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Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre (ILC) is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILC for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.



Item Details

Bassett Back Support

ILC Reference NO 41:37:001
Item sourced from ILC ACT database


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Short Description
A firm, supportive backrest designed for use in cars, chairs and wheelchairs. It is made of a curved metal frame with nylon mesh stretched across the frame, shaped to give support to the lumber area. Available in two models: standard and heavy duty. The heavy duty model gives extra support to people with a pronounced lordosis or "sway back".


More Details
Models:
The Heavy Duty model consists of more closely woven cord and more
plastic clips (which clamp the cord into position around the frame) than the standard model and provides more support for "heavier" people. It's struts are bent at a 45 degree forward angle offering added support. The struts on the Standard model are straight.

Features:
. Light weight and portable
. Gives firm support in lumbar area

Options:
A fabric cover is available for both models. It is kept on the support by a draw string and can be removed for washing.

* To prolong life of the support it is
advisable to protect it from direct sunlight.
.


Dimensions
Overall Width  (mm)   400
Overall Height (mm)   460


Place Of Manufacture
BASSETT (NSW) - Australian Made

Item on Display
Standard and heavy duty models
Cover


Display Item On Loan From
Bassett Lumbar Support Company

Price Guide
Price Range $70 - $78 (Endeavour Industries 01/05)

Display Information
ILCACT may have this item on display. If you want to view or trial this product, please contact ILCACT on 02-6205 1900 to ensure that it is still on display prior to your visit.

Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
ABLE REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT - SMEATON GRANGE,   SMEATON GRANGE, NSW
AIDACARE PTY LTD - WAS LIFEHEALTHCARE,   LAVINGTON (ALBURY), NSW
BASSETT LUMBAR SUPPORT CO.,   LONDONDERRY , NSW
BELLEVUE MEDICAL,   ALBURY, NSW
CANBERRA PHYSIOTHERAPY CENTRE,   DEAKIN, ACT
COMFORT DISCOVERED,   MT COLAH , NSW
ENDEAVOUR INDUSTRIES PTY LTD,   HALLAM, VIC
MOBILITY MATTERS - SOS,   FYSHWICK, ACT
PEGASUS HEALTHCARE CANBERRA,   PHILLIP, ACT
TUGGERANONG PHYSIOTHERAPY CENTRE,   GILMORE, ACT

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