I was introduced to very interesting new product to allow
people with mobility challenges to enter the watery world. The Krabat Pirate
being distributed in the US by Ottobock Healthcare and is a flotation aid that
supports a user with three floatation discs, a rugged rust free frame, and a
stable platform. The system comes in two (2) sizes, fitting kids from 2-8 and
8-15 years of age (up to 154 pounds) and is a great way for kids with all kinds of functional
issues to get in the water, to work with therapists or have fun with peers and
family.
Features and Benefits
* The Pirate gives caregivers greater freedom to interact
with their child, helping them have more eye-to-eye contact and encouraging
play.
* The therapist can spend time doing therapy with the child,
instead of focusing on their safety.
* Head control is not necessary to use the pirate. The front
float acts as a head support, and additional foam supports are available, which
fit between the support element and the front float.
This article was provided by Carey Britton, Seating and Mobility Specialist for Active Mobility Center. He can be reached at cbritton@wheelchairguys.com or at (954) 946-5793
What are the discs made out of?
ReplyDeleteFor the exact material, I would forward you to Ottobock.com. When I had played with the system I had, I recall they were foam based to gain floation but not soft where they would be brittle or break.
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