Stories Activity Chair Success, One Child at a Time August 28, 2012 by Lori Potts, PT
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Contributed by Amorita Durgin, Account Manager Before ten-year-old Thomas received his new activity chair much of his day was spent transferring in and out of different pieces of equipment. His feeding chair had no tray, so he had to switch to a prone stander to do homework. Thomas’ grandmother found that chair difficult to use anyway, as it was too low to the ground and he kept sliding out of it...
Stories Great New Video: Proper Positioning and What it Can Do for a Child March 22, 2012 by Elena Noble, MPT
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Here is a heartwarming video sent to us by Braxton’s dad which I thought you would appreciate. Braxton has a rare form of Rett Syndrome; there are only five others cases like his. He has survived beyond the expected 14 months of age and is a much loved member of the family. He recently received a Rifton Activity chair from the Overland Park Fire Department Benevolent Association and it has...
Stories Adaptive Seating Breakthrough March 10, 2011 by Elena Noble, MPT
Before and after pictures showing first a boy sitting uncomfortably in a chair with no supports and then positioned comfortably in adaptive seating equipment
This testimonial just came across my desk and I want to share it with you. It’s always a thrill to hear how adaptive seating can improve the quality of life for a child. It is also a great intro to an article I will be posting soon explaining the benefits of adaptive seating. Contributed by Tara Cicchelli, CCS OT in San Diego, CA We received the new Rifton Activity Chair last week, and we absolutely...