Therapeutical approach
With the LoopSORGRS, several impairments and dysfunctions can be compensated or skills can be initiated and expanded:
- By tilting the seat and adjusting the back, the user perceives a change in the spatial position that is fundamental to the stimulation of their complete metabolism and perception.
- The easy change between an almost lying or leaning back and an upright sitting position additionally causes an alternating burden and relief of all muscle groups. This prevents contractures and tonal dysfunctions such as spasms, helps prevent decubitus ulcers, and relieves the user of pain and storage pressure.
- The deliberate use of permanent positioning change prevents a reflex overlay – at least, compensates and mitigates its consequences.
- The muscular stimulant is accompanied by stabilisation and strengthening of the spine, which at least stabilises and even alleviates an existing scoliosis.
- With the muscular stimulant the complete muscle tone and especially – as far as possible – the tone of the upper extremities is successively built up. In the ideal case, even a careful (re-) mobilisation of the user can be achieved.
- The activities of the daily life are again closer to the realm of the feasible, whereby an autonomous way of life can be intended, initiated and built up.
- All functions of the LoopSORGRS can be operated with only one hand (tilting, adjustment of the back angle, adjustment of the leg support, etc.), whereby the assistant always has the other hand free to assist and secure the user and the use in the daily routine of the therapy is made much easier.
- The frequent change between active and rest position can easily be adjusted to the needs of the user, so that their residual functions can be used and further developed.
- The ability to adjust the tilt of the seat slightly forward makes it much easier to transfer in and out of the wheelchair, which significantly reduces spasms.