User Manual Q&AAnswer
Apr 10, 2025 - 01:48 AM
To adjust the Spex Classic Standard Contour Cushion for your specific sitting posture, follow these steps:
1. Start by positioning the cushion about ½" forward of the front edge of the seat base pan to protect your legs.
2. Ensure that the front of the cushion is facing forwards at all times.
3. Check the size of the cushion to ensure it fully supports the base of your body. If the cushion is too long, it may force you to sit with a posteriorly tilted pelvis.
4. The sides of the cushion should always be parallel to the seat rails of the wheelchair frame.
5. Adjust the cushion to accommodate any specific postural needs you may have. For example:
- For anterior pelvic tilt: Leave the cushion flat or slightly raise the front to promote neutral alignment of the pelvis and weight-bearing on the ischial tuberosities.
- For extensor thrust: Build more support under the front of your thighs to increase hip and knee flexion.
- For pelvic obliquity: Build up the cushion under the low side to correct the obliquity or under the high side to accommodate it.
6. If more contouring or support is needed for asymmetries, you may require the 5º cushion wedge accessory.
Remember, it is recommended to consult with a clinician such as an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist who is skilled in wheelchair seating and positioning to determine if the Spex Classic Standard Contour Cushion is appropriate for your specific needs.
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