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REASONS WHY THE BEME IS THE BEST SUPPORTIVE SEAT FOR THIS CHILD
The BeMe www.leckey.com/products/beme-seat is a versatile supportive seat which consists of three interchangeable seat bases (basic, split and contour) and three back supports (basic, moderate, and complex), which all click-and-fit to any of the three sizes of seat core. As well as being able to provide the perfect individualised fit for every child, it also means that as the child grows, or their needs change, a full new seating system is not required.
The following specification is required for this child.
SEAT BASE *Delete as appropriate:
• Basic: The basic seat provides an appropriate level of postural support for this child. It is compatible with a variety of additional supports such as hip guides, femoral gables, and a pommel to support the pelvis and femurs while providing 5” of growth.
• Split: The split seat base has two independently adjustable femoral supports and has been chosen for this child as it provides the asymmetrical support necessary to accommodate leg length difference/hip ab/adduction/windsweeping. The split seat provides 5” of growth.
• Contoured: The contoured seat provides the optimum level of pelvic stability without the need for external hip guides or femoral gables and is the best solution for this child. The independently adjustable trochanteric supports, combined with an adjustable pre-ischial shelf create an ischial well which prevents sliding and maintains pelvic alignment. At the front, the femoral wells with integrated pommel encourage hip abduction and slight external rotation creating the optimum seated posture for hip joint development. The contoured cushion also offers 5” of growth.
BACK SUPPORT *Delete as appropriate.
• Basic: A basic back support provides the optimum postural support for this child who has no spinal asymmetries. The basic back support is also compatible with all lateral supports and offers 5” of height adjustment.
• Moderate: The moderate back support, with its three interconnecting height adjustable back segments, provides the optimal postural support for this child. It was chosen ahead of the basic BeMe backrest due to the rotational adjustment of the sacral segment. This set-up provides superior support to the developing spine, promoting an upright posture and improving head and upper limb function. The moderate backrest is also compatible with all laterals and offers 5” of growth.
• Complex: The complex back support with its three-interconnecting height, depth and angle adjustable segments facilitates a 3D shape and is necessary to support this child’s asymmetric spine. It was chosen ahead of the moderate back support for its ability to accommodate asymmetry and misalignment of the trunk. Without this adjustability, the child’s spine will be unsupported affecting upper limb function, postural control, and risking further deterioration with associated long-term health complications.
DYNAMICS
A dynamic back support is required to moderate uncontrolled movements brought upon by motor and/or sensory dysregulation. If these movements were not accommodated it would cause discomfort to the child and potentially risk damage to the seat.
HI-LO CHASSIS
The tilting hi-lo chassis enables the BeMe to be used in a variety of settings at home or school where table height may vary.
The hi-lo function also improves communication and social interaction with young peers or with adults depending on the situation.
The tilt function assists with transfers and postural management and can be used for pressure relief or periods of rest.
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A manual/hydraulic/powered option has been chosen to increase adjustability for the caregiver.
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