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

Padding tucks under back support

Padding extends with back support

On-the-spot growth adjustment

Padding options to suit requirements
Clinical
- 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
Functional
- 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
Specifications

Hardware Options
Quad Mount Back Support Hardware

Default back support hardware on all back supports. Angle adjustment of up to 20°. A variation of the Quad Mount Hardware is also available for Adapta Back Supports.
Dual Mount Back Support Hardware

Unsuitable for chairs with back brace between canes. Angle adjustment of up to 25°. A variation of the Dual Mount Hardware is also available for Adapta Back Supports.
Single Mount Back Support Hardware

Preferred maximum back height of 18", with angle adjustment of up to 30°
Quad Mount Fixed Back Support Hardware

Fully adjustable, non-removable back support hardware.
Direct Mount Back Support Hardware

Width adjustable only, non-removable back support hardware.
Heavy-Duty Quad Mount Back Support Hardware

For users up to 136kg (10-15" back support) or 180kg (16"+ back support)