Spex Blog

Supershape® provides an extra supportive wheelchair back solution, with Shape Technology for contouring to provide postural integrity, pressure relief, and comfort. In this video, Bruce Mascull uncovers the purpose of the SuperShape back support softness and why achieving the right density is important for wheelchair users with varying postural needs.

This clinical resource will discuss some of the differences between bariatric and non-bariatric populations and key considerations in providing seating solutions for this wheelchair user cohort. It is important to understand this because failure to match technology to the person’s needs can result in adverse consequences relating to pressure management, postural support, and/or comfort. Body shapes can be so different and seating solutions need to respond accordingly. Obesity is on the rise – “In 2016, more than 1.9 billion adults, 18 years and older, were overweight.

What will the adventure be for you this holiday season? What will the excitement bring? Where will your quest for action and drama take you?

Or maybe you'll take the time to sit back and relax, take it easy, enjoy a break, and spend time with the people you love?

Nikayla is a creative young woman with loads of energy and zest for life. She loves playing sport and fills out her day with many activities.

As Nikayla spends predominately the whole day in her wheelchair, it's important that her back support provides the neccessary support and is comfortable, which is why Nikayla's wheelchair is fitted with the Adapta3 Back Support, as the Profile Curvature System can be adjusted to her individual needs.

The Spex Head Support Pad range has recently been updated in design, and the newest versions are now constructed from an aluminium shell covered by an injection moulded polyurethane foam to ensure a smooth and comfortable support surface. 

The family of head support shapes have been geometrically and biomechanically updated to give greater support and stability for head positioning for wheelchair users.