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This backrest is suitable for people:
* Requiring greater comfort.
* With symmetrical and asymmetrical posture
The backrest can be fitted to most manual, standing and power wheelchairs including children's, with seat widths from 260mm to 500mm and round section uprights 19mm - 25mm.

Materials
Plastic and foam. The foam is configured in such a way that pieces may be removed to accommodate bony prominences.

Cover
The cover is a conforming black synthetic stretch fabric which is removable for washing and replacement.

Adjustment
Adjustment within the backrest with internal strapping can alter the vertical profile, for example to give suitable lumbar or thoracic support . This enables contouring to be adjusted and asymmetrical postures to be accommodated. Straps and positioning can be adjusted while the user is in the chair.
Altered profile can also be achieved by the arrangement and choice of the segments of the backrest.
Pivot points on the mounting hardware allow backrest tilt and lateral angle to be adjusted. The mount also allows for the backrest to be positioned in front or behind the vertical struts with a wide range of anterior/posterior positions, thus varying the seat depth.

Option Details
Head Supports
4 styles of varying contours including a bean bag head rest for use during transportation. Adjustable in all planes of movement. Head rest adaptor for use with other brand head rests (eg Otto Bock)

Thoracic / lateral Support
2 sizes, 7 ways to adjust width and height. Quick release. Tailored covers for pads and mechanism.

Restraint Attachments
To backrest or onto a secondary arm

Back Rest Stabiliser
For bariatric clients or with extensor tone

Recycling Kit
Additional fittings when the backrest is to be reused for another client.

Place Of Manufacture

Wales (UK)

Price Guide

Call supplier for pricing
Price on application from Specialised Wheelchair Company

Models

One piece adult back rest in 3 widths and 3 heights:
* Sports Backrest
* Standard Backrest
* High Backrest
* Segmented Backrest
* Two piece combinations
* Three piece combinations
* Paediatric backrest in 4 widths and 3 heights:
* Small Paediatric Backrest
* Medium Paediatric Backrest
* Large Paediatric Backrest
* Paediatric Top Section

Options

* Head Supports
* Thoracic / lateral Supports
* Restraint Attachments
* Back Rest Stabiliser
* Recycling Kit

Installation

Installed on wheelchair back uprights using an Alan key

Standards

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html

TGA
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.