Permobil BodiLink Lateral Trunk Support Basic Pads, 6 Sizes, Left or Right | Supportive or Active Wheelchair Lateral Supports
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Permobil BodiLink lateral trunk support basic pads in Supportive or Active styles and 6 sizes, sold per pad for the left or right side with GT2 hardware, for wheelchair users who need trunk support. Ships nationwide.
✔ Basic Pads: Foam-Wrapped Steel Plate
✔ Supportive or Active Pad Styles
✔ 6 Sizes, 3″ x 4″ to 6″ x 6″
✔ Left or Right, Sold Per Pad
✔ GT2 Hardware With Wrist Joint
✔ Comfort-Tek, Stretch-Air or GlideWear
How to order
- Pick the pad style and size, then Left or Right. One pad per line: for a pair, add the other side as a second item.
- Pick the pad insert (moldable or rigid) and a cover.
- Hardware: pick "Pad only" if you already have GT2 hardware. Hardware always ships for the same side as the pad.
- With track mount hardware, pick your back length. Otherwise pick "Not needed".
- Add any extras. Not sure what fits? Send us your chair and back model before ordering.
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Permobil BodiLink Lateral Trunk Support Basic Pads – Wheelchair Lateral Trunk Supports, Supportive or Active, 6 Sizes, Left or Right
The Permobil BodiLink basic pad is a wheelchair lateral trunk support that holds the upper body upright and centered when a user leans or drifts to one side. Permobil (Comfort Company) designed the BodiLink lateral trunk supports around the shape of the body: modular hardware, a wrist joint that lets the pad rotate to match the user’s angle, and a large range of pad choices.
These are the basic pads: a stainless steel plate wrapped in foam with rubber edging, made in a Supportive or an Active style and in six sizes from 3″ x 4″ up to 6″ x 6″. Each pad is ordered for the Left or the Right side, so a pair is two lines in your cart.
Not sure which wheelchair lateral supports fit your back? Send us your chair and back model or call 585-505-6665 before you order.
Why Choose BodiLink Basic Lateral Trunk Supports?
Lateral trunk supports are the parts that stop a user from leaning, sliding sideways or collapsing over one hip. The BodiLink system is one of the most adjustable ways to add them to a wheelchair back. Permobil offers 48 pad options in total across premium and basic, moldable and rigid, and supportive and active, with six sizes in each. That range means the pad can be matched to the person instead of the person working around the pad.
The basic pad is the straightforward, durable choice. Its foam-wrapped stainless steel plate is firm, its rubber edging protects the plate, and the moldable version can be shaped to the client’s side for more contact and comfort. If you want the hand-shaped molded pad instead, see the BodiLink Lateral Trunk Support Premium Pads.
Who Is a Lateral Trunk Support For?
This wheelchair lateral trunk support is a good fit for:
- Users who lean to one side, fatigue through the day, or have reduced trunk control
- Power and manual wheelchair users who need side support at the rib cage level
- Clinicians and seating providers building a positioning setup on a solid back such as the Permobil Acta-Back LTS or Acta-Back Contour 8
- Anyone replacing a worn BodiLink pad who already has GT2 hardware on the chair (choose “Pad only”)
Who May Need Something Else?
- Users who need head positioning: add the BodiLink Head Support Premium Pads or BodiLink Head Support Basic Pads.
- Users who slide sideways at the hips or thighs: trunk pads sit at the ribs. For the pelvis and thighs, look at the BodiLink Lateral/Pelvic Thigh Support Basic Pads.
- Users whose knees pull together: the BodiLink Medial Knee/Thigh Support is the BodiLink part for that.
- Users with only mild leaning: a contoured back with built-in laterals, such as the Acta-Back Contour 5, may be enough without separate pads.
A seating assessment by a therapist or seating professional is the best way to confirm pad position and size.
Choosing Your Pad: Style, Size and Side
Pick the pad style and size first, then the side. Each combination has its own Permobil part number. Size is pad length (L) by pad depth (D).
| Pad Size (L x D) | Supportive Part No. | Active Part No. |
| 3″L x 4″D | BL-LTSP1S-3L4D | BL-LTSP1A-3L4D |
| 3″L x 5″D | BL-LTSP1S-3L5D | BL-LTSP1A-3L5D |
| 4″L x 5″D | BL-LTSP1S-4L5D | BL-LTSP1A-4L5D |
| 4″L x 6″D | BL-LTSP1S-4L6D | BL-LTSP1A-4L6D |
| 5″L x 7″D | BL-LTSP1S-5L7D | BL-LTSP1A-5L7D |
| 6″L x 6″D | BL-LTSP1S-6L6D | BL-LTSP1A-6L6D |
One pad per line. For a matched pair, add the second side as another item in the cart.
