Krabat Jockey Plus

This new product to the US is a Hi-Lo base that provides kids with balanced, contoured support and lets them interact with the world- at whatever level they'd like, where every they like.. The angle-adjustable sadldle seat abducts the hips and puts the pelvis into a neutral position, encouraging an active seating position. The upper body is aslo well supported with high backrest, adjustable lumbar support, and adjustable side supports.

Saddle seats offer a dynamic, balanced position and are expecially well suited for children with tight or spastic hip adductor muscles.

Features/Benefits

* It makes it easy for kids to interact with teh world and get a handle on new skills

* For Kids between 2-7 and up to 132 lbs

* Folds down and fits into carrying bag for easy transport

* All major joints in the lower extermities become centered. This promotes natural muscle tone and length, and helps to rpevent muscle contractures, hip pain and subluxations.

* Dynamic postural control allows child to move freely.

This product was shared by Carey Britton, Seating and Mobility Specialist at Active Mobility Center. He can be reached at (954) 946-5793, or cbritton@wheelchairguys.com.

Krabat Pirate Water Floatation Aid

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