NXT Classic Wheelchair Backrest fitted to wheelchair frame
NXT Classic Wheelchair Backrest
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NXT Classic Wheelchair Backrest
NXT Classic Wheelchair Backrest

NXT Classic – Pelvic Backrest

From £515.00 – £545.00

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› New backrests come with Quick Release Mounting Hardware, Below are fixed hardware options available at no charge.
› 2-point and 4-point fixed hardware: 1” depth adjustment.
› 2-point fixed mount: 25 degrees of posterior & anterior angle adjustment.
› 4-point hardware: 15 degrees of posterior & anterior angle adjustment (depending on spacing between the brackets).

Selected accessories will fit the backrest ordered.

NXT Classic™ Pelvic Back Support – Stability and Comfort for Enhanced Posture

The NXT Classic™ Pelvic Back Support is specifically designed to provide stability in the pelvic region, making it ideal for users with good trunk control or those requiring enhanced thoracic support. Available in Regular and Deep contour options, it offers customisable support and advanced comfort features.

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Key Features of the NXT Classic™ Pelvic Back Support

  • Available in Regular and Deep Lateral Contours
    • Regular: Perfect for standard pelvic support.
    • Deep: Adjustable depth from 5.5 in. to 7 in. (14 cm to 17.8 cm) for optimal midline support and positioning.
  • Lightweight Aluminium Shell
    A durable, one-piece aluminium design ensures long-lasting performance while remaining lightweight.
  • Lateral Contours for Pelvic Stability
    Provides excellent pelvic positioning, particularly for users with good trunk control.
  • Scapula Cut-Out
    Promotes advanced freedom of movement in the upper body for greater shoulder mobility.

What’s Included with the NXT Classic™ Pelvic Back Support?

  • One-Piece Lightweight Aluminium Shell
    Robust and lightweight for easy handling and installation.
  • Depth Adjustable Lateral Contours (DEEP Models Only)
    Customise the lateral depth for tailored midline positioning.
  • Dual-Density Foam Cushion with smartGEL™ Technology
    • Draws heat away from the skin to regulate surface temperature.
    • Provides exceptional softness, comfort, and long-term durability.
  • Pelvic/Lumbar Pads
    Ensures proper pelvic alignment and lumbar support for enhanced posture.
  • smartx3D™ Antimicrobial Fabric Cover
    • Breathable and moisture-wicking for a cooler, drier seating experience.
    • Washable with built-in antimicrobial protection that won’t wash out.
  • QuickFit Mounting System
    Includes installation hardware with a one-hand quick-release mechanism for easy removal.

Accessories & Options Available

  • Head Supports: Customisable headrests for additional neck and head positioning.
  • Lateral Supports: Offers extra postural stability for users requiring lateral trunk support.
  • Replacement Cover and Foam: Extends the product’s lifespan with replaceable components.
  • Regular and Deep Contour Shapes: Select the ideal contour to suit your needs.

Why Choose the NXT Classic™ Pelvic Back Support?

The NXT Classic™ Pelvic Back Support combines lightweight durability with advanced postural features, making it ideal for users who value stability, comfort, and flexibility. Whether you need standard or deep contours, this backrest provides a superior seating solution tailored to your needs.

NXT Back Supports – Superior Adjustability for Wheelchair Comfort and Support
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  1. Universal Compatibility
    Slotted holes accommodate most aftermarket head supports, headrests, belts, and harnesses, making integrating with your existing setup easy.
  2. Adjustable Mounting Heights
    Choose alternate mounting heights for precise positioning and a tailored setup.
  3. Width Adjustment Flexibility
    Mounting hardware offers 2” (5.1 cm) of width adjustability, allowing each backrest to fit a range of wheelchair widths. For example, a 16” (40.6 cm) wide backrest can fit 16”, 17”, or 18” (40.6 cm, 43.2 cm, or 45.7 cm) wide chairs.
  4. Pelvic Cut-Out for Enhanced Posture
    The pelvic cut-out design ensures optimal positioning and supports the posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS) for superior pelvic stability.
  5. One-Hand Quick Release
    Easily remove the backrest with a single hand for convenience and adaptability.

Brand

NXT Seating

Discover NXT Seating Series offer premium wheelchair backrests and cushions designed for comfort, support, and optimal pelvic positioning. The range includes backrests with posterior, posterior lateral, and posterior deep lateral supports, available in full or scapula cut-out shapes. Perfectly crafted to enhance natural motion and provide exceptional support for all-day comfort.
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Features

Stability, Symmetry & Shoulder Freedom

NXT backrests are expertly designed to stabilise the spine within the "Scapula Triangle," enhancing shoulder mobility and head control. Additionally, they provide lateral support to the pelvis and thorax, promoting symmetry and overall spinal alignment.

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Feature Bottom Edge Pelvic Cut-Out

Bottom Edge Pelvic Cut-Out

This unique design allows the backrest's bottom edge to rest in the PSIS area, creating space for the buttocks to extend naturally for a more ergonomic seated posture.

smartGEL™ Visco Foam Technology

  • Advanced Cooling: Infused at a molecular level, the gel ensures consistent cooling without the breakdown of gel beads.
  • Incredible Comfort: The viscoelastic foam is exceptionally soft, resilient, and durable, delivering unmatched support over time.
 
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Feature - One-Hand Quick Release

Customisable Lateral Contour

The lateral contours are fully adjustable, allowing them to be bent inward or outward to provide personalised postural control and a perfect fit.

Low Pivot Point Design

With mounting hardware attachment points set at a low pivot point, the backrest pivots around the pelvis. This innovative design supports the pelvis during recline adjustments, minimising unwanted movement and enhancing comfort.

