Tilt Wedge Size 1: #3781 0291
Tilt Wedge Size 2: #3782 0292
Tilt Wedge Size 3: #3783 0293
Tilt Wedge Size 4: #3784 0294
Gravity Chair
0-5
5-12
12-17
Adult
Geriatrics
More than just a comfortable seat...
The Gravity Chair is a very supportive foam positioning system to augment postural control for a wide range of individuals.
The Gravity Chair follows the principle 'Tension and Relaxation' whereby it provides:
1. Alternative Seating, and
2. Serves the therapeutical aim of stable positioning
Unique Features:
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Centre of gravity is very low to offer a stable seating position.
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The seating configuration utilises gravity to ‘hold’ the individual very comfortably.
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Raised armrests ‘bolster’ the user laterally. This high position of the armrests facilitates free breathing to enable increased blood oxygen.
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The chair is very light which enables it to be used almost anywhere!
Client Group:
- Patients who can only lie down learn to be able to sit in the Gravity Chair
- With patients who spasm, the Gravity Chair absorbs the tension. After the spasm, the chair brings the user back into the original position.
- Patients with perception deficit or ADHD get close body contact in the Gravity Chair which raises self-awareness. This helps the user to stay calm.
- The Gravity Chair can create an optimal solution for many occupational therapy requirements.
Wedge Accessory:
- The position of the head and body can be stabilised through offering tilt (including sideways tilt) for patients such as those with Scoliosis
Mobile Base Options:
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Standard wooden base (not pictured)
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Tilting/Mobile base (pictured) for sizes 3 and 4 only
| Size | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large |
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| Code | #3781 | #3782 | #3783 | #3784 |
| User Height | 90-110 cm | 110-130 cm | 130-150 cm | 150-170 cm |
| Seat Depth | 26 cm | 32 cm | 40 cm | 45 cm |
| Seat Width at Back | 20 cm | 23 cm | 27 cm | 30 cm |
| Seat Width at Front | 27 cm | 30.5 cm | 37 cm | 40 cm |
| Back Height | 60 cm | 69 cm | 74 cm | 80 cm |
| Total Width of Chair | 46 cm | 49 cm | 57 cm | 60 cm |
| Total Height of Chair | 55 cm | 61 cm | 66 cm | 71 cm |
| Total Depth of Chair | 60 cm | 71 cm | 82.5 cm | 91 cm |
| Weight Limit | 50kg | 70kg | 100kg | 130kg |
Video:
Downloads:
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Gravity Chair Tilt Wedge
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Gravity Chair Therapy Table
Available in Small (fits Gravity Chairs size 1 and 2) and Large (fits Gravity Chairs size 3 and 4).
Small Therapy Table: #3780 7101
Large Therapy Table: #3780 7102
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Gravity Chair Mobile and Tilt Base
Seat Pan Height (when in neutral tilt) is 26 cm from floor.
#3780 7813
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Gravity Chair Colour Upgrades
The Gravity Chair comes in Blue as standard. Depending on stock availability, Yellow, Pink and Grey fabric choices may also be available - ask your Medifab product representative for further information.
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Gravity Chair Wipe Down Covers
Vinyl leather wipe-down covers are waterproof, flame resistant and chemical resistant.
Testimonials
Why the Gravity chair makes a difference to this child’s life:
Mauri has a diagnosis of Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy. For some time we have wanted to find a chair that would provide Mauri the support that he needs, while also allowing him to be relaxed and restrained as minimally as possible.
The Gravity Chair has been ideal for this. Due to its design, Mauri is able to be positioned safely in the chair with only a lap belt holding him. Mauri uses his Gravity Chair multiple times every day. He is able to be fed in it, both orally and tube fed.
It is ideal for interactive activities such as reading and games. It is also a comfortable relaxing place for him to watch his Wiggles DVD’s in.
I find the Gravity Chair to be very light and portable, and I really appreciate finding a product that is both simple and functional.
I would recommend the Gravity Chair to any parents and caregivers with children who have a disability.
Mauri’s Mum
Alex's Gravity Chair
Alex is my very precious 6 year old son who has severe spastic quad/dystonic cerebral palsy. Over the past 6 years we have been inundated with a lot of supportive equipment inorder to meet all of his physical needs.
Medifab’s Gravity Chair is one Alex’s latest pieces of equipment and to be honest I don’t think I can really call it equipment. We call it Alex’s ‘lazy chair’. It meets his physical needs perfectly but with 100% comfort. Allowing him to truly relax and look relaxed!
As a parent, I love not having to strap him down like I have to with so much of his other equipment. In his Gravity Chair he only has one lap belt which I pull his shirt down over it so he looks totally strap-free! For kids that are constantly strapped into equipment, this almost strapless feature is very important!
Alex spends a lot of his afternoons and evenings in his Gravity chair watching his DVD or having books read to him. He gets extremely tired with his morning schooling and therapy so he spends his afternoon relaxing.
Alex got his Gravity Chair is an alternative for him wriggling about on the floor. Alex relaxes in a very bad posture when he is left to freely move on the floor so sitting up is just like cruising on the couch in a physio-friendly way!
We have found him to have far less pressure spots in his Gravity chair than in any other equipment to which has been a big bonus. It has also been good during those long nights when he is unwell. He can be reclined to keep his airways safe whilst he sleeps on and off in comfort.
Another huge benefit we have found with the Gravity Chair is that friends and family can get nice and close to him when they visit without bulky hard chair parts getting in the way. It might not sound important but when your disabled child gets too big to sit safely on your knee, having hard metal between you and your child isn’t so nice. Lovely soft chair arms make it very easy to snuggle up!!
If you are looking for a chair for your child that promotes excellent posture and structural support and that also meets their need to relax and not be stuck down by strapping, then I highly recommend the gravity chair. My only regret is not getting one sooner!
Alex’s Mum
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