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Mantaray Wheelchair Backrest
The newly released wheelchair backrest! This backrest offers a rigid shell with unique adjustable laterals (or wing tips!) that can be width, height and angle adjusted to give excellent lateral stability. An upholstery wrap offers comfort and secure spine and trunk support.
The newly released wheelchair backrest! This backrest offers a rigid shell with unique adjustable laterals (or wing tips!) that can be width, height and angle adjusted to give excellent lateral stability. An upholstery wrap offers comfort and secure spine and trunk support.
Features and Benefits
- Lightweight rigid alumininium backrest with quick-release hardware.
- Wrap upholstery section gives conforming comfort
- Offers exceptional trunk and thoracic stability
- Minimal contouring, and includes positioning kit for further postural enhancements
- Comes from the 'family' of SPEX which means you can add headrests and other positioning supports if more support is required.
Size/Ordering
| W/C Width | Height | Backrest Code | Spare Outer Cover | Incontinence Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12" | 16" | 1206-1216-000 | 1216-1256-600 | 1216-1257-700 |
| 14" | 18" | 1206-1418-000 | 1216-1456-600 | 1216-1457-700 |
| 16" | 20" | 1206-1620-000 | 1216-1656-600 | 1216-1657-700 |
| 17" | 20" | 1206-1720-000 | 1216-1756-600 | 1216-1757-700 |
| 18" | 20" | 1206-1820-000 | 1216-1856-600 | 1216-1857-700 |
| 20" | 20" | 1206-2020-000 | 1216-2056-600 | 1216-2057-700 |
Weight capacity with standard shell:
- 10-15": 90 kg/200 lb
- 16-20": 112 kg/250 lb
Weight capacity with heavy-duty shell:
- 10-15": 160 kg/350 lb
- 16-20": 180 kg/400 lb
Designed for the individual who requires:
- A solid/rigid backrest
- Ability to self-propel
- Minimal to moderate postural support
- Improved spinal and pelvic positioning whilst maintaining propelling efficiency
- Has mild – moderate torso asymmetries
- Appropriate for clients who have changing postural needs over time