The SPA chair is constructed around a rigid black finished tubular metal frame with four main areas. These are the back, the seat, the arms and the base frame together with legs. The solid construction of the chair means that it is designed to take a great deal of stress. The chair is easy to manoeuvre on its four 100mm castors, especially across carpet. The foam and cushion fillings are all flame retardant and comply with the BS5852 part 2 ignitability test. The chair is available in a choice of standard colours of Velicren material, which is flame retardant, removable and washable. The chair has most of its adjustment points of a similar style for ease of use and familiarity and is situated in convenient locations.
The SPA 2000 chair is capable of adjusting in many planes to provide postural support for users who need to be seated for long periods of time in comfort. The adjustments can be made to gently but firmly encapsulate the user so that their posture is improved, something that a standard armchair is unable to achieve.
The adjustments are all hand controlled and do not need special tools. The adjustment points are designed to be easy to access and simple to operate.
The adjustments are as follows:
Area Of Chair |
Adjustment |
| Back | Length can be adjusted to 2 longer points |
| Top of back can tilt forward to contact head of user whose head leans outward | |
| Adjustable recline which stops at any point the carer wishes | |
| Seat | Length can be adjusted outward for users with longer legs |
| Chair height | The chair can be closer or further from the floor by adjustments above the castors |
| Arms | Adjust inwards and outwards |
| Adjust up and down | |
| Pivot on central Spindle | |
| Angle of tilt can be adjusted | |
| Tilt In Space | Fully adjustable Tilt in Space facility |
Accessories
The SPA 2000 is available with a number of accessories that further enhance its use these are as follows:
Footplate (used in conjunction with the tilt in space facility) Spring pin fixing
Flip Up Footplate (as above but with the facility to fold up when not required)
Leg Rest (used with the recline facility to support extended legs) hooks over seat frame and has 2 castors so it flows with chair when moved.
Leg rest (4 Legs) stand alone foot stool
Mechanical pommel (used to keep the knees separated)
Knee Blocks (used to help resist user falling out of chair when in extensor spasm)
Extended Arm 6 inches (used to fill gap between arms and back when in full recline
Pressure Relief Cushion (used to relieve or prevent pressure sores)
Tray (small, medium, large) wooden tray for meals paperwork etc.
Waterproof Liners (seat & back) (keep lower cushions and foam dry)
Waterproof covers (arm back and bib) (keep spillage’s away from exposed parts of the chair
MD Wedge (allows extra slope on the seat cushion or acts as an additional lumbar area support)
Hip Blocks (designed to provide additional support to the hips especially in the case of amputees)
Groin Strap (can be used as a means of controlling excessive movement such as extensor spasm)
Specials
The SPA 2000 is designed to be a standard chair, which then adapts to the special needs of the user. The chairs are assessed with the patient and the details passed to the factory. The chairs are supplied already set up to the patient profile as ascertained at the assessment.
As each patient has different needs the SPA 2000 can be adapted at the factory to include any special modifications that may be required. These modifications are only limited by the current production methods available to RBF.
As with the Burnett body supports the SPA 2000 can be assessed and demonstrated by our trained and knowledgeable seating consultants. The first concern as always is with the patient and a chair would not be recommended unless it is correct.
- Amputees
- Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebrovascular Accident ( STROKE)
- Children in Hip Spica Plaster Casts
- Elderly & Infirm patients
- Friedreich’s Ataxia
- HemiPlegia
- Hydrocephalus
- Kyphosis
- Lordosis
- Motor Neurone Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
