Careflex MultiAdjust Plus Chair

CareFlex MultiAdjust Plus Specialist Seating Chair

The CareFlex MultiAdjust Plus is a highly adjustable specialist seating chair designed to provide postural support, pressure care and comfort for adults and children with mild to moderate seating needs. Building on the established CareFlex MultiAdjust, the Plus model adds CareFlex WaterCell Technology® as standard, together with a choice of Waterfall or Contoured back support and an extensive choice of upholstery colours.

Designed for users whose needs may change over time, the MultiAdjust Plus features tool-free adjustment, allowing the chair to be configured around the individual's body dimensions and postural requirements without complicated tools. Tilt-in-Space and Back Angle Recline allow carers to change the occupant's position to redistribute pressure, manage fatigue and improve comfort while maintaining appropriate postural support.

The chair also features removable side arms, a height and angle-adjustable flip-up footplate and a modular construction, making it particularly adaptable for transfers, care routines and different environments.

Suitable for semi-ambulant and non-ambulant users, the MultiAdjust Plus can be considered for people with neurological, cardiovascular and orthopaedic conditions and for frail or older users requiring specialist supportive seating.

Highly Adjustable Specialist Seating

A major advantage of the MultiAdjust Plus is the level of adjustment available. The chair has been designed so that key adjustment mechanisms are simple to locate and tool-free where appropriate, allowing the seating system to be adapted as the user's requirements change. Clear indicators on the inside of the chair arms also assist with making consistent adjustments on both sides.

This adaptability can be particularly useful for:

• Individualising the chair during initial setup
• Accommodating changes in posture
• Supporting changing physical needs
• Achieving an appropriate fit
• Multi-user care environments
• Reviewing seating requirements over time

An individual specialist seating assessment is recommended to determine the correct setup.

Tilt-in-Space

The MultiAdjust Plus incorporates Tilt-in-Space, allowing the whole seating system to tilt while maintaining the relationship between the user's hip and knee angles.

Tilt-in-Space can be used to:

• Redistribute body weight
• Support pressure management
• Manage fatigue
• Alter the user's orientation
• Provide periods of rest
• Maintain postural support while changing position

For people who spend extended periods sitting, the ability to regularly alter position can form an important part of an appropriate pressure and postural management programme.

Back Angle Recline

In addition to Tilt-in-Space, the MultiAdjust Plus incorporates Back Angle Recline (BAR). Back Angle Recline changes the angle between the chair's seat and backrest, therefore altering the user's hip angle. This can help create a more comfortable hip position and provides an additional positioning option alongside Tilt-in-Space. Using Tilt-in-Space and Back Angle Recline appropriately allows the chair to accommodate a variety of resting and supported seating positions.

Manual or Motorised Controls

The MultiAdjust Plus can be configured with a choice of manual or motorised adjustment controls.

This allows the chair to be selected according to the user's requirements, the care environment and how frequently positioning functions are expected to be used. A motorised configuration can make regular positional changes easier where powered operation is appropriate, while manual operation provides a straightforward alternative.

The most appropriate configuration should be determined during assessment.

CareFlex WaterCell Technology as Standard

A major difference between the MultiAdjust Plus and the standard MultiAdjust is the inclusion of CareFlex WaterCell Technology® as standard. The seat cushion combines WaterCell Technology with Vapour Permeable upholstery to provide continuous pressure redistribution. The system is designed to support users who require enhanced pressure care while maintaining comfort.

Pressure-management requirements vary significantly between individuals, so the chair should form part of a wider pressure-care programme following an appropriate holistic assessment.

WaterCell Seat Cushion

The MultiAdjust Plus seat cushion incorporates CareFlex WaterCell Technology. The pressure-redistributing cushion works with the chair's positioning functions to provide a comprehensive approach to seated pressure management.

The combination of WaterCell Technology, Vapour Permeable upholstery, Tilt-in-Space and adjustable positioning allows the chair to address both pressure management and postural requirements.

Choice of Waterfall or Contoured Back

The MultiAdjust Plus provides a choice of Waterfall or Contoured back support, allowing the chair to be configured around different postural needs.

Waterfall Back

The Waterfall back provides adaptable support through individually positioned cushions.

This style of backrest can be useful where a flexible approach to trunk positioning and comfort is required.

Contoured Back

The Contoured back provides increased shaping and support around the trunk. This can be appropriate where additional lateral support is required to encourage a more stable sitting position. The appropriate backrest should be selected according to the user's posture, trunk control and overall seating assessment.

Removable Side Arms

The MultiAdjust Plus features fully removable side arms. Removing the arms can facilitate lateral transfers from either side of the chair and can also provide improved access when applying or removing a sling. This is particularly useful for users who require assisted transfers.

The removable arms can assist with:

• Lateral transfers
• Sling application
• Sling removal
• Repositioning
• Personal care
• Access to the user

Transfer techniques and equipment should always be selected following an appropriate moving-and-handling assessment.

Height and Angle-Adjustable Flip-Up Footplate

The MultiAdjust Plus incorporates a height and angle-adjustable flip-up footplate. Correct foot support is an important part of specialist seating because the position of the feet can influence the stability and alignment of the entire seated posture.

The footplate can accommodate requirements including:

• Different lower-leg lengths
• Fixed angles of plantar flexion
• Foot drop
• A more neutral foot position
• Improved lower-limb support
• Pressure distribution

The flip-up design also provides improved access when the footplate is not required.

