Click to zoomNXT Optima Thoracic Back Support
The NXT Optima is a thoracic back support for manual and power wheelchairs. It comes in 53 sizes from 13" to 29" wide and 7" to 19" tall, with a mild 3" contour or the Optima DEEP's adjustable 5.5" to 7" contour. QuickFit quick release hardware is included, and NXT swaps in fixed hardware at no charge.
NXT's Optima puts a gel-infused foam cushion on a light aluminum shell, with a 3" contour or a DEEP contour you set from 5.5" to 7", from 13" to 29" wide.
What stands out
The Optima is the back to look at when a sling back has stopped holding you upright. The aluminum shell gives a firm base, the cut-out at the bottom leaves room for the pelvis to sit back where it should, and the low pivot point means changing the angle does not drag the pelvis with it. The standard Optima has a mild 3" contour for users who move a lot and want their shoulders free. The DEEP version wraps further around the trunk and its laterals set from 5.5" to 7", which suits users who need more help staying centered. The laterals on both bend in or out by hand, so the fit can be tuned after it is on the chair. Pick the width of your back canes, choose a height that supports you without getting in the way of your arms, and add laterals or a head support only if you need them. Check the weight limit for your width before you order, because it rises from 300 lbs. to 400 lbs. at 21" wide.
Straight talk
Is it right for you?
A good fit if you
- need firmer trunk support than a sling back gives
- want a light back that lifts off with one hand
- want laterals or a head support added to the same back later
Look elsewhere if you
- have kyphosis or a spinal shape that needs a modular shell
- weigh more than the limit for your back width
- want to try it and send it back, because a back support is not returnable
The NXT Optima Thoracic Back Support is covered by NXT Seating's own limited warranty. The coverage we have on record is below.
The owner's manual is the full warranty
The owner's manual for this product has its own warranty section, and that section is the complete statement of what NXT Seating covers, for how long, and what falls outside the coverage. Read it before you file a claim. If anything on this page differs from the manual, go by the manual.
Owner's manualThis product cannot be returned
A back support sits against the body, so once it ships it cannot be returned. Measure your back canes before you order and use the build steps above. The warranty is unaffected, so a defect is still covered.
If something goes wrong
Call us first at 1-855-HIELINE. We file the claim with NXT Seating for you and get the covered part sorted out rather than handing you a phone number.
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Included.What does this mean?
This section covers what the manufacturer warrants and for how long.
There is nothing to buy here. The full terms are in the Warranty & Return tab on this page.
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This section is how your order reaches you.
Shipping is free on this order to any address in the 48 continental states. Most items ship in 3 to 7 business days. No carrier quotes an exact date, so treat that as an estimate rather than a promise.
