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Spex Vigour Wheelchair Back Support

Spex Vigour Wheelchair Back Support

Spex Vigour Back Support

Lightweight yet tough to meet daily lifestyle demands of active wheelchair users.

Back support angle and seat depth offers exceptional adjustability and can be facilitated with the user in the wheelchair. Ventilated spacer-fabric and shell system increases air flow through the back offering daily comfort.

Vigour Back Support is designed for individuals who require:

  • A solid back support
  • Minimal to moderate postural support
  • Improved spinal and pelvic positioning whilst maintaining propelling efficiency
  • Combine with lateral supports to offer exceptional trunk and thoracic stability

Customisations

I-Shape Modification

I-Shape Modification

Please specify all dimensions when ordering.
Stockcode: 1208-2934-300

Media

Quad Mount Quick-Release Hardware

Alyssa's Story

Measurements and Specifications

Weight Capacity

10″-15″ (25.4-38 cm)
  • 10″-15″ (25.4-38 cm)
  • 16″-20″ (41-51 cm)
  • 21″+ (53 cm+)

Maximum Occupant Weight

200 lb (90 kg)

Maximum Occupant Weight with Heavy-Duty brackets

300 lb (136 kg)

Maximum Occupant Weight

300 lb (136 kg)

Maximum Occupant Weight with Heavy-Duty brackets

400 lb (180 kg)

Maximum Occupant Weight

Must use Heavy-Duty brackets

Maximum Occupant Weight with Heavy-Duty brackets

400 lb (180 kg)

Resources

Spex Vigour Back Support Flyer_20230314

3.63 MB

Spex Back Support User Manual

2.08 MB

Spex Comparison Chart Back Supports

0.77 MB

Accessories

Spex Lateral Trunk Supports

Spex Lateral Trunk Supports

Spex Stylo Head Supports

Spex Stylo Head Supports

Spex Medial Thigh Support

Spex Medial Thigh Support

Spex Tray Tables

Spex Tray Tables

Spex Limb Supports

Spex Limb Supports

Spex Arm & Thigh Hardware

Spex Arm & Thigh Hardware

Spex Thigh and Arm Support Pads

Spex Thigh and Arm Support Pads

Spex Arm Support Hardware

Spex Arm Support Hardware

Spex Thigh Support Hardware

Spex Thigh Support Hardware

Spex Hip Belts

Spex Hip Belts

Spex Lateral Trunk Supports

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

Spex Stylo Head Supports

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

 

Available in two sizes: Circle 150 and Circle 250.

General use head support pad suited for transit and travel.

 

Available in two sizes: Comfort 250 and Comfort 350.

Contoured shaped pad for superior occipital and suboccipital support.

 

Available in two sizes: Contour 250 and Contour 350.

Standard Lateral  Extended Lateral  Adjustable Lateral
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One-piece lateral head support solution for moderate head positioning needs.

 

Available in two sizes: Paediatric and Adult.

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

 

Available in two sizes: Paediatric and Adult.

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

 

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

 

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

Spex Medial Thigh Support

Spex Medial Thigh Support

Swing-Down, Standard Pad

Code Size A (mm) B (mm) C (mm) D (mm) E (mm) F(mm)
1162-1501-000 1 60 145 95 40 40 65
1162-1502-000 2 60 155 100 60 50 65
1162-1503-000 3 60 185 105 60 60 75

Swing-Down, Axial-Adjustable Pad

Code Size A (mm) B (mm) C (mm) D (mm) E (mm) F (mm)
1162-1601-000 1 70-140 145 95 50-120 40 65
1162-1602-000 2 70-140 155 100 60-140 50 65
1162-1603-000 3 70-160 185 105 60-140 60 75

For medial thigh support customisations please contact us.

Spex Tray Tables

Spex Tray Tables

Slide and Lock

Slide and Lock

Drop and Lock

Drop and Lock
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
Spex Limb Supports

Spex Limb Supports

Padded Forearm Straps

Size Length Set of Four One only
SML 150 mm 1408-6511-017 1408-6521-017
MED 180 mm 1408-6512-017 1408-6522-017
LGE 230 mm 1408-6513-017 1408-6523-017

 

 Heel Loops 

Size Pair
SML 1403-6181-017
MED 1403-6182-017
LGE 1403-6183-017

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Footfast Stabilisers

Size Circumference Standard Pair Pair with Rear Retainer Strap
SML 15-23 cm (Inner) 1401-6161-017 1401-6165-017
MED 22-30 cm (Inner) 1401-6162-017 1401-6166-017
LGE 26-38 cm (Inner) 1401-6163-017 1401-6167-017

 

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Padded Calf Straps

Code W/C Width Height Code W/C Width Height
1402-6170-017 10″ 5 cm 1402-6174-017 17″ 9 cm
1402-6171-017 12″ 5 cm 1402-6175-017 18 “ 11 cm
1402-6172-017 14″ 7 cm 1402-6176-017 20″ 13 cm
1402-6173-017 16″ 9 cm      

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Spex Arm & Thigh Hardware

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
Spex Thigh and Arm Support Pads

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.

Spex Arm Support Hardware

Spex Arm Support Hardware

Seat Pan

Each Quick Release Swing-Down Fixed Mount
Fixed 1156-0100-110 1156-0100-120 1156-0100-130
Fixed Kidz 1156-0200-110 1156-0200-120 1156-0200-130
Angle-Adjust 1156-0300-110 1156-0300-120 1156-0300-130

 

Seat Rail

Each Quick Release Swing-Down Fixed Mount
Fixed 1156-0100-210 1156-0100-220 1156-0100-230
Fixed Kidz 1156-0200-210 1156-0200-220 1156-0200-230
Angle-Adjust 1156-0300-210 1156-0300-220 1156-0300-230
Spex Thigh Support Hardware

Spex Thigh Support Hardware

Seat Pan

Each Quick Release Swing-Down Fixed Mount
Fixed 1156-0002-110 1256-0002-120 1156-0002-130
Axial 1156-0001-110 1156-0001-120 1156-0001-130

 

Seat Rail

Each Quick Release Swing-Down Fixed Mount
Fixed 1156-0002-210 1156-0002-220 1156-0002-230
Axial 1156-0001-210 1156-0001-220 1156-0001-230
Spex Hip Belts

Spex Hip Belts

2 Point

 

Centre Pull
2 Point Dual-Centre Pull 4 Point Side Pull 4 Point Centre Pull 4 Point Dual-Centre Pull
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User or carer operated. Tensions at centre of buckle. Suits clients with low muscle tone or weakness. User or carer operated. Tensions from both sides at centre of buckle. Suits clients needing greater adjustment. Accommodates clothing/weight changes. Carer operated. Tensions from the rear of the pad pulling towards the centre, for more severe needs. Suits clients with high muscle tone. User or carer operated. Tensions at centre of buckle. Suits clients with low muscle tone or weakness. User or carer operated. Tensions from both sides at centre of buckle. Suits clients needing greater adjustment. Accommodates clothing/weight changes.

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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