Modular Design

The MultiAdjust Plus uses a modular construction. This can make the chair easier to manage when it needs to be transported or moved through restricted spaces. Individual chair sections can also be accessed more easily for cleaning.

Benefits of the modular design include:

• Easier transportation
• Improved access through narrow passages
• Easier cleaning
• Simplified access to individual chair sections
• Greater flexibility for servicing and configuration

Suitable for Neurological Conditions

The MultiAdjust Plus may be appropriate for people living with neurological conditions that affect posture, movement, strength or endurance.

Examples identified for the chair include:

• Multiple sclerosis
• Muscular dystrophy
• Motor neurone disease

The chair's adjustability means it can be configured around the individual's presentation rather than relying solely on their diagnosis.

Suitable for Orthopaedic Conditions

The MultiAdjust Plus may also provide a specialist seating solution for people with orthopaedic conditions.

Its adjustable seating dimensions, foot support, backrest options and positioning functions allow the chair to be configured around individual comfort and postural requirements.

An assessment should determine whether the chair can appropriately accommodate the user's particular orthopaedic presentation.

Suitable for Cardiovascular Conditions

CareFlex also identifies the MultiAdjust Plus as suitable for consideration for users with cardiovascular conditions.

The ability to alter the user's seated position through Tilt-in-Space and Back Angle Recline may provide useful positioning options where an individual has reduced endurance or requires regular positional changes.

Specific clinical requirements should always be established by the appropriate healthcare professional.

Suitable for Frail and Older Users

The MultiAdjust Plus can also be considered for frail and older people who require more support than can be provided by a conventional armchair.

Its adjustability allows the chair to be fitted around the individual, while pressure-management technology and repositioning functions support people who spend prolonged periods sitting.

Semi-Ambulant and Non-Ambulant Users

The MultiAdjust Plus is suitable for consideration for both semi-ambulant and non-ambulant users.

Its removable arms and adjustable foot support provide flexibility around different transfer methods, while the specialist seating system supports people who may be unable to independently maintain an appropriate sitting position for extended periods.

Specialist Seating for Adults and Children

Unlike many specialist chairs intended exclusively for adults, the MultiAdjust Plus is designed for both adults and children, subject to appropriate sizing and assessment.

This makes it a versatile option across a broad range of health, social care, educational and domestic environments.

Accessories for Additional Postural Support

The MultiAdjust Plus can be configured with an extensive selection of accessories where additional positioning or postural management is required.

Available accessories include options such as:

• 4-point padded pelvic belt
• Adjustable lateral supports
• Chest harness
• Contoured back
• Dynamic air cushion
• Flip-down pommel
• Groin harness
• Lateral head supports
• Leg rest extension
• Adjustment lever kits

Accessories should be selected according to an individual seating assessment rather than automatically added to every chair.

Key features

• Tilt-in-Space
• Back Angle Recline
• Elevating & Negative Angle Adjustable Leg Rest
• Flip Up & Angle Adjustable Footplate
• Integral Seat Depth Adjustment
• Integral Seat Width Adjustment
• Integral Arm Height Adjustment
• Pressure Redistributing Reflexion Foam Seat Cushion
• Reflexion Foam Flat Back
• Four Braked Castors
• Ash Grey Fabric with Black Vapour Permeable Upholstery to Contact Areas

MultiAdjust Plus additional features

• Choice of a Contoured or Waterfall Back
• Upgrade to Watercell Technology
• Choice of Colour from our Simply Colours Range

Optional extras

• Contoured or Waterfall Back
• Watercell Technology Cushion
• Tilt-in-Space Inclinometer
• Pommel 
• Lateral Supports (Standard or Curved)
• Soft or Profiled Headrest
• Choice of Positioning Aids
• Tray
• Footplate Pad
• Dynamic Air Cushion (for high pressure care needs)

MultiAdjust Plus vs MultiAdjust

Both chairs share the highly adjustable MultiAdjust platform, but the MultiAdjust Plus includes additional pressure-care, back-support and upholstery options as standard.

MultiAdjust

The standard MultiAdjust includes features such as:

• Tool-free adjustability
• Tilt-in-Space
• Back Angle Recline
• Removable arm options
• Flat back
• Reflexion foam seat cushion
• Fully braked wheel castors
• Angle-adjustable flip-up footplate

MultiAdjust Plus

The MultiAdjust Plus incorporates the core MultiAdjust features and adds:

• CareFlex WaterCell Technology®
• Choice of Waterfall or Contoured back
• Expanded fabric colour choice

For users requiring increased pressure care and greater choice over their back support, the Plus configuration provides a more comprehensive specification.

MultiAdjust Plus vs MultiAdjust Advance

• The MultiAdjust Plus is intended for mild to moderate needs, while the MultiAdjust Advance extends the platform for moderate to complex postural requirements.
• The MultiAdjust Advance adds further options including articulating head support and a wider selection of back and head-section configurations.

The appropriate model should therefore be determined according to the individual's assessed level of postural complexity.

Suitable Care Environments

The MultiAdjust Plus can be considered for a broad range of settings, including:

• Private homes
• Domestic care
• Nursing homes
• Residential homes
• Hospital wards
• Rehabilitation environments
• Hospices
• Respite care
• Educational settings

The exact configuration should be selected according to the user, environment and intended method of transfer.