Spex Flex Cushion
Flex cushion implements a truly adaptable and easy approach for even the hardest-to-solve cushion requirements for users with complex postures.
As its name describes, Flex has been designed to fulfil the postural requirements of wheelchair users who present with limited hip flexion. Up-to-date research shows that a considerable number of clients with cerebral palsy at GMFCS level V, present with asymmetric limited hip flexion. This condition must be ruled out or compensated as it has been linked to the development of other conditions like pelvic obliquity, trunk asymmetry, scoliosis, and windswept hip distortion (Ágústsson, A. et al, 2017).
Considering a lack of products available that can support clients with symmetric or asymmetric limited hip flexion, and considering the negative impact that this can have on people’s posture and function, we have developed this superior, comfortable, pressure relieving, stable and highly configurable cushion able to address even the most challenging postural requirements.
Every Flex comes with an easily configurable strategic positioning base. The innovative and clinical benefits of the pads and wedges allows the prescribing clinician to achieve a result on-the-spot whilst having the peace of mind that its able to change for future unseen posture changes.
Flex has a unique cover design which can change its shape. This ensures that once all the adaptations are done to the inner foam unit, the incontinence and outer covers are manipulated for a comfortable fit.
Functional Benefits

On-the-Spot Customisations

Achieve Asymmetric Limited Hip Flexion

Accommodate Limited Hip Flexion & Hip Extension

Achieve Symmetric Limited Hip Flexion

Address Hip Abduction

Accommodate Moderate Windsweeping

Accommodate Pelvic Obliquity
Clinical
Excellent choice for individuals who:
- Have symmetrical or asymmetrical limited hip flexion
- Have internal hip rotation with tight hamstrings on one side
- Require pelvic and thighs pressure distribution due to asymmetric sitting posture
- Have changing postural needs over time
- Require a high degree of pelvic stability and specific contouring
Functional
- Positioning base primarily accommodates lack of hip flexion up to 20° but due to its innovative positioning base it can support ruling out other associated deformities as pelvic obliquity, windsweeping, hip abduction, hip internal rotation with tight hamstrings and even lack of hip extension.
- Strategic positioning base, pads and wedges offer complete customisations on-the-spot for a perfect fit for the user
- Bevelled front edge allow for knee contractures
- The exceptional combination of top foam overlays guarantees pressure distribution throughout the complete surface
- Outer breathable cover and inner incontinence cover included
- Customisable for individual requirements such as higher thigh supports, leg length discrepancies, among others.
Specifications
Length | Cushion Height | Weight Capacity | Trough Height | Product Weight (16x16) | |
Standard | High | ||||
14"-15" | 4.7" | Width < 16" Width > 16" | 30mm | 50mm | 1.5kg |
16" | |||||
17"-20" | 5.1" |
Product Performance
This is used to compare the Spex products only.
Pressure Care | 4 | ||||
Positioning | 5 | ||||
Lateral Stability | 4 | ||||
Offloading | 5 | ||||
Changing Needs | 5 |
Cushion Size Chart
Add a Splash of Colour!
Choose from Granite Grey, Ocean Blue, Royal Purple, Calypso Pink, Chilli Red, Mango Orange, Bumblebee Yellow, Leaf Green, or the standard Black, to brighten up your Spex cushion, back support, and head support!
Granite Grey | Ocean Blue | Royal Purple | Calypso Pink | Chilli Red | Mango Orange | Bumblebee Yellow | Leaf Green |
HCPCS Code
K0108 (Cushion modifications)
Accessories

Spare Cushion Outer Cover

Spare Cushion Incontinence Cover

Cushion Rigidiser

5° Cushion Wedge

Spex Phone Accessory Bag
Media
Customisations
Leg Length Discrepancy

A custom cut-out can be made into the cushion if the user has a leg length discrepancy. You will need to specify if this is to be on the user's left or right and the depth of the cut-out as per the dimension shown in the image. When ordering a cushion with a cut-out, order the cushion based on the seat depth of the longer leg, and then specify the cut-out as per the length of the shorter leg.
Remove Medial Thigh Support

Remove the Medial Thigh Support on the cushion so that a flat front surface is achieved without any contouring. This is a great option to facilitate easy transfers for users without natural adduction of the thighs, or if a separate flip-down pommel is going to be used.
Custom Lateral Thigh Supports

Custom-sized Lateral Thigh Supports can be specified as per the dimensions shown on the image.
Custom Medial Thigh Support

A custom-sized in-built Medial Thigh Support can be specified, as per the dimensions shown on the image.
Top Surface Overlays

Custom Sized Ischial Well

A custom sized Ischial Well on the rear of the cushion can be specified by using the dimensions shown on the image. The position of the ischial well can be offset to the left or the right (specify the distance and direction from the centre of the ischial well to the new position).