Perfect seating position It is important to change position. We are doing it all the time, but some children need help to correct their position and to make it possible for them get their muscles stretched. It is very easy to tilt the seat on the Stingray. Very easy tilt in space and back recline adjustments. Tilt in space Tilt in space maintains the angle in the hips and gives the child a chance to rest and relax. Children not having sufficient head control, will benefit from a little backward tilt. Changing tilt in space will also relieve the pressure on the buttock and spine, so sitting for a longer period of time will be comfortable with the help of various seating positions. Back recline up to 170° Back recline changes the angle in the hips. For some children with spasticity it will be preferable to keep a fixed angle over the hips to decrease the spastic element and only use the tilt in space, but for other children it is very relaxing to lay down flat. In this position the child can take a nap if needed. Postural support and stability It is important to ensure an optimum postural support for the individual needs. A little extra support by creating a stable base in the seating position gives the child the freedom to move. Stingray seat unit comes with foot support – a miminim support to affect the position of the pelvis and in that way the abdominal muscles. The Stingray comes with a range of accessories to create postural stability. See the following pages. www.etac.us.com Stingray 5
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