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  • Spex Classic Back Support
    Spex Classic Back Support
  • Spex Classic Back Support
    Spex Classic Back Support
  • Spex Classic Back Support inner layer
    Spex Classic Back Support inner layer
  • Spex Classic Back Support inner layer showing the pressure relieving foam
    Spex Classic Back Support inner layer showing the pressure relieving foam
  • Spex Classic Back Support inner layer showing the cube positioning layer
    Spex Classic Back Support inner layer showing the cube positioning layer
  • Spex Classic Back Support solid shell
    Spex Classic Back Support solid shell
  • Spex Classic Back Support positioning cubes
    Spex Classic Back Support positioning cubes
  • Spex Classic Back Support front view
    Spex Classic Back Support front view
  • Spex Classic Back Support rear view
    Spex Classic Back Support rear view
  • Spex Classic Back Support side view without contouring
    Spex Classic Back Support side view without contouring
  • Spex Classic Back Support
    Spex Classic Back Support
  • Spex Classic Back Support
    Spex Classic Back Support
  • Spex Classic Back Support
    Spex Classic Back Support

Spex Classic Back Support

Spex cube contouring system allows on-the-spot customisations for torso comfort and asymmetry needs

Easily solve upper torso needs for most wheelchair users with the Spex exceptional upholstery section. Incorporates Spex contouring cube system to allow on-the-spot customisations for torso comfort and asymmetry needs.

Rectangle shape style fits between the wheelchair canes, while T shape sits in front of the wheelchair canes. The Surface style also sits in front of the canes and gives greater support in the shoulder and pelvic areas. 

  • Effortless customisations
  • On-the-spot adaptions for changing postural needs
  • Instant results
  • Cubes can be removed and added at any time
  • Contouring doesn’t move or slip out of adjustment
  • Additional contouring support wedges can be used to further enhance the degree of contouring.
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Functional Benefits

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Clinical

Designed for the individual who:

  • Requires a comfortable back support to reduce torso pain
  • Requires spinal alignment and support
  • Has skin breakdown/pressure care needs
  • Has bony or protruding skeletal prominences 
  • Have changing postural needs 
  • Pertains a maladaptive or asymmetric posture

 

For Mild Bony Prominences For Immersion For Asymmetry

Without even adjusting the cube system, the Spex back support has slight contouring and integrates a comfortable pressure reducing foam surface layer to absorb mild bony prominences and asymmetries for uniform torso contact. 

For individuals that require immersion into the back support, simply adjust the cube contouring cell system to configure for a perfect fit and shape for the user's back. 

For asymmetrical or maladaptive postures, the contour can be arranged to provide the matching shape required to support the user's torso profile. 

 

Functional

  • Comfortable pressure reducing foam surface layer to absorb bony prominences.
  • Cube contouring cell system provides configurations for a perfect fit and shape for the client.
  • Customisation to contouring are performed on-the-spot.
  • Created as the solution-solver for asymmetrical back postures.
  • Modular componentry means you can ‘mix and match’ with different lateral pad options and positioning supports.
  • Offers exceptional back/shoulder contact.
  • Sustainable choice for issuing to other users
  • Dual-layer cover reduces shear forces, and breathable air-mesh on back support sides counters moisture and temperature

 

Select Hardware

Quad Mount (default) Single Mount Dual Mount

Code: 1259-2400-100

Code: 1259-2100-100

Code: 1259-2200-100

 

Heavy-Duty Quad Mount Quad Mount Fixed Direct Mount

Code: 1259-2405-100 Code: 1259-2470-100

Code: 1259-2460-100

Media

 

Downloads: 
PDF icon Spex Classic Back Support Flyer
PDF icon Spex Classic Back Support Contouring Chart
User Manuals: 
PDF icon Spex Back Support User Manual

Accessories

  • Spex Limb Supports

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    Spex Limb Supports

    Padded Forearm Straps

    Size Length Set of Four One only
    SML 150 mm 1408-6511-017 1408-6521-017
    MED 180 mm 1408-6512-017 1408-6522-017
    LGE 230 mm 1408-6513-017 1408-6523-017

     

    Heel Loops

    Size Pair
    SML 1403-6181-017
    MED 1403-6182-017
    LGE 1403-6183-017

     

    Footfast Stabilisers

    Size Circumference Standard Pair Pair with Rear Retainer Strap
    SML 15-23 cm (Inner) 1401-6161-017 1401-6165-017
    MED 22-30 cm (Inner) 1401-6162-017 1401-6166-017
    LGE 26-38 cm (Inner) 1401-6163-017 1401-6167-017

