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CONVAID USER’S GUIDE
Anatomic Back Support Frame
Swing-Away Lateral Support with Scoliosis Strap
The anatomic back support frame stabilizes the neck and head in
a functional position to assist the development of neck and head
righting reflexes. The anatomic back frame is optional from the
factory and must be ordered with the chair . Removable, reformable
stiffeners are located inside the fabric seat back . Stiffeners easily
pull out for custom forming with a heat gun .
Fig. 50
Single Flap
Adjustable trunk support stabilizes the trunk and maintains midline
positioning . It can be pulled to one side for scoliosis correction if used
with scoliosis strap . Scoliosis strap comes standard with all trunk
supports .
Fig. 51
The trunk support is attached to the chair with straps that wrap
behind the seat back and connect with Velcro
®
.
Fig. 52
Support is achieved by pulling each triangular flap toward the
appropriate side, then securing it by wrapping the strap around the
frame and attaching with Velcro
®
. The two flaps can also be wrapped
around the child’s torso and joined in the middle .
Double Flap
One set of triangular flaps locates the midline positioning.
The
second
set of flaps wrap around the trunk for stabilization. The
scoliosis strap can be used to pull the torso to either side .
Fig. 53
Fig . 51
Fig . 52
Fig . 50
Fig . 53
