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.

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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" 200lbs (90kg) Width > 16" 350lbs (160kg)	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

Red squares are standard sizes. Non-standard or custom sizes are available on request.

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!

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