GT2 Hardware With a Wrist Joint
Permobil’s Gear Teeth (GT2) hardware uses spring-loaded joints that make setup easier, and the joints can be moved to any position where they won’t interfere with other chair parts. The wrist joint lets the pad rotate to match the user’s body angle, which improves contact area and comfort. Permobil states GT2 hardware has about a 20% strength increase at each joint over the earlier design. Winter/summer mounting is also available, so the pads can be set for thicker or thinner clothing.
Moldable or Rigid Insert, and Your Cover
In the options, pick the pad insert (moldable or rigid) and a cover. A moldable insert can be shaped to the user’s side for more surface contact. A rigid insert keeps its shape.
Permobil offers BodiLink pads in three cover fabrics: Comfort-Tek, a smooth polyurethane surface made for infection control and as an incontinence barrier that wipes clean with common disinfectants; Stretch-Air, an airy, breathable knit with multi-directional stretch; and GlideWear, which Permobil describes as offering industry-leading protection against pressure injuries caused by shear.
How to Order the Right Hardware
- Pick the pad style and size, then Left or Right.
- Pick the insert and the cover.
- Hardware: pick “Pad only” if the chair already has GT2 hardware. Hardware always ships for the same side as the pad.
- With track mount hardware, pick your back length. Otherwise pick “Not needed”.
BodiLink lateral trunk supports are also offered on the Permobil Corpus seating system. If you aren’t sure what your back accepts, send us the chair and back model first.
Common Problem → Lateral Trunk Support Solution
Problem: a power chair user starts the day sitting upright but is leaning hard to the left by afternoon, and keeps getting repositioned.
Solution: a pair of BodiLink lateral trunk support pads mounted at rib level gives the trunk something to rest against on both sides, and the wrist joint lets each pad be angled to the body instead of digging in at one edge.
Care & Cleaning
Wipe Comfort-Tek covers with a common disinfectant. Stretch-Air and GlideWear are fabric covers; follow Permobil’s care label. Check the hardware joints and pad mounting regularly and re-tighten if a pad has moved.
What’s Included
One BodiLink lateral trunk support basic pad for the side and size you choose, with the insert, cover and hardware you select in the options. Order a second item for the opposite side.
Key Features
✔ Basic Pads: Foam-Wrapped Steel Plate
✔ Supportive or Active Pad Styles
✔ 6 Sizes, 3″ x 4″ to 6″ x 6″
✔ Left or Right, Sold Per Pad
✔ GT2 Hardware With Wrist Joint
✔ Comfort-Tek, Stretch-Air or GlideWear
Product Specifications
| Brand | Permobil (Comfort Company), BodiLink accessories |
| Product | BodiLink Lateral Trunk Support, Basic Pad |
| Pad Styles | Supportive (BL-LTSP1S) or Active (BL-LTSP1A) |
| Pad Sizes (L x D) | 3″ x 4″, 3″ x 5″, 4″ x 5″, 4″ x 6″, 5″ x 7″, 6″ x 6″ |
| Side | Left or Right, one pad per item |
| Pad Construction | Foam-wrapped stainless steel plate with rubber edging; moldable or rigid |
| Hardware | Gear Teeth (GT2) with spring-loaded joints and a wrist joint for pad rotation; track mount option; “Pad only” if you have GT2 hardware |
| Mounting Options | Winter/summer mounting available |
| Cover Choices | Comfort-Tek, Stretch-Air, GlideWear |
| Full BodiLink Range | 6 sizes in each of premium and basic, moldable and rigid, supportive and active: 48 pad options |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a wheelchair lateral trunk support?
It is a padded side support mounted to the wheelchair back at rib level. It keeps the trunk centered and upright when a user leans, fatigues or has limited trunk control.
What is the difference between the basic and premium BodiLink pads?
Basic pads are foam-wrapped stainless steel plates with rubber edging. Premium pads are shaped like a hand, with skinned foam that encapsulates a metal plate. See the BodiLink Lateral Trunk Support Premium Pads if you want that style.
Do I get a pair?
No, each item is one pad. Choose Left or Right, then add the other side as a second item if you need a pair.
Which size should I choose?
Size is pad length by depth. Smaller pads suit smaller users or tight spaces between the trunk and armrests; larger pads spread contact over more of the side. A therapist or seating provider usually measures this. Call 585-505-6665 and we will help.
