ALL GROWN OUR NEW KIT SEATING UP SYSTEM FOR TEENS & ADULTS

KIT IS A HIGHLY ADJUSTABLE MODULAR SEATING SYSTEM FOR TEENS & ADULTS WITH COMPLEX POSTURAL NEEDS.

OUR R&D APPROACH TO KIT HIGHLIGHTED THE SHIFT IN POSTURAL, SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL NEEDS BETWEEN CHILDREN AND ADULTS. DESIGNED TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN MODULAR AND MOULDED SEATING, KIT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED USING A RIGOROUS APPROACH OF RESEARCH, TRIALS AND TESTING.

Extensive Research Into Users’ Needs Understanding the changing postural, functional, comfort and social needs of teens and young adults. Extensive Clinical Trials Undertaking over 60 trials with 40 teens and adults with complex postural needs. Extensive Product Testing Exceeding international standards for strength, durability and crash testing.

AS A RESULT OF OUR R&D APPROACH KIT HAS THE ABILITY TO ACCOMMODATE AND SUPPORT COMPLEX PELVIC, TRUNK AND LOWER LIMB CHALLENGES USING ITS INNOVATIVE RANGE OF INTERCHANGEABLE MODULAR COMPONENTS. INTERCHANGEABLE BACKREST COMPONENTS.

THE PELVIC CRADLE (Patent Pending) This unique support wraps around the buttocks and posterior of the pelvis to encourage and maintain an upright and functional posture. BALL & SOCKET JOINTS To support and accommodate complex postures, we have fitted a number of the modular components with ball & socket joints to achieve the full range of adjustment. 1. Shoulder support 2. Thoracic support 3. Sacral support 4. Footplates 4 3-PART BACKREST AND THORACIC OPTIONS Each section of the backrest is attached by ball and socket joints to the central spine and comes with a choice of thoracic supports, so...

KIT’S UNIQUE DESIGN IS FOCUSED ON THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS WHO TEND TO HAVE MORE COMPLEX POSTURES AND WHO SPEND LONGER IN THEIR SEATING SYSTEMS. FOR THEM, FUNCTION MEANS INDEPENDENCE AND THE SEATING SYSTEM BECOMES AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THEIR LIFESTYLE. TRANSFERS AND EASE OF USE Removable and flip-away components allow easy access for hoisting. Flip up foot supports allow user to get close enough for standing transfers. All cushion covers are removable and machine washable. BASES Hi-low chassis available with hydraulic and powered height adjustment. Other outdoor manual and...

1. The innovative Pelvic Cradle (patent pending) with 4 point positioning straps provides proximal positioning for users with high or low tone and can be used to accommodate or correct the pelvis. 2. Comfortable ramped one piece seat cushion, which is 75mm deep on Size 1 and 95mm deep on Size 2, supports the ischial tuberosities and helps prevent the user from sliding forward. Additional foam inserts can be used to accommodate fixed obliquity. 3. The height, depth and angle adjustable sacral support is the lowest section of the 3-part backrest, and can be adjusted for multiple positions using...

AS KIDS GROW INTO TEENS AND TEENS GROW INTO ADULTS, THEIR NEEDS AND THE REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR CARERS CHANGE. INDEPENDENCE BECOMES MORE IMPORTANT AND THEY DEPEND MORE ON THEIR SEATING SYSTEM AND THE MOBILITY THAT IT GIVES THEM.

POSTURE, FUNCTION & COMFORT THE KIT SEATING SYSTEM’S GROUND BREAKING DESIGN IS THE CULMINATION OF OVER 25 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH PARENTS, THERAPISTS, TECHNICIANS AND USERS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. IT HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO ALLOW THERAPISTS TO OPTIMISE POSTURE, FUNCTION AND COMFORT.

POSTURE, FUNCTION & COMFORT PELVIC STABILITY The most important feature of any seating or mobility system is its ability to provide pelvic stability (for tilt, rotation and obliquity) as this gives the optimum base for trunk and head alignment and upper limb function. The KIT Seating System provides uniquely adaptable pelvic support for teenagers and adults with some of the most challenging pelvic positions, both in terms of achieving optimal alignment and providing comfortable accommodation of their postural needs. POSTURE PELVIC STABILITY ISSUES Posterior pelvic tilt Pelvic rotation and windsweeping...

The Pelvic Cradle opens flat making access for self-transfers and hoisting straightforward. The front buckle secures users safely in position. Adjustable Velcro side fastening tabs firmly support a range of positions from fixed posterior pelvic tilt to a functional anterior posture. The 4-point attachment ensures the user cannot submarine under the anterior strap. Used in conjunction with the Pelvic Cradle, the leg straps help prevent users with kyphotic postures from sliding into posterior tilt. When the backrest is set up to accommodate complex postures, the hip guides can be rotated to remain...

POSTURE, FUNCTION & COMFORT TRUNK & HEAD ALIGNMENT Seating systems need to provide appropriate trunk and head support because this contributes to the stability of the pelvis, and facilitates upper limb function, concentration, and social interaction. The KIT Seating System’s trunk and head supports can be individually tailored to match the needs of each user. POSTURE TRUNK & HEAD ALIGNMENT ISSUES

TRUNK SUPPORT Individual adjustment of backrest pads ensures fixed kyphotic postures are fully supported from the cervical spine down to the sacrum. (Hip guides can be rotated to remain horizontal with the seat base). Hyper lordotic postures can be stabilised and supported along the entire length of the spine by simple configuration of the backrest pads. Height, width and angle adjustable lateral supports used in conjunction with hip guides provide 3-point loading to accommodate or correct scoliotic postures. THORACIC STANDARD & ANGLE ADJUSTABLE LATERALS The standard laterals provide the user...

POSTURE, FUNCTION & COMFORT LEG & FOOT POSITIONING Seating systems also need to provide appropriate leg and foot support as this plays a crucial role in maintaining the stability of the pelvis, and therefore the alignment of the trunk and head. Often overlooked, hamstrings are frequently tight in those with limited movement and can disturb pelvic stability. In addition, the feet take up to 19% of body weight, and when unsupported can add to pressure and pelvic stability issues. The KIT Seating System’s pioneering leg and foot supports enable the user’s legs and feet to be supported in a wide...