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smartx3D™ Fabric Innovation

  • Breathable Micro-Climate: The three-layer fabric structure creates a channel for airflow, enhancing comfort with a breathable "micro-climate."
  • Durable and Advanced: Monofilament yarn joins the layers for superior durability and long-lasting performance.

NXT Backrest Catalogue

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NXT Backrest User Manual

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Brochure

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Materials

smartx3D™ Fabric – Unmatched Comfort and Durability

The smartx3D™ fabric offers unprecedented comfort through its innovative three-layer technology. Unlike traditional two-dimensional fabrics, smartx3D integrates two separate fabric layers joined by a monofilament yarn, creating a breathable channel that enhances its 3D structure. This advanced design promotes airflow, reduces heat, and forms a “micro-climate” for a cooler, drier seating experience.

Key Benefits of smartx3D™ Fabric

  • Enhanced Breathability: Heat and vapour move freely through the highly permeable fabric, keeping users cool and dry.
  • 4-Way Stretch with 100% Recovery: Naturally adapts to pressure for superior immersion and pressure redistribution.
  • Improved Immersion and Envelopment: Aids in pressure management and reduces shear for maximum comfort.
  • Durable and Pill-Resistant: Retains its quality even with long-term use.
  • Antimicrobial Protection: Built-in properties resist bacteria and odours, ensuring hygiene that won’t wash out.
  • 20x More Air Permeable: Provides significantly better airflow than standard fabrics.

The 3D construction enhances overall breathability, effectively dissipating heat and moisture to keep wheelchair users comfortable and dry, even during extended use.

smartGEL™ and smartx3D™ – The Ultimate Comfort Duo

When paired with NXT’s smartGEL™ Visco Elastic foam, smartx3D fabric delivers the pinnacle of comfort and support.

smartGEL™ Foam Features

  • Temperature Regulation: Draws heat away from the skin, reducing surface temperature for a cooling effect.
  • Superior Comfort and Softness: Offers a luxurious seating experience with optimal support.
  • Highly Resilient and Long-Lasting: Maintains performance and comfort over time.
  • Advanced Composition: smartGEL is infused at a molecular level, ensuring 100% homogeneous cooling with no gel bead breakdown.
  • High IFD (Indent Force Deflection): Combines softness with high-density support for unparalleled durability.

Smartx3D fabric and smartGEL foam create a seating solution that addresses pressure management, heat dissipation, and comfort with advanced materials designed for performance and longevity.

Technical Specifications

NXT Classic NXT Classic DEEP
Weight1.18 kg | 2.6 lbs1.5 kg | 3.3 lb
Height16" - 20" | 40.5 - 51 cm16" - 20" | 40.5 - 51 cm
Fits Wheelchair Width16" - 22" | 40.5 - 56 cm16" - 22" | 40.5 - 56 cm
Contour Depth3" | 7.6 cm5.5" - 7" | 14 - 18 cm
Weight Capacity
16" - 20" wide136 kg | 300 lbs136 kg | 300 lbs
22" Wide181 kg | 400 lbs181 kg | 400 lbs

Backrest Sizes

WidthHeightHeightHeightFits Wheelchair Widths
16" | 40.5 cm16" | 40.5 cm18" | 46 cm20" | 51 cm16" - 18" | 40.5 - 46 cm
18" | 46 cm16" | 40.5 cm18" | 46 cm20" | 51 cm16" - 18" | 40.5 - 46 cm
20" | 51 cm16" | 40.5 cm18" | 46 cm20" | 51 cm20" - 22" | 51 - 56 cm
22" | 56 cm16" | 40.5 cm18" | 46 cm20" | 51 cm22" - 24" | 56 - 61 cm

Seating Solutions

Struggling with Seating or Pressure Relief Issues? Recare Has the Solution

At Recare, we specialise in mobility, rehabilitation, and seating solutions to improve comfort, posture, and pressure management for wheelchair and powerchair users. Our expert in-house seating specialists work closely with you and your healthcare professional—whether an occupational therapist (OT) or physiotherapist—to ensure you receive the best seating support.

Choosing the Right Seating Solution for Your Needs

We offer three levels of seating assessments, from essential wheelchair seating prescriptions to advanced, custom-moulded solutions for complex postural and pressure relief needs.

Level 1: Standard Seating Evaluation (Free of charge: Included in your product assessment)

Our standard assessment ensures your wheelchair or powerchair has the right cushion and backrest for your needs. Whether in our clinic or at home, this service is part of your tailored wheelchair assessment to maximise comfort and mobility.

Level 2: Pressure Mapping Assessment (Assessment rate £450)

A Recare seating specialist will conduct a pressure mapping assessment to prevent pressure sores and discomfort. The assessment produces a live visual representation of the pressure areas in your seating, which is the most popular method for assessing the suitability of your current seating. To test alternative options to find a seating solution better suited for you based on comparing live visual data.

Level 3: Advanced Complex Seating Assessment (Free in the clinic)

We offer a comprehensive complex seating assessment for individuals requiring specialist seating solutions. In partnership with Ottobock specialists, we use 3D digital moulding technology to design a custom seating system that enhances stability, support, and pressure relief.

📍 In-clinic assessments are free of charge
🏠 At-home assessments are available. Please contact us for more information.

Why Choose Recare for Your Seating Needs?

✔ Experienced seating specialists collaborating with healthcare professionals.
✔ Tailored solutions for wheelchair and powerchair users to prevent pressure ulcers.
✔ State-of-the-art pressure mapping and 3D seating technology.
✔ In-clinic and at-home assessments.

👉 Book your seating assessment today! Contact Recare to discuss your needs with our expert team.

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