What does “Pad only” mean?
Choose it when the chair already has BodiLink GT2 hardware and you only need a new pad. Otherwise choose hardware, which ships for the same side as the pad.
Will it fit my wheelchair back?
BodiLink lateral trunk supports mount to solid backs with hardware slots or a track. Send us your back make and model before ordering and we will confirm.
Which cover is best?
Comfort-Tek for incontinence and easy disinfecting, Stretch-Air for breathability, GlideWear when shear and skin protection are the priority.
Do you ship nationwide?
Yes. We ship Permobil BodiLink parts nationwide. Call 585-505-6665 with any questions.
🔗 Wheelchair Positioning Guides, Answers & Tools
Need help putting a positioning setup together? Start here, or call us at 585-505-6665 with your chair and back model.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
| Basic Pads Type | Supportive, Active |
| Sizes | 3”L x 4”D |
| 3”L x 5”D | |
| 4”L x 5”D | |
| 4”L x 6”D | |
| 5”L x 7”D | |
| 6”L x 6”D |
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Return Policy
At MedCare Mobility, we understand that purchasing medical and mobility equipment is an important decision. Our goal is to make the ordering, delivery, and return process as clear and straightforward as possible.
Because many of the products we offer are large, specialized, or shipped directly from manufacturer and distributor warehouses, shipping and return requirements may vary somewhat by product and brand. The policy below explains what you can generally expect when ordering from MedCare Mobility.
Shipping & Order Processing
We ship medical and mobility equipment to customers throughout the United States. Orders are processed as quickly as possible, and tracking information is provided once available.
Processing Time
Most in-stock orders are processed within approximately 1–3 business days. Processing may include order verification, warehouse preparation, packaging, and coordination with the manufacturer or distributor.
Some specialty equipment, made-to-order products, oversized items, or products shipping directly from a manufacturer may require additional processing time. Any estimated processing or lead time shown on an individual product page should be considered part of the expected fulfillment timeframe for that item.
Transit & Delivery Time
Once shipped, many standard orders arrive within approximately 3–7 business days. Larger medical equipment, freight shipments, specialty products, and certain manufacturer-direct orders may require additional transit time.
Tracking information will generally be emailed once the shipment has been processed by the carrier. If you have questions regarding the status of your order, please contact us at info@medcaremobility.com.
Alaska, Hawaii & Special Shipping Areas
Orders shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, and certain remote or limited-access areas may be subject to additional shipping charges. If an additional charge is required after your order is reviewed, we will contact you before proceeding whenever additional payment is necessary.
Freight & Oversized Equipment
Hospital beds, patient lifts, large recliners, ramps, and other oversized medical equipment may ship by freight rather than standard parcel service. Unless a specific delivery service is stated on the product page or order, freight delivery does not automatically include inside delivery, assembly, installation, or removal of packaging.
30-Day Return Policy
We want you to feel comfortable ordering from MedCare Mobility. Most eligible products may be returned when a return is requested within 30 days of delivery, subject to the conditions and exclusions outlined below.
Eligible products generally include:
- Electric and power wheelchairs
- Manual and lightweight wheelchairs
- Mobility scooters
- Walkers and rollators
- Patient lifts
- Wheelchair ramps
- Hospital and homecare beds
- Eligible medical mattresses
- Geriatric and medical recliner chairs
- Overbed tables
- Bathroom benches and shower chairs
- Other eligible medical and mobility equipment
Return eligibility can vary by manufacturer and product type. Products specifically identified as non-returnable, custom, made-to-order, or otherwise subject to special return terms are governed by those terms.
Return Authorization
Please contact us before shipping any product back. Returns must first be approved and issued a Return Authorization (RA) and the appropriate return shipping address.
You may request a return by emailing info@medcaremobility.com or contacting our customer service team through the live chat on our website.
Please do not return merchandise to an address shown on the original shipping label unless specifically instructed to do so. Many products ship directly from manufacturer or distributor warehouses, and the correct return location may be different from the original shipping location.
Condition of Returned Merchandise
To qualify for a return and refund, the product must be returned:
- In brand-new and unused condition
- In its complete original manufacturer packaging
- With all manuals, components, hardware, accessories, and included materials
- Without damage, modification, assembly wear, stains, odors, or other signs of use
- In resalable condition upon inspection by the receiving warehouse or manufacturer
We strongly recommend keeping the original box, pallet, protective materials, and packaging until you are certain that you intend to keep the equipment. Large medical equipment can be difficult or impossible to return safely without its original packaging.
