Rifton Large Activity Chair is usable for child/adult with sensory processing challenges
Ideal equipment to be used in the classroom and for a child with autism
Designed to be used by a person with height: 50-74 inches
It has maximum weighing capacity of 250 lbs.
This standard base activity chair features padded seat and back, tilt-in-space base, adjustable legs, seatbelt and arm supports
The backrest can be adjusted by using the backrest angle lever mounted on its back frame
Seat and backrest can be detached and re-attached to any similar size activity chair
Height of this standard base activity chair legs can be adjusted
Springs mounted on the standard base allow dynamic motion. The caregiver can lock spring column when it is not in use
The depth of seats can be increased or decreased easily
Tilt-In Space: adjust the seat and backrest at any angle from -15-to +15-
The polyurethane foam used in seat and backrest pads is easy to clean, it is available in 6 colors
Pads on backrest and seat are removable and easy to clean
Seatbelt eliminates the risk of fall and other injuries
Posterior tilt of Rifton large activity chair provides support for a client with poor head control
Components that can be used with the standard base therapy chair are:
Arm Rests: can be raised or lowered easily. The angle of armrests can be set from horizontal to 30 degrees up or down
Forearm Prompts: it controls head and trunk while sitting and enables the use of pelvic girdle, trunk core muscles to improve postural stabilization
Pads: Comfortable seats and backrest pads prevent pressure sores
Headrest: useful for a client who has poor head control; it adjusts from flat to 90 degree
Laterals: with vertical, lateral and angle adjustment, they are used to provide upper body support
Push Handles: makes the mobility of chair easy; by using push handles the chair can be transported from one place to another
Handhold: useful for clients with spastic muscle tone
Chest Strap: padded chest strap provides extra trunk support
Tray: attaches on the armrest and provides a surface for feeding, work or play. Tray angle can be set between horizontal to 30 degrees up or down
Other components which can be used with this activity chair are butterfly harness, thigh belt, pelvic harness, hip guides, abductor, adductor, leg prompts, footboard and ankle straps
The sandals on the footboard are used for patients having less control of leg movement
Some equipment that you can install on this large therapy chair including Whitmyer adapter, mini kit, backrest filler pad, wedges, swivel lock casters
