Creating possibilities for complex sitting postures! 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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An excellent choice for individuals who have symmetrical or asymmetrical limited hip flexion, internal hip rotation with tight hamstrings on one side, who require pelvic and thigh pressure distribution due to an asymmetric sitting posture, who have changing postural needs over time, or who require a high degree of pelvic stability and specific contouring. The positioning base primarily accommodates lack of hip flexion up to 20 degrees, but its design also helps rule out associated deformities including pelvic obliquity, windsweeping, hip abduction, hip internal rotation with tight hamstrings, and lack of hip extension. Strategic positioning base, pads and wedges allow complete on-the-spot customisation, and a bevelled front edge allows for knee contractures. The combination of top foam overlays distributes pressure across the complete surface. Supplied with an outer breathable cover and inner incontinence cover. Available in Standard 30mm or High 50mm trough height; product weight 1.5kg based on a 16 by 16 inch cushion.
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Everything needed to justify this equipment in an NDIS, DVA or Home Care Package report.