Thomashilfen ThevoSiiS H, User Manual

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Properties of Thevo SiiS therapy chair
S eat
• The firm seat block provides a maximum of sensory stimulation to the user.
• The long seat surface serves to facilitate forward placement of the arms (stabilization, creating symmetry, regulating
tone); in addition, interim changes to spinal cord strain can be accomplished by supporting the arms on the seat
block.
• The long seat surface serves to facilitate forward placement of the arms.
• The seat block sets the physiological body posture.
• The sloped seat surface at the rear end of the seat block area tilts the pelvis slightly, so the spine can be straightened.
• Ergonomic seat block design.
Back
• The small, firm iliac crest support with low body contact serves for stabilization.
• The iliac crest support is individually adjustable to the user in height and depth.
• The punctiform impulse generators communicate orientation via the position of the back and at the same time
have a stimulating effect on the body straightening and orientation process. The height can be adjusted to the
individual need of the user.
Hint: ThevoSiiS M and ThevoSiiS H feature a depth adjustment of the impulse generators.
Base frame
• The seat height adjustment is infinitely variable, allowing the legs to be positioned correctly.
• Versatile adjustment options for individual customization to the person and particular situation are offered.
• The user can independently operate the lever brake and height adjustment, providing them with a certain
degree of autonomy.
Hint: Not possible with ThevoSiiS M.
• The base frame guarantees good rolling functionality and a lot of leg room which, if applicable, offers sufficient
freedom of movement during the initiation of a contra lateral gait pattern (alternately setting down the feet) from a
seated position.
• The t herapy chair is tilt resistant when standing solid on plane ground.
• The push bar provides good conditions for the chair to be pushed by an assistant, even over longer distances.
• The user can also use the bar as a “handle” for transfer and movement.
Hint: ThevoSiiS M is delivered without push bar.
Positioning recommendation for Thevo SiiS therapy chair
1. step (Img. 1)
The feet must always have firm contact with the floor and, in addition, be in a symmetrical position.
2. step (Img. 2)
Height adjustment – in order to accomplish the correct positioning of the knee and hip joints. The height of the seat
has to be adjusted so the user has floor contact with their feet. In practice, a knee angle and hip angle above 90° has
proven itself and achieved good body straightening results.
3. step (Img. 3)
Adjusting the body straightening and orientation impulse using the small, firm iliac crest support. It is positioned at the
lower iliac crest – often in direct contact with this region. This iliac crest element can be adjusted individually in
height and depth, as described in the brochure.
4. step (Img. 4)
Positioning the punctiform impulse generators: Each user reacts to individual stimulation points located between the
lower part of the thoracic spine and below the shoulder blades. The impulse generators must be adjusted at height
level of these points to initiate straightening of the trunk upon contact with the impulse generators.