A flat cushion asks the client to hold their own position. For a client who cannot, the Spex Classic High Contour does some of that work for them. A gel-foam ischial well sits in a shaped trough that keeps the pelvis level, and the contouring base underneath carries thigh pads that the therapist adds, removes or stacks at fitting to manage abduction, adduction or a leg length difference.
That matters most for a child or adult with mild to moderate pelvic obliquity, windswept legs or a habit of sliding forward, who still transfers with help. It is a common choice on paediatric and tilt-in-space chairs, where the prescriber wants to set thigh position with pads rather than bolt-on hardware. A client with high tone and a fixed asymmetrical pelvis will be better held by the Spex Classic SuperHigh Contour, which has a much deeper trough.
The cover is dual-layer to reduce shear, with breathable air mesh sides and an inner incontinence cover, so it copes with long sitting days. The wider sizes add a coccyx channel. The range runs from paediatric widths through to a bariatric size, and nine cover colours are offered, which is worth something to a client who has to look at it every day.
Good to know
- Order by width and depth in inches; custom sizes are available
- Pad set-up is done by the prescribing therapist at fitting
- Cover colours are a cosmetic choice; specification is the same
- Cover is machine washable; no other maintenance required
