to keep the user positioned and safe. Prevent users with challenging behaviour from releasing the buckle. Requires a pen to prod the buckle mechanism to release open. Simply lift the metal buckle flap and slide the buckle apart.

Note: These harnesses are a positioning device only. Do not use as a safety restraint in vehicles. 

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Spex Shoulder Strap Guides

Recommended for any harness choice to prevent shoulder straps from falling off shoulders.

The Spex Harness Guides are height adjustable and fit both 1″ and 1.5″ straps. Package includes

a pair of 5mm aluminium strap guides and attachment hardware.

Product Code:
1400-6692-000

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Spex Vigour Wheelchair Back Support

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