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Zygo Deep Contour Mid Back Support

Enabling freedom without compromising posture and comfort, Zygo is a back support with inbuilt laterals designed for full-time self-propelling wheelchair users.

Active wheelchair users don’t want to be held back – they want the freedom to go places and do amazing things.

Zygo back support systems are lightweight, easily adjustable, easy to install and remove, more breathable and more personalised.

Zygo back support systems give you more comfort, flexibility, personalisation, and freedom to move – enabling you to go places, achieve more, and be whoever you want to be.

The back support is an integral wheelchair component for appropriate seating position and trunk support. It plays an important role in increasing comfort and function for wheelchair users.

Sitting over extended periods of time can cause discomfort and accelerate the development of spinal deformities. Manual wheelchairs are usually supplied with sling-style back supports which do not provide appropriate postural support, nor adequate pressure relief, for some full-time wheelchair users. Rigid back supports are recommended for improved postural support and comfort.

Spex Seating aimed to design the Zygo back supports with suitable shapes and sizes for most active users, without any major adjustments or customisations.

A mid height shell with a supportive deep contour provides…

  • Support for the pelvis, lumbar spine and thoracic spine
  • Deep contour suitable for users with limited trunk mobility and strength
  • Different height options allow the shell to reach the mid-thoracic or upper-thoracic region

Functional benefits

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Fits to You, Not Just to the Chair

When it comes to finding the right size and style, the Zygo fits to the user not just to the chair!
User-focused scripting – by user size, not wheelchair width ensures a tailored fit to the torso.
Extensive range of size and style combinations available from two shell contours (Active and Deep) and varying shell heights (Lo and Mid).

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Aesthetic and Minimalistic

Look your best with Zygo! From the perfectly contoured shape, to the futuristic and tasteful ventilated shell pattern, achieve effortless style and class through the Zygo’s elegant design! The Zygo lets you be your true self. All Zygo back supports are supplied with a cover extension.

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Compatibility With Different Wheelchairs

Unique breathable shell design allows interfacing of the shell to a range of different wheelchair styles, from lightweight manual chairs to complex power chairs. The carefully placed hole cut-outs allows the shell to be directly mounted to certain wheelchair frames and is also compatible with central mounting systems.

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Easy to Use and Easy to Adjust

From installation through to adjustment the Zygo has been designed to be easily adjustable, easy to use, and easy to remove. Suited to those with limited hand function, the easy ‘drop-in’ installation is made possible by the lightweight quick-release Drop Mount Hardware. The invertible shell design (on mid-height back supports) provides easy adjustment of the lateral height to achieve optimum trunk stability, enable a precisely tailored fit and accommodate postural and growth requirements. Removable and washable cover design.

Clinical

Designed for the individual who:

  • Requires a solid back support to accommodate mild postural and stability needs
  • May need posterior and lateral trunk support to maintain good posture alignment and enhance function
  • Has mild to moderate torso asymmetries
  • Requires superior pressure distribution
  • May have independent self-propelling skills
  • May need to independently transfer in and out of their wheelchair
  • May need to independently install and remove the back support from the wheelchair

Media

A New World of Active

Discover the Zygo Active Back Support Family by Spex.

Specifications

Weight Capacity
  • Weight Capacity
  • Size Options
  • Thickness
  • Hardware Selection
Zygo Style Size Weight
Zygo Deep Mid 16″ x 16″ 1.2kg

Maximum Occupant Weight: 136kg

The Zygo Back Support family implements a unique “user-focused” scripting process where the size is determined by the user size, not the wheelchair width, thereby ensuring a tailored fit to the torso. See our Zygo fitting guide.

Deep Mid – Sizing Table
Zygo Size Outer Width Inner Width Height Depth Lateral Height Lateral Position Code
10' x 9' 8.8' 6.8' 9' 2.5' 4.3' 2.3' 1251-1009-ODM
10' x 11' 8.8' 6.8' 11' 2.5' 4' 2.8' 1251-1011-ODM
12' x 10' 10.8' 8.8' 10' 3' 4.8' 2.5' 1251-1210-ODM
12' x 12' 10.8' 8.8' 11.5' 3' 4.9' 3.1' 1251-1212-ODM
12' x 13' 11' 9' 12.5' 3.8' 5.3' 3.1' 1251-1213-ODM
14' x 13' 12.9' 10.5' 13' 3.6' 6.6' 2.9' 1251-1413-ODM
14' x 15' 12.9' 10.5' 15' 3.6' 6.1' 3.6' 1251-1415-ODM
14' x 16' 13.5' 11.2' 16' 4.7' 6.1' 3.8' 1251-1416-ODM
16' x 14' 15.1' 12.8' 14' 5.2' 7' 3.1' 1251-1614-ODM
16' x 16' 15.1' 12.8' 16' 5.2' 6.3' 3.6' 1251-1616-ODM
16' x 17' 15.2' 12.9' 17' 6' 7.2' 3.4' 1251-1617-ODM
18' x 15' 17' 14.7' 14.5' 5.7' 7' 3.3' 1251-1815-ODM
18' x 17' 17' 14.7' 16.5' 5.7' 6.6' 3.6' 1251-1817-ODM
18' x 18' 17.3' 14.9' 18' 6' 6.6' 4.4' 1251-1818-ODM
20' x 15' 19' 16.7' 15' 6.3' 7.4' 3.5' 1251-2015-ODM
20' x 18' 19' 16.7' 17.5' 6.3' 6.7' 4.2' 1251-2018-ODM

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Zygo Style Width Supportive Pink PU Foam Velcro Grey Contouring LayerOverall Thickness  Overall Thickness
 Zygo Mid   10″ to 14″   25mm   3mm EVA   30mm 
 Zygo Mid   16″ to 20″   30mm   3mm EVA   30mm 
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Drop Mount Hardware

The lightweight Drop Mount hardware self-locks into place and is simple to operate with a single combined clamp and mechanism unit. The release mechanism is simple to operate, and suitable for single-handed use, and those with limited hand function. The hardware gives plenty of adjustability and rigidity and can be used on a wide range of wheelchair frames.

Developed using a composite material the Drop Mount Hardware is lightweight (600-800g) without compromising on durability.

Available in four sizes, ensures the visual footprint of the hardware is paired perfectly to the back support size. The hardware fits 10” to 20” wide backs which are between 7” to 18” tall.

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Size Code Width Adjustment Depth Adjustment Wheelchair Compatibility: when used with Zygo back supports
 Paediatric   1259-1400-00P   1″   2″   +2″ to -2″ 
 Small   1259-1400-00S   1.7″   1.5″   +2″ to -2 
 Medium   1259-1400-00M   1.7″   2″   +2″ to -2″ 
 Large   1259-1400-00L   2.3″   3″   +2″ to -2″ 

Resources

Spex Zygo Fitting Guide

5.51 MB

Spex Zygo Back Support Script

5.51 MB

Spex Zygo Back Support Flyer

0.44 MB

Accessories

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TSS Lite Kit

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Cover Extension

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Spex Shoulder Strap Guides

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TSS Lite Kit

Contouring and positioning kit for use behind Zygo upholstery. Includes selection of TSS

shape elements and foam wedges.

Product Code:

1250-3955-000

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Cover Extension

Included as standard with all Zygo back supports. The cover extension hides the gap between back support and seat cushion.

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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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