Enhanced positioning outcomes underneath air and gel cushions
Traditionally, it has been difficult to meet clinical requirements for wheelchair users with pelvic and postural requirements when seated on pressure care cushions.
The Universal Positioning Base assists with these challenges by insertion under the air/gel cushion to configure the base system as per the user’s clinical assessment, to achieve a functional outcome for the user whilst not compromising with pressure care properties.
The Spacer Universal Positioning Base comes with both a 10mm thick spacer base, a 20mm thick spacer base, and a pack of 8 contouring obliquity pads. This is ideal for creating moderate contours and adjustments on the flat spacer surface, such as accommodating for a pelvic obliquity. The spacer blocks are also ideal to achieve greater lower leg length by raising the user’s cushion up to 30mm.
The Universal Positioning Base should be prescribed by a qualified clinician and care needs to be taken that the configuration and position of the UPB components does not jeopardise the user’s pressure requirements.
The Universal Positioning Base must be used in conjunction with and underneath a pressure care cushion, such as an air or gel cushion option.
Spex Universal Positioning Base Contour Kit
The Contour Kit for Spex Universal Positioning Bases includes 2x lateral thigh contour wedges and 1x medial thigh contour wedge. It is compatible with all three UPB options. It is available in 4 standard length options, and there is a custom length option available as well:
| Length | Code |
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| 14″ long | 1113-05-0014 |
| 16″ long | 1113-05-0016 |
| 18″ long | 1113-05-0018 |
| 20″ long | 1113-05-0020 |
| Custom length | 1113-05-0029 |
Below are images of the Contour Kit in use with each of the UPB options:
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| Contour Kit shown with the Spacer UPB |
Contour Kit shown with the Ischial Contour UPB |
Contour Kit shown with the Hip Flexion Contour UPB |
Spex Universal Positioning Base Pressure-Relieving Neoprene Cover
The Pressure-Relieving Neoprene Cover for the Spex Universal Positioning Bases includes 1x neoprene outer cover and 1x pressure-relieving foam overlay. The foam overlay goes inside the neoprene outer cover and is placed on top of the UPB components. The cover fits all three UPB styles and is available in 9 standard sizes, as well as a custom size option:
| UPB Length | UPB Width | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 14″ | 14″ | 1113-07-1414 |
| 16″ | 1113-07-1416 | |
| 18″ | 1113-07-1418 | |
| 16″ | 16″ | 1113-07-1616 |
| 18″ | 1113-07-1618 | |
| 20″ | 1113-07-1620 | |
| 18″ | 18″ | 1113-07-1818 |
| 20″ | 1113-07-1820 | |
| 20″ | 18″ | 1113-07-2018 |
| 20″ | 1113-07-2020 | |
| Custom Size | 1113-07-2929 | |
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| Neoprene outer cover | Pressure-relieving overlay |
The Spacer Universal Positioning Base comes standard with…
- 1x 10mm firm EVA foam Spacer Base
- 1x 20mm firm EVA foam Spacer Base
- 8x Contouring/Obliquity Pads
| Spacer UPB Cushion Width | Spacer UPB Cushion Length | Spacer UPB Cushion Item Code |
|---|---|---|
| 14″ | 14″ | 1113-01-1414 |
| 14″ | 16″ | 1113-01-1416 |
| 14″ | 18″ | 1113-01-1418 |
| 16″ | 16″ | 1113-01-1616 |
| 16″ | 18″ | 1113-01-1618 |
| 16″ | 20″ | 1113-01-1620 |
| 18″ | 18″ | 1113-01-1818 |
| 18″ | 20″ | 1113-01-1820 |
| 20″ | 18″ | 1113-01-2018 |
| 20″ | 20″ | 1113-01-2020 |
Can I sit directly on the Universal Positioning Base?
No, the Universal Positioning Bases must be used underneath a pressure care cushion, such as an air or gel cushion option. They are designed to be used in conjunction with pressure care cushions, to meet postural requirements.