     

    Padded Calf Straps

    Code W/C Width Height Code W/C Width Height
    1402-6170-017 10" 5 cm 1402-6174-017  17" 9 cm
    1402-6171-017 12" 5 cm 1402-6175-017 18 " 11 cm
    1402-6172-017 14" 7 cm 1402-6176-017 20" 13 cm
    1402-6173-017 16" 9 cm      

     

  • Spex Head Supports

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    Spex Head Supports

      Size Pad Width Pad Height Pad & Standard Hardware Per 

    Pad & Zoom Hardware

    		 Per  
    Compact COM 250 mm 100 mm 1270-4131-000 EA 1270-4231-000 EA

    Square SML 200 mm 160 mm 1270-4111-000 EA 1270-4211-000 EA

     
      LGE 240 mm 200 mm 1270-4112-000 EA 1270-4212-000 EA  
    Contour SML 285 mm 115 mm 1270-4121-000 EA 1270-4221-000 EA

      LGE 340 mm 165 mmm 1270-4122-000 EA 1270-4222-000 EA  
    Adjustable Lateral SML 200 mm 160 mm 1270-4141-000 EA 1270-4241-000 EA

      LGE 240 mm 200 mm  1270-4142-000  EA 1270-4242-000 EA  

    Custom headrests available - please contact us for more information

     

  • Spex Medial Thigh Support

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    Spex Medial Thigh Support

    Swing-Down, Standard Pad

    Code Size A (mm) B (mm) C (mm) D (mm) E (mm) F(mm)
    1162-1501-000 1 60 145 95 40 40 65
    1162-1502-000 2 60 155 100 60 50 65
    1162-1503-000 3 60 185 105 60 60 75

    Swing-Down, Axial-Adjustable Pad

    Code Size A (mm) B (mm) C (mm) D (mm) E (mm)  F (mm)
    1162-1601-000 1 70-140 145 95 50-120 40 65
    1162-1602-000 2 70-140 155 100 60-140 50 65
    1162-1603-000 3 70-160 185 105 60-140 60 75

    For medial thigh support customisations please contact us

  • Spex Arm Support Hardware

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    Spex Arm Support Hardware

    Seat Pan

    Each Quick Release Swing-Down Fixed Mount
    Fixed 1156-0100-110 1156-0100-120 1156-0100-130
    Fixed Kidz 1156-0200-110 1156-0200-120 1156-0200-130
    Angle-Adjust 1156-0300-110 1156-0300-120 1156-0300-130

     

    Seat Rail

    Each Quick Release Swing-Down Fixed Mount
    Fixed 1156-0100-210 1156-0100-220 1156-0100-230
    Fixed Kidz 1156-0200-210 1156-0200-220 1156-0200-230
    Angle-Adjust 1156-0300-210 1156-0300-220 1156-0300-230

     

  • Spex Arm & Thigh Hardware

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    Spex Arm & Thigh Hardware

    Seat Pan

    Each Quick Release Swing-Down Fixed Mount
    Angle-Adjust Arm + Axial Thigh 1156-0301-110 1156-0301-120 1156-0301-130
    Angle-Adjust Arm + Fixed Thigh 1156-0302-110 1156-0302-120 1156-0302-130
    Fixed Arm + Axial Thigh 1156-0101-110 1156-0101-120 1156-0101-130
    Kidz Fixed Arm + Axial Thigh 1156-0201-110 1156-0201-120 1156-0201-130
    Fixed Arm + Fixed Thigh 1156-0102-110 1156-0102-120 1156-0102-130
    Kidz Fixed Arm + Fixed Thigh 1156-0202-110 1156-0202-120 1156-0202-130

    Seat Rail

    Each Quick Release Swing-Down Fixed Mount
    Angle-Adjust Arm + Axial Thigh 1156-0301-210 1156-0301-220 1156-0301-230
    Angle-Adjust Arm + Fixed Thigh 1156-0302-210 1156-0302-220 1156-0302-230
    Fixed Arm + Axial Thigh 1156-0101-210 1156-0101-220 1156-0101-230
    Kidz Fixed Arm + Axial Thigh 1156-0201-210 1156-0201-220 1156-0201-230
    Fixed Arm + Fixed Thigh 1156-0102-210 1156-0102-220 1156-0102-230
    Kidz Fixed Arm + Fixed Thigh 1156-0202-210 1156-0202-220 1156-0202-230

