Written by Mike DeWilde, OTR/L
The Adjustable Kaye Tilting Therapy Bench creates a fun, comfortable and convenient play space at home, school, or in a therapeutic environment. Pelvic tilt is relevant for several musculoskeletal conditions commonly addressed in physical therapy. Providing a stable sitting surface that supports proper pelvic tilt and foot placement, this bench allows kids to comfortably rest their feet on the floor and achieve maximum arm and hand movements for playing, learning, exercising, and accomplishing daily life activities. An optional Posture System is available to create optimal upright positioning that can be customized for each child.
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The tilted surface places more weight on a child’s feet, aiding postural control and stability which is crucial for performing daily activities. This feature is conducive to more weight bearing in the legs, which benefits kids learning to move from the floor to sitting, from sitting to standing, or from a seated position to a walker or to standing with crutches.
Being able to adjust the height also creates opportunities for users to be eye-to-eye with their peers and teachers. The height adjustability of this tilting therapy bench allows it to be customized for use by more than one child used in a school or therapy setting.
Benches are commonly used by therapists in many aspects of occupational, speech, and physical therapy. It is beneficial whenever possible to support a child’s treatment plan with access at home to the same equipment used in a therapeutic environment. This bench is built to withstand the rigors of professional therapy sessions, but it is also easy to set up, easy to adjust, and affordable for home use.
With multiple adjustable size options, this tilting therapy bench can serve a wide range of users. Continuous therapeutic benefits can be achieved as a child grows, with this table’s small version ranging from 7 to 11 inches off the ground, the large model offering a range of 10.5 to 17 inches from the ground, and the height range of the extra large version ranging from 16 to 23 inches.
Folding models can accommodate the same users the non-folding models serve, but a folding model works well for traveling therapists who need to transport and easily set up and break down this bench between clients. A folding model is also easier to store if therapy space is at a premium and the therapy bench is going to be stored when not in use.
The Kaye Posture System can be added to this therapy bench to provide additional stability while the user is sitting. The pelvic component has adjustable seat depth and back height to support the length of the thigh on the seat surface and keep the pelvis in a vertical position. The femoral stabilizer for leg abduction and positioning stabilizes the hips and thighs in neutral alignment, which reduces the stress on the musculo-skeletal system. These components can be used separately or combined to prevent posterior pelvic tilt and pelvic rotation.
Physical, occupational, and speech therapists, as well as schools and homes with special needs children, can all better serve and support kids who benefit from a tilted surface that puts more weight on their feet and helps them control their posture for better use of their arms and hands.
"This bench is very versatile in working with my son. It promotes proper posture when he is sitting on the bench. Encourages him to fully engage his core and sit upright. The bench is also sturdy enough to be used as a table for tall kneel activities. He can also straddle the bench for weight shift exercises and reach in all planes. The bench is adjustable to work on transitioning exercises from sit to stand. This bench is well constructed and easy to implement into my son's daily exercise regimen. Highly recommend this tilt bench."
-Nancy B.
"My son’s therapist was using this bench with him at school and my nurse asked to get one for home use. It came assembled and was ready to use. It's lighter than other benches I have seen and is easily adjustable. It's perfect size for an adult to sit with a child in a straddling position one behind another or for positioning a child alone. It can be tilted as well. Very happy with the quality. Folds easily, sturdy and easily adjusted."
-Kyle D.
“This is a great product and came completely assembled. The height adjustability makes this a product that grows with the child so it wont need replacing for a few years. Its also quite durable. My child has Spina Bifida and this is a great tool to help him practice sitting up and standing. I highly recommend it.”
-Melanie H.
This adjustability of this tilting therapy bench supports posture and balance, improves the anterior pelvic tilt and sitting posture, increases weight bearing through the legs and helps achieve maximum hand and arm movements for daily life activities. It also supports social interaction by allowing users to be at eye level with peers and therapists. The optional posture system adds even more value to this bench, which comes in foldable and stationary models. Its durability, flexibility, and adjustability make it my top choice for a therapy bench when working with children.
Mike DeWilde is an occupational therapist in the acute hospital and inpatient rehabilitation settings. He has experience working with a wide range of patients from all walks of life, and he is especially skilled in helping people recover from traumatic and neurological conditions. He’s also trained in the outpatient mental health setting, working with veterans in addiction recovery and holistic health improvement. Mike is motivated in helping drive future improvements to our health care system, such as the development of preventative health programs.
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