Positioning means

In building the wheelchair and the choice of the right (customized) seat and back, we spend a lot of time to achieve the most optimal seating position. As soon as this has been found, it is important to maintain this position. 

Therefore, the application of one or more positioning means may be necessary. Our wide choice of fixation products offer a solution here and offer optimal comfort. The perfect support for both the upper body and the right support of the pelvis. Also position means for ankles and feet are available. All Veldink4kids wheelchair positioning means are easy to adjust and are made of comfortable, breathable, fabrics for maximum comfort.

Click on one of the choices below ( bars) for more information.

• Hip Belts

  The right hip belt ensures a good posture and thus ensures better functionality. Hip belts help prevent slumping of the user in the wheelchair. There can be chosen for a 2 -point hip belt which is attached to the wheelchair at 2 points or a 4 -point hip belt. The 4 -point belt is attached to the wheelchair at four points and keep the pelvis tighter if this is desired.

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  By default, the belts are equipped with a side closure buckle. However, it is also possible to execute this with other closure buckles. See the pictures below.

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  PELVI-loc 3D-belt

  All our wheelchairs can be provided with a Pelviloc fixation system. The pelvic pads are 3 - dimensional shape, for optimum fixation of the pelvis without pressure on the spine anterior superior. Formed shape with ultra thin end at the moulded seat fixing point to avoid lateral pressure marks at the pelvis. Prevents lateral pressure points on the pelvis. The ratchet will run in addition to a strap to prevent injuries.

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• Chest Harnesses

  If an additional support is desired may be selected for a breast fixation (chest harness). The chest harness ensure that children are properly held against the backrest.

  The vests can be performed with both flexible straps and solid straps . The straps on the flexible implementation are elastic and therefore flexible (give). Additionally, you can choose between a male and a female model. It is also possible to extend the harness with a zipper in the middle of the harness and the standard side closure buckles can be replaced with other closures.

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  By default, the harnesses are equipped with a side closure buckle. However, it is also possible to execute this with other closure buckles. See the pictures above.

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  Spacer bar on headrest for correct mounting of chest harnesses

  For an optimal positioning of the various vests a special spacer bar can be mounted on the headrest system. This may affect the shoulder straps better positioned over the shoulders!

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• Groin harnesses

  A groin harness prevents a child sink into the wheelchair. The groin harness can be performed with both flexible straps as solid straps. The straps on the flexible model are elastic and therefore flexible (give). In addition, you may opt for a T-model or a Y-model. The Y-model allows for any abduction. All the models are equipped with side closures for easy and quick loosening.

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• Foot- & Ankle fixation

  For the correct positioning of the ankle and feet, there are several options available. Loose straps for both the instep and forefoot are available and are mounted on the base footplate or footrest. There can be selected for a Velcro closure or a toothed buckle closure. In addition, a ankle hugger (fixation) (image at the right) may optionally be mounted with a Velcro or a buckle closure.

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