Easier lateral release for greater independence.
The Spex Lateral Trunk Support Easy Pull Cover is designed to improve protection, access and independence. The extended cover wraps around the lateral support mechanism, helping shield the user’s arms and skin from contact with hard surfaces and exposed hardware. This may be particularly beneficial for wheelchair users with athetoid, involuntary or otherwise uncontrolled arm movements who may be at greater risk of knocking or rubbing against the mechanism.
A length-adjustable Easy Pull release strap includes a large, flexible thumb or finger ring, making the swing-away release easier to locate, grip and operate. This can enable suitable users to independently release and swing the lateral pad out of the way when preparing for their own wheelchair transfers, while also making operation easier for caregivers, attendants and clinical teams.
What is the Easy Pull Cover used for?
It combines extended padded protection around the lateral support mechanism with a large, flexible, length-adjustable pull strap, helping users or caregivers locate and operate the swing-away release more easily.
How does the cover help protect the user?
The neoprene cover extends around the mechanism to help shield the user’s arms and skin from contact with hard surfaces and hardware. This may be particularly useful for users with athetoid, involuntary or uncontrolled arm movements.
How does the Easy Pull strap work?
The strap incorporates a large thumb or finger ring that creates an accessible grip point. Pulling the strap activates the compatible swing-away lateral release.
Can the Easy Pull Cover support independent wheelchair transfers?
Yes. For users who can reach and operate the pull ring, it may enable them to release and swing the lateral pad away themselves before completing their own wheelchair transfer.
Can caregivers or clinical staff use the Easy Pull strap?
Yes. It can also make the release easier for caregivers, attendants and clinical staff during transfers, setup and seating adjustments.
Does the Easy Pull Cover change the lateral support mechanism?
No. It works with compatible Spex slide release mechanisms without changing the intended function of the lateral support.
Which products is the Easy Pull Cover compatible with?
It is compatible with Spex Lateral Trunk Supports that incorporate compatible Spex swing-away slide release mechanisms.
Who may benefit most from the Easy Pull Cover?
Wheelchair users who require additional protection around the lateral mechanism, users with involuntary upper-limb movements, people who have difficulty accessing the standard release, and users seeking greater independence during transfers.
Is the Easy Pull strap adjustable?
Yes. The strap length can be adjusted to suit the user, caregiver and wheelchair configuration.
Is the Spex Easy Pull Cover the same as the Spex Comfy Cover?
The Spex Lateral Trunk Support Easy Pull Cover supersedes the Spex Comfy Cover. It adds extended protective coverage around the mechanism and includes a large, flexible, length-adjustable pull strap with a finger/thumb ring.
Can existing Spex Comfy Covers be upgraded?
Yes. An Easy Pull retrofit strap is available for compatible Spex Comfy Covers.
Is the Easy Pull Cover powered?
No. It is a simple mechanical accessory with no electronics or powered components.
