The Jockey Lite Active Chair by Krabat

The Jockey Lite active chair has been designed by adaptive experts, Krabat, for use by special needs children and special needs teens, aged 2 to 18 years, who require a little support to maintain optimal seating posture during lessons and therapy sessions.

The sleek and compact Krabat Jockey Lite is different form the Jockey and Jockey Plus, in that it contains less of the complex postural support systems present in the other two versions, making it useful for those with mild to moderate special needs,

The Jockey Lite also has a reduced undercarriage, streamlining it for use in a classroom setting where the legs might be slid under a desk or table, for example, or where space is limited.

What sets the Krabat Jockey Lite apart from other special needs activity chairs is its employment of a saddle seat, which provides the lower body spread and centre of gravity to minimize the need for excessive upper body support, hereby freeing the upper limbs and torso for true freedom of movement and the capacity for complex and dynamic therapy activities.

The neutral positioning of the pelvis, induced by the saddle system, maintains the S-curvature of the spine over time, while centering the lower extremity joints, normalizing muscle tone and length.

All in all, this sitting position has been found to minimize and prevent muscle contractors, hip pain and subluxations.

That said, sufficient, contoured upper body support is provided for the purposes of comfort, correct postural positioning and body alignment; although the saddle seat does a lot to promote an upright seating position on its own.

A high, contoured backrest maintains correct posture and alignment during seated activity sessions.

The consistency of the saddle seat can also be altered, in order to eliminate pressure in patients who are particularly sensitive to pressure sores and the like.

This is done by including optional seat padding accessories to be installed on order, such as gel infills and extra pressure cushioning.

The Krabat Jockey Lite offers numerous additional support options, including a 360 degree footrest, a neoprene chest support strap and armrests.

The saddle position has been shown to create the optimal posture for concerted upper body activities, making this a good option for special needs and able bodied users alike, during art classes, while on the lap top out during therapy sessions.

The Jockey Lite activity chair is made mobile by 5 durable, swiveling castors.

The Krabat Jockey Lite is available in 3 convenient sizes which provide the maximum usage period per size, for growing bodies.

Features:

• Maximum user weight of 176.3 lbs for sizes 1 and 2, 220.4 lbs for size 3
• Lightweight and compact
• Comfortable, adjustable saddle seat
• High, contoured backrest
• 5 swivelling castors
• Available in beige, black, pink, grey and red textile options
• Available in 3 convenient sizes
• Size 1 for users 2 to 7 years
• Size 2 for users 7-14 years
• Size 3 for users 14 years and up
• Optional accessories include: furniture knobs, seat gel filling, neoprene chest support, armrests, 360 degree footrest, cushion supracor, cushion pressure relief