     

  • Spex Harnesses

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    Spex Harnesses

      Size Code Spec (1) Spec (2) Spec (3) W/C Width
    H-Harness XSM 1409-6640-017   27 cm   8-12"
      SML 1409-6641-017   30 cm   11-15"
      MED 1409-6642-017   36 cm   14-17"
      LGE 1409-6643-017   42 cm   17-20 "
      XLG 1409-6644-017   48 cm   20" +
    Retractor SML 1409-6621-017   32 cm   11-15"
      MED 1409-6622-017   38 cm   14-17"
      LGE 1409-6623-017   44 cm   17-20"
      XLG 1409-6624-017   50 cm   20" +
    VEST XSM 1409-6610-017 15 cm 24 cm 24 cm 8-12 "
      SML 1409-6611-017 20 cm 32 cm 32 cm 11-15"
      MED 1409-6612-017 26 cm 40 cm 40 cm 14-17"
      LGE 1409-6613-017 30 cm 48 cm 48 cm 17-20 "
    Centre-Point XSM 1409-6660-017 23 cm 26 cm 22 cm 8-12"
      SML 1409-6661-017 29 cm 36 cm 32 cm 11-15"
      MED 1409-6662-017 34 cm 40 cm 36 cm 14-17"
      LGE 1409-6663-017 40 cm 56 cm 42 cm 17-20"
      XLG 1409-6664-017 45 cm 50 cm 50 cm 20" +

    H-Harness Retractor  Vest  Centre-Point 

     

    Shoulder Strap Guides/Retainer    1400-6692-000  Includes a pair of shoulder strap guides and all attachment hardware

    For Harness modifications and customisations please contact us

  • Spex Lateral Trunk Supports

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    Spex Lateral Trunk Supports

    Select Hardware

    Select Bracket Upgrade

    • Cane Mount
    • DeepContour backrest bracket
    • Extension for DeepContour (commonly used with SuperShape Backrest

    Select Comfy-Cover

    • Extended padding over mechanism to protect arms from metal hardware
    • Clever release strap for operating the swing away movement
    • Easy release for users who have limited hand function and need independent use to open the laterals for transfers

     

  • Spex Thigh and Arm Support Pads

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    Spex Thigh and Arm Support Pads

    Thigh Support Pads

    Code Size A (mm) B (mm) E (mm) PER
    1156-1010-400 10" 265 90 35 EA
    1156-1012-400 12" 310 95 35 EA
    1156-1014-400 14" 360 130 50 EA
    1156-1016-400 16" 410 135 50 EA
    1156-1018-400 18" 460 145 50 EA
    1156-1020-400 20" 510 160 50 EA

    Arm Supports Pads

    Code Size A (mm) B (mm) PER
    1156-5811-400 1 Narrow 40 250 EA
    1156-5812-400 2 Narrow 50 300 EA
    1156-5813-400 3 Narrow 60  350 EA
    1156-5821-400 1 Wide 70 250 EA
    1156-5822-400 2 Wide 80 300 EA
    1156-5823-400 3 Wide 90 350 EA

    For custom arm or thigh supports please contact us

  • Spex Thigh Support Hardware

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    Spex Thigh Support Hardware

    Seat Pan

    Each Quick Release Swing-Down Fixed Mount
    Fixed 1156-0002-110 1256-0002-120 1156-0002-130
    Axial 1156-0001-110 1156-0001-120 1156-0001-130

    Seat Rail

    Each Quick Release Swing-Down Fixed Mount
    Fixed 1156-0002-210 1156-0002-220 1156-0002-230
    Axial 1156-0001-210 1156-0001-220 1156-0001-230

     

  • Spex Tray Tables

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    Spex Tray Tables

    Size Width Depth Black ABS Tray Top Clear Polycarbonate Tray Top
    Small 450 mm 450 mm 1311-7101-000 1311-7111-000
    Medium 550 mm 550 mm 1311-7102-000 1311-7112-000
    Large 650 mm 650 mm 1311-7103-000 1311-7113-000

     

    Side and Lock

    Drop and Lock

  • Spex Hip Belts

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    Spex Hip Belts

    Padding width for all hip belts

    XSM SML MED LGE
    30 cm 36 cm 46 cm 56 cm

     

