Spex Adjustable Lateral Head Support
The Spex Adjustable Lateral Head Support is a superior adjustable lateral head control system with individualised ‘tuning’. It offers flexibility to adjust external lateral supports, enabling these to be placed in the optimal position for users with impaired control and tone. An upgrade to swing-away laterals is available to enable easier transfers if necessary. For even more support, you can install our Spex thoracic lateral pads onto the head pad (the Spex curved pads work really well). Along with the versatile Spex Stylo hardware, it’s possible to accommodate an extensive range of head positioning requirements.
The benefits of the Adjustable Lateral Head Support include:
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- A superior adjustable lateral system with individualised ‘tuning’ controls posterior head and neck movement. The highly adjustable system simultaneously offers enhanced lateral temporal head support and stability, accommodating users with impaired head control, increased tone and/or hypersensitivity.
- Step-less adjustment for precise positioning, with adjustment in width, depth, vertical up/down and horizontal planes available. The adjustable lateral pads slide on a vertical slot, allowing for infinite height adjustment of the laterals within the head support pad depending on the support that is required. Once set in position, the lateral supports can be firmly tightened to lock.
- Built-in occipital support ensures posterior pad control, keeping the users head in a supported position. The natural contours of the head are followed for enhanced comfort.
- A zipper-less design that is tensioned with elastic for a snug fit around the pad and effortless removal for washing. The dual-layer shear reduction fabric is gentle on hair. The covers of the adjustable lateral support wings conceal the hardware mechanism ensuring that no hard surfaces are exposed.
- Versatile mounting slots, where the rear lateral mounting track provides flexibility to adjust external lateral supports in the optimal position for the head (either one side or both). This is also very beneficial when installing head switching buttons and other head controls into the lateral pads, as they can be precisely positioned.
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The Adjustable Lateral Head Support is available in two sizes: Adjustable Lateral 150 and Adjustable Lateral 250.
Spex Head Support pads are constructed from an internal aluminium shell covered by an injection moulded polyurethane foam to ensure smooth and comfortable support surface. Aluminium plates with multiple positioning holes allow for wide range of adjustment of the pad. The Head Support pads are designed to be used with the versatile Spex Stylo hardware.
More Information
Available in two sizes, the Adjustable Lateral 150 and Adjustable Lateral 250
Custom wing headrest pads are available on the Adjustable Lateral Headrest
Custom Swing away lateral mechanism available
Dimensions
| Style | Width (A) | Depth (B) | Height (C) | Bottom Thickness (D) | Top Thickness (E) | Edge Thickness (F) | Lateral Wing Thickness (G) | Lateral Wing Length (H) | Weight |
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| Adjustable Lateral 150 | 175mm | 220mm | 145mm | 45mm | 25mm | 55mm | 40mm | 155mm | 955g |
| Adjustable Lateral 250 | 220mm | 220mm | 185mm | 60mm | 30mm | 70mm | 40mm | 155mm | 1160g |
Warranty Information
All Spex Accessories are guaranteed to be free from defects for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase, provided normal use. Should a defect in materials or workmanship occur within 12 months of the original date of purchase, Medifab Limited will, at its option, repair or replace it without charge. This warranty does not apply to punctures, tears or burns to the material or outer cover where applicable.
Product Compliance with Relevant Standards
Spex Head Supports have been tested to and comply with the following standards:
- AS/NZS 3695 and AS/NZS 3696 (Wheelchair Requirements and Test Methods)
- AS/NZS ISO 16840.4 (Seating Systems for use in Motor Vehicles)
Spex also maintains a quality management system that is certified as meeting the requirements of ISO 13485:2016.
ARTG Certificate: 160962
