Supported Sitting
The Gravity Chair gets people off the floor, and into supported sitting! The centre of gravity is very low to offer a stable seating position, allowing patients who may have only laid down when out of their wheelchair or bed, to remain in a supported but relaxed seated position.
Uses the Benefits of Gravity
The seating configuration utilises the force of gravity to 'hold' the individual very comfortably.
Postural Management Use the Gravity Chair as part of the user's Postural Management program. It will provide the needed postural support during times of relaxing to enhance the person's well-being, independence and participation in everyday life. The Gravity Chair can also create an optimal solution for many occupational therapy requirements.
Alternative Relaxing Chair The Gravity Chair can be used as an alternative relaxing chair. Whilst providing comfort for the child, it also gives the care-giver peace-of-mind, knowing that their child is supported correctly.
Proprioceptive and Calming Benefits Proprioception is how your body knows what position it is in; the sense that enables us to know where the different parts of our body are, how they are moving, and how much strength our muscles need to use. This provides information that is used for motor movements and postural control - great for sensory/intellectually challenged users. The Gravity Chair's snug fit is also excellent for patients with perception deficits such as Autism or ADHD, benefiting from the close body contact the chair brings by raising self- awareness and help provide a calm 'safe' space.
Lateral Control The width is relatively 'narrow' allowing good lateral posture and control. This helps to 'hold' the user in a mid-line position. The raised position of the arm supports also help to 'bolster' the user laterally, facilitating free breathing to enable increased blood oxygen.
Absorbs Spasm Tension For patients who spasm, as they 'thrust' or 'extend', the foam properties in the Gravity Chair gently allow for the movement and absorb the tension. Then once the extension thrust relaxes, the gentle resilience of the foam brings the user back to the original supported posture.
Wipe-Down Covers The Gravity Chair has vinyl leather wipe-down covers which are waterproof, flame resistant and chemical resistant.
Light and Portable The Gravity Chair is light and portable, design for maximum practicality.