    Unpadded

    2 Point

    Centre-Pull

    2 Point Dual

    Centre-Pull

    		 4 Point Side Pull 4 Point Centre-Pull

    4 Point Dual

    Centre-Pull

     

    Side-Release Centre-Release Anti-Escape Pen-Popper

     

    Style Size Side Release Centre-Release Anti-Escape Pen-Popper
    Unpadded XSM 1404-6230-027 1404-6230-028   1404-6230-025
      SML 1404-6231-027 1404-6231-028 1404-6231-026 1404-6231-025
      MED 1404-6232-027 1404-6232-028 1404-6232-026 1404-6232-025
      LGE 1404-6233-027 1404-6233-028 1404-6233-026 1404-6233-025
    2 Point Centre-Pull XSM 1405-6210-027 1404-6210-028   1405-6210-025
      SML 1405-6211-027 1405-6211-028 1405-6211-026 1405-6211-025
      MED 1405-6212-027 1405-6212-028 1405-6212-026 1405-6212-025
      LGE 1405-6213-027 1405-6213-028 1405-6213-026 1405-6213-025
    2 Point Dual Centre-Pull XSM 1405-6220-027      
      SML 1405-6221-027      
      MED 1405-6222-027      
      LGE 1405-6223-027      
    4 Point Side-Pull XSM 1406-6400-027 1406-6400-028   1406-6400-025
      SML 1406-6401-027 1406-6401-028 1406-6401-026 1406-6401-025
      MED 1406-6402-027 1406-6402-028 1406-6402-026 1406-6402-025
      LGE 1406-6403-027 1406-6403-028 1406-6403-026 1406-6403-025
    4 Point Centre-Pull XSM 1406-6410-027 1406-6410-028   1406-6410-025
      SML 1406-6411-027 1406-6411-028 1406-6411-026 1406-6412-025
      MED 1406-6412-027 1406-6412-028 1406-6412-026 1406-6412-025
      LGE 1406-6413-027 1406-6413-028 1406-6413-026 1406-6413-025
    4 Point Dual Centre-Pull XSM 1406-6420-027      
      SML 1406-6421-027      
      MED 1406-6422-027      
      LGE 1406-6423-027      

    1409-6812-000 Pressure-reducint gel-foam slip on sleeves for all hip belts. Retrofits to hip belt pads.

     

Specifications

Age Group: 
5-12
12-17
Adult

Weight Capacity

Back Support Size 10"-15" (25.4-38 cm) 16"-20" (41-51 cm) 21"+ (53 cm+)
Maximum Occupant Weight 200 lb (90 kg) 300 lb (136 kg) Must use Heavy-Duty brackets
400 lb (180 kg)
Maximum Occupant Weight with Heavy-Duty brackets 300 lb (136 kg) 400 lb (180 kg)

 

Size Options

Thickness of the back support is 7 cm. The Spex Classic Back Support is designed to be contoured and this measurement only reflects the thickness without any of this contouring. Therefore the back support thickness will likely be less than 7cm in some sections and more in others.

Width Height Rectangle Shape Code
   

Fits between wheelchair canes. 
10" 12" 1255-1012-0SS
14" 1255-1014-0SS
16" 1255-1016-0SS
11" 12" 1255-1112-0SS
14" 1255-1114-0SS
16" 1255-1116-0SS
12" 14" 1255-1214-0SS
16" 1255-1216-0SS
18" 1255-1218-0SS
13" 14" 1255-1314-0SS
16" 1255-1316-0SS
18" 1255-1318-0SS
14" 16" 1255-1416-0SS
18" 1255-1418-0SS
20" 1255-1420-0SS
15" 16" 1255-1516-0SS
18" 1255-1518-0SS
20" 1255-1520-0SS
16" 18" 1255-1618-0SS
20" 1255-1620-0SS
23" 1255-1623-0SS
17" 18" 1255-1718-0SS
20" 1255-1720-0SS
23" 1255-1723-0SS
18" 18" 1255-1818-0SS
20" 1255-1820-0SS
23" 1255-1823-0SS
19" 18" 1255-1918-0SS
20" 1255-1920-0SS
23" 1255-1923-0SS
20" 18" 1255-2018-0SS
20" 1255-2020-0SS
23" 1255-2023-0SS

FAQ

What colours are available to select from for my back support cover?

You can 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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Granite Grey

Ocean Blue

Royal Purple

Calypso Pink

Chilli Red

Mango Orange

Bumblebee Yellow

Leaf Green