User Guide

8
ADJUSTMENT OVERVIEW
Proper adjustment of the Walkabout
TM
will significantly
improve the child s success. The therapist is encouraged to
try various adjustment combinations. If the child
demonstrates primarily reflexive movements and postures,
adjustments should be made to increase the amount of
assistance that the stander provides. As the child s skill
improves, adjustments should be made to decrease the
amount of assistance.
Adjustments:
1. Column Tilt (Pitch): Affects the child s orientation in
space and can affect posture and tone.
2. Column Height: Affects the degree of assistance that
the stander provides (in addition to spring tension)
3. Pelvic and Trunk Supports: Provide precise proximal
stability. These components also provide some of the
fine tuning for trunk alignment and control.
4. Spring Tension: By changing the angle of spring tilt,
more or less assistance can be provided to bring the child
into standing.
Note: See the following pages for assembly and fitting
instructions.