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FOR FREE ADVICE ON THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE CONTACT OUR SALES SUPPORT TEAM
Jenx Limited, Wardsend Road, Sheffield, S6 1RQ. Tel: +44 (0)114 285 3376. Fax: +44 (0)114 285 3528. [email protected] www.jenx.com
Do not use
this product if you suspect it is faulty or broken.
Contact Jenx Limited immediately for advice. +44 (0) 114 285 3376
Never Leave your child unattended while using this product
Making & Using the Adjustments
Sandals
How?
The sandals can be moved through a wide range of
positions on the footplate. Loosen the black wing nuts
underneath an individual sandal (fig 20) and move the
sandal to the desired position. Tighten the wing nut
securely.
Why?
The position of the sandals is important as they create the base of your child’s standing posture. The
sandals should be positioned so your child stands as symmetrically as possible and so that their position
forwards/backwards on the footplate allows the line of gravity to work through your child’s head, shoulders,
hips and slightly behind their knee and in front of their ankle joint. (fig 9. Page 14)
Sandal straps
How?
The sandal straps are used to hold your child’s foot securely in position within the sandal. The rear strap
can be adjusted for length by unwinding the webbing from the support, setting the desired length and then
re-winding the webbing. Your child’s heel should be in contact with the sandal. (fig 21) The front two sets of
straps can be crossed over your child’s instep (fig 22) or used as an instep and a toe strap (fig 23)
Why?
Sandal straps keep your child’s feet in position within the sandal. The front two sets of straps (fig 22 & 23)
are used to keep the forefoot in position. It is important that your child bears weight through their heel and
foot when standing so the sandal straps are an important part of using the stander.
Fig 20
Fig 21
Fig 22
Fig 23
Always secure the child by using all of the positioning straps and safety straps provided. Velcro
should overlap by at least 3 inches
(7.5 cm)
on all straps before you begin to make any other
adjustments. Ensure the safety strap and positioning strap are adjusted for each child and for
changes of clothing.
POSITIONING SUGGESTIONS GIVEN IN THIS SECTION SHOULD BE TREATED AS A GUIDE ONLY. YOU SHOULD
ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR THERAPIST OR MEDICAL PRACTITIONER BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.