Restocking Fees
Approved returns are subject to a mandatory restocking fee, generally ranging from 15% to 20% of the applicable product price. The exact restocking percentage varies depending on the manufacturer, brand, and type of equipment being returned.
These restocking charges are assessed to us by the manufacturer or distributing warehouse when merchandise is returned. MedCare Mobility does not add the fee simply as a return penalty; when the manufacturer requires the charge, we must pass the applicable amount through as part of processing the return.
If you would like to know the applicable restocking percentage for a particular product before ordering, please contact us and we will be happy to help whenever that information is available from the manufacturer.
Return Shipping & Shipping Charges
The customer is responsible for shipping charges associated with the order when making a standard return.
Customers are responsible for arranging for the approved merchandise to be returned to the return address provided with the Return Authorization. In certain cases, we may be able to provide a prepaid return label or coordinate return transportation for your convenience. When provided, the applicable shipping cost may be deducted from the final refund.
Because some medical equipment is oversized or requires freight transportation, prepaid labels or carrier call tags may not be available for every product. Our customer service team will provide the available return instructions when your return is authorized.
Non-Returnable Products
For health, hygiene, safety, customization, and manufacturer-policy reasons, certain products are not eligible for standard returns.
We currently do not accept returns on:
- Parts & accessories
- Wheelchair cushions and support accessories
- Patient lift slings
- Custom or made-to-order products
- Products specifically identified as non-returnable on the product page
If a non-returnable product arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, please contact us promptly. Non-returnable status does not prevent us from assisting with a legitimate shipping damage, defect, warranty, or fulfillment issue in accordance with the applicable manufacturer and carrier procedures.
Damaged or Incorrect Orders
We take shipping damage seriously and will work with you to help resolve legitimate delivery issues.
If your product arrives damaged, please notify MedCare Mobility within 48 hours of delivery. Whenever possible, retain the shipping carton, pallet, packaging materials, and the product exactly as received and take clear photographs of the packaging and any visible damage.
Reporting damage promptly is important because carriers and manufacturers have limited timeframes for filing freight and shipping claims.
If you receive an incorrect product or believe there is a manufacturer defect, please contact us before returning or disposing of any merchandise or packaging so that we can provide the appropriate instructions.
Refused Deliveries
Please contact us before refusing a delivery unless the shipment has obvious significant freight damage and the carrier is documenting the damage at delivery.
A shipment that is refused for reasons unrelated to verified shipping damage may be treated as a standard return. Applicable restocking and shipping charges may therefore be deducted from the refund.
Return Shipping Deadline
Once a return has been approved and return instructions or a return label have been issued, the merchandise must be shipped within 72 hours unless MedCare Mobility provides different instructions in writing.
This is particularly important when a return is approaching the end of the applicable return period. Returns shipped outside the authorized timeframe may be refused by the manufacturer or warehouse and may no longer qualify for a refund.
Refund Processing
Refunds are processed after the returned merchandise has been received and inspected by the applicable warehouse or manufacturer and the return has been confirmed to meet the return requirements.
The applicable restocking fee, shipping charges associated with the order, and any other authorized return-related charges will be deducted from the amount eligible for refund.
If returned merchandise is used, damaged, incomplete, missing original packaging or components, or otherwise returned in a condition that prevents the manufacturer or warehouse from accepting it as new and resalable merchandise, the return may be refused or the refund may be reduced in accordance with the manufacturer’s assessment.
Custom & Made-to-Order Products
Products identified as custom, configured, made-to-order, special-order, or manufactured specifically for the customer cannot generally be canceled once production or manufacturer processing has begun and are not eligible for standard returns.
For custom products, cancellation may only be possible during the initial processing period and before production or customization begins. Because production schedules vary by manufacturer, we encourage customers to contact us immediately if a change is required.
If a custom product arrives damaged or has a legitimate manufacturing defect, we will work with the manufacturer to pursue the appropriate resolution, replacement components, repair, or other available remedy under the applicable manufacturer policy or warranty.
Questions Before Ordering?
Medical equipment can vary considerably in size, configuration, compatibility, and intended use. If you are unsure whether a product will work for your needs, we strongly encourage you to contact us before placing your order.
Our team is happy to help review product specifications, dimensions, options, compatibility, and available manufacturer information so you can make a more informed purchasing decision and reduce the possibility of needing a return.
For shipping, return, or product questions, contact us at info@medcaremobility.com or speak with us through the live chat on our website.
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