Keep the posture tray at the correct height marked by the therapist.
The posture tray helps to support the user in a good posture during
function. It has a central part which can be slid forwards or
backwards to meet the user’s needs. The position of the central
part of the posture tray can be adjusted using a 4mm allen key
(4 bolts underneath the posture tray). (Refer to the posture tray
bracket on the ‘Parts of your Madiba2Go Active’ pages)
It offers a useful play surface for a child or a working surface for
feeding, reading and interaction. It also helps the user to sit upright
while working or playing.
If the Madiba2Go Active is tilted back, the posture tray will no longer
be a flat surface so you may need to add a towel/wedge placed onto
the tray to make it level again. You may also need to adjust the brakes.
The posture tray should be used at all times when user is in the
Madiba2Go Active. The posture tray has been specially shaped for
this purpose to allow the user to reach the rear wheels.
The posture tray can be replaced with a custom made activity tray
(with a lip or larger) if needed. However, a different tray may
interfere with the user’s ability to push the Madiba2Go Active.
Please contact Shonaquip for options and costs.
Additional elbow padding and forearm cuffs can be ordered to
provide extra padding if necessary for the user’s comfort.
How do I use the posture tray?
How should the Madiba2Go Active
be used in daily activities?
The Madiba2Go Active has cambered rear wheels to help the user to
propel him/herself independently. It is important that the child can push
the Madiba2Go Active comfortably and safely and that brakes can be
handled. The push handle enables the carer to push the user at times
if necessary.
Using the posture tray will enable the user to do activities more
comfortably and should make helping easier for the carer. The
Madiba2Go Active, together with the posture tray, provide a stable
position and secure mobility for a child who can’t keep good postures
and often provides a better position for learning and play activities in
the classroom or at home.
Even if a child is not able to physically participate in some of the activities
of peers, always look for ways to include the user in other ways in the
group. Speak to your therapist about other positions you can place the
user in when out of the Madiba2Go Active to make sure that good
postures are maintained e.g. use a side positioned or standing frame.
