Clinical

The SuperHigh contour cushion is an excellent choice for individuals who:

• Require extra pelvic and hip immersion
• Have muscle tone patterns that require sufficient thigh lateral control. Thigh support is higher for alignment – refer specifications table
• If extremity support can’t be maintained through the use of external thigh laterals and/or if installing thigh laterals can’t be used, the SuperHigh contour cushion will provide that needed support and stabilisation
• Have a symmetrical or asymmetrical sitting posture that requires correction or control/accommodation
• Require pelvic comfort and pressure relief/distribution
• Require a high degree of pelvic stability and specific contouring

Functional

• Positioning base accommodates tight hamstrings/lack of hip flexion
• No maintenance required
• Strategic contouring pads offer complete customisations on-the-spot for a perfect fit for the client
• Removable lateral rigidizers which add extra thigh support/alignment
• Gel-foam ischial evenly distributes pressure under the pelvis and in combination with the dual-layer cover, reduces shear forces in sensitive areas
• Coccyx channel for enhanced pressure relief (for sizes 16″+)
• Dual layer cover reduces shear forces, and breathable air-mesh on sides of cushions counters moisture
• Inner incontinence cover included
• Customizable to the individual’s specific requirements such as leg length discrepancies
• Not compatible with thigh supports or medial thigh supports

Using the proven Spex strategic positioning base technology, the SuperHigh contour cushion creates an optimum pelvic foundation for the user that requires extra pelvic and hip immersion.

It’s properties provide hip/leg envelopment as well as an ideal pressure redistribution all over the seat cushion. The medial thigh support combined with lateral thigh supports maximizes the user stability, providing greater balance and support on upper body.

Developed in accordance with listening to feedback from medical professionals and clients alike, the SuperHigh cushion features ‘stepped’ thigh contouring, bringing added benefits to users who require deep envelopment positioning. This lower profile contouring to the rear of the cushion, allows for hip positioning belts, posture variances, and in some cases to allow for the back support to be positioned over the cushion.

The SuperHigh contour cushion’s body-hugging nature delivers comfort and daily sitting relief; while the 3D breathable mesh fabric helps in reducing moisture and temperature.

Position for Windswept of hip/femur alignment variances Step-down pelvic contouring area allows for great positioning of users with windswept or variances with their hip/femur alignment, whilst still providing deep pelvic immersion for ultimate pressure relief and comfort.
Deep pelvic immersion Lower stepped rear profile whilst still providing deep pelvic immersion, allows for ultimate pressure relief and comfort on lateral side of the pelvis.
More clearance for hip positioning belts Lower rear pelvic region gives more clearance for hip positioning belts to have more contact on the users pelvis and thighs.
Stability and control Good abduction and adduction control of the thighs and kneeds is achieved using SuperHigh medial and lateral controuing profile in the front half of the cushion.
Maintain pelvic stability With adjustable positioning base.
Bespoke modifications Bespoke modifications scripted according to the needs of the user

Clinical Applications

Designed for the user who has moderate to severe positioning requirements. Excellent choice for individuals who:

• Require deep pelvic and hip immersion
• Require external sensory feedback to assist in stabilising posture
• Have muscle tone patterns that require sufficient thigh lateral control. Thigh support is higher for alignment – refer measurement table
• If extremity support can’t be maintained through the use of external thigh laterals and/or if installing thigh laterals can’t be used, the SuperHigh contour cushion will provide that needed support and stabilization
• Have a symmetrical or asymmetrical sitting posture that requires correction or control/accommodation
• Require pelvic comfort and pressure relief/distribution
• Require a high degree of pelvic stability and specific contouring

Functional Benefits

• Positioning base accommodates tight hamstrings/lack of hip flexion
• No maintenance required. A reliable, peace-of-mind solution!
• Strategic contouring pads offer complete customisations on-the-spot for a perfect fit for the client
• Removable lateral rigidizers which add extra thigh support/alignment
• Gel-foam ischial well evenly distributes pressure under the pelvis and in combination with the dual-layer cover, reduces shear forces in sensitive areas
• Coccyx channel for enhanced pressure relief (for sizes 16” +)
• Dual-layer cover reduces shear forces, and breathable air-mesh on cushion sides counters moisture
• Inner incontinence cover included
• Customizable for many requirements such as leg length discrepancies
• Not compatible with Thigh Supports or Medial Thigh Supports

With the proven in-built adjustable base system, the Spex cushion can be configured to solve many different pelvis needs ranging from basic cushion stability up to difficult pelvic situations. Modifications by strategic placement in the adjustable base cell system further contour the cushion for correction, control, balance, stability, pressure redistribution and many other needs. With adjustment being done at the base of the cushion, the upper foam layers are unaffected and don’t cause bottoming-out or further pressure risks.

Configurations can be easily made so pressure is redistributed from the ischial tuberosities and coccyx onto the trochanters and femurs for enhanced load bearing and stability. With treating each leg independently via the cells it is easy to obtain optimum positioning and levelling the pelvis correctly and effectively, and this process can be carried out without limit by simply rearranging and modifying the cells at any time for changing postural needs. Obliquity adjustment is simple and can be built up with the 10mm pads to create the correct height required.

Width	Cushion Height	Weight Capacity	Trough Height	Product Weight
8" - 10"	2"	90 kgs | 200 lbs	80 mm	2 kg
11" - 13"	2.5"
14" - 15"		160 kg | 350 lbs	100 mm
16" - 17"	2.75"
18" - 20"	3"