Wheelchair, postural support

Wheelchair, manual with postural support (variable position wheelchair)
POSTURAL SUPPORT: For CHILD and ADULT users with intermediate or advanced posture support needs who require integrated postural support devices with variable tilt and recline, or larger range of tilt/recline than available on manual wheelchairs. Relationship of seat, back-, arm- and foot support dimensions anatomically appropriate for size of wheelchair.
FUNCTION AND ENVIRONMENT: Either with large rear or small rear wheels. Primarily for assistant-controlled mobility, but large rear wheels will allow for self-propelling. For use in indoor and outdoor urban, peri-urban and rural settings.
SUPPLIED WITH CUSHION.

Product general features
CHILD sizes: Folding frame
ADULT sizes: Rigid frame
4 wheels
Seat unit:
CHILD sizes: Base frame with integrated seat and backrest
ADULT sizes: Base frame with separate removable seat and backrest
Self-propelling and assistant-controlled OR assistant-propelled depending on model selected
Push handles, non-slip, ergonomic grip

Wheelbase and overall length:
Wheelbase similar to/longer than transport wheelchair with large rear wheels
Overall length similar to/longer than transport wheelchair with large rear wheels

Tilt:
Adjustable range: at least 0-20 degrees
Quick-release adjustment

Recline:
Seat-to-back support angle adjustable: at least 90-105 degrees
Quick-release adjustment

Size and dimensions:
Depending on model selected, either:
CHILD
1 size: 200-350 x 287.5-360 mm x 300-500 mm
OR
1 size: 190-365 x 317-450 mm x 290-560 mm
-Width adjustment through lateral support adjustment
-Seat depth adjustment through seat panel adjustment
-Backrest height adjustment through backrest panel adjustment

ADULT
2 sizes:
360 x 360-470 x 545-655 mm
400 x 360-470 x 545-655 mm
-Width adjustment through lateral support adjustment
-Seat depth adjustment through seat panel adjustment
-Backrest height options

Trunk and pelvis side supports
Separate rigied padded trunk and pelvis side supports
Independently height and width adjustable

Head support
Attach to back of back support
Adjustablility: backward and forwards (horizontal), height (vertical) and angle
Able to support the head behind/in-line/in front of the back support.
Can be mounted off-centre
Shaped to support weight of head and sides of head

Seat
Seat: rigid
Seat angle with chair in neutral position: 0 degrees

Back support
Back support: rigid adjustable
Separate removable back support padding and cover allow for/accommodate modifications to optimise pelvis and trunk support

Seat cushion
Removable cushion and can be separately replaced
Firm, non-deforming, pre-contoured base
Can accommodate 25-35 mm of offloading or immersion once seat-bone well customised
Can be adjusted/modified to optimise posture support for:
- height, depth and width of seat-bone well/shelf;
- thigh support;
- and postural deviations of pelvis, hips and thighs

Seat cushion cover
Removable cover
Cover allows contouring with customizing of cushion
Moisture-resistant breathable cover

Knee support
CHILD: Adjustable and removable knee separator pad
ADULT: No knee support

Cushion user weight capacity
User weight capacity: CHILD: minimum 75 kg
User weight capacity: ADULT: 136 kg

Cushion weight
Weight of cushion with cover: maximum 1.3 kg

Foot supports:
Seat to lower leg support angle: between 90-130 degrees depending on model selected
Two individual flip-up, swing-away foot supports OR flip up footrests depending on model selected
Height adjustable: CHILD: at least 240-315 mm; ADULT: 370-505 mm

Tray table
CHILD:
Supplied with tray table that extends around the sides of the body to the front of wheelchair back posts and is wide enough to support elbows and forearms with upper arms in neutral alignment next to body
ADULT:
No tray

Arm supports:
Arm supports: Removable or fixed depending on model selected
Arm support pad: at least 44% of seat depth
Arm support design to protect clothing and cushion from rear wheels, dust, mud, etc.
Height adjustable: at least 130-250 mm

Pelvis strap
Two-piece, length adjustable, padded over thigh area
Fastener: user-friendly, quick-release, buckle type system
Washable

Ankle / foot strap
CHILD:
Foot strap with toe and heel strap / ankle straps and cuffs depending on model selected
User-friendly, quick-release, buckle type system
ADULT:
None

Front castors:
Two front castors: diameter x width: at least 150 x 28 mm
Puncture-proof: polyurethane / rubber / polyurethane

Rear wheels and parking brakes:
Two rear wheels: diameter x width: 558 x 35 mm / 305 x 50mm
Puncture-proof polyurethane rear tyres
Rear wheels parking brakes, frame mounted, push-pull/ foot activated push to lock /

Wheelchair weight:
Total weight:
CHILD: maximum 20 kg
ADULT: 35 kg.