SWINGBO^® VTi XL

This is the XL version of the SWINGBO VTi. It has a weight capacity of 75 kg and accommodates seat widths ranging from 36 cm to 44 cm. The welded subframe provides additional stability, while otherwise functioning identically to its smaller counterpart.

This system wheelchair bridges the gap between active wheelchairs and passive positioning wheelchairs. As a result, it also offers users with limited mobility the opportunity to tap into their active potential.

The sporty-looking underframe wheelchair features an extensive catalog of accessories and various adjustment and custom made options, providing a solution tailored to the individual user.

Particularly noteworthy is the ability to tilt the seat between -5° and +45°.

Depending on the clinical condition, the tilt function is an indispensable feature, both for therapeutic purposes and for everyday use.

Children who are unable to position themselves sufficiently independently require the special support provided by the adjustable seat unit. This is because the seating position not only influences bodily functions and structures but also the user’s activity and participation.

In addition to the tilt function, the ability to quickly adjust the level of activity is another key feature of the SWINGBO VTi XL. A locking mechanism secured via slotted holes allows for quick, stepless, and easy switching between positions without having to remove the child from the chair. This enables constant adaptation of the wheelchair to the user and their individual abilities, thereby significantly improving their coordination skills. As a result, independent participation in an active lifestyle is made possible.

In summary, it can be said that the various adjustment options for the seat surface, seat angle, and backrest angle, along with the extensive range of stabilizing accessories, offer the user the greatest possible safety and seating stability without compromising the chair’s active usability. Accessories, such as various push handle options or custom solutions, also make daily life easier for the caregiver.

Key points to note here:

• The mechanism allows for a transition between the three physiological seating positions - active, neutral, and passive - ensuring that body weight is distributed across a wide surface area while also helping to prevent pressure ulcers.
• In addition, this constant variation alternately engages and relieves all muscle groups. This regulation of muscle tone can, on the one hand, prevent spasms and, on the other, activate weak muscle groups. For example, a neutral or slightly negative seating angle emphasizes the dorsal (back) muscle chains, whereas a positive seating angle or a strongly tilted position tends to engage the ventral (abdominal) muscles.
• A seat angle of >90° can have a positive effect on leg extension spasticity.
• A seat angle of <90°, on the other hand, tends to have a positive effect on a general trunk extension pattern.
• A negative seat tilt facilitates transfer and can thus reduce spasms.
• A change in spatial position stimulates the cardiovascular system and metabolism and enhances perception by altering the field of vision.
• By adjusting the pelvic angle and thereby stimulating the core muscles, the spine can be stabilized, helping to prevent or at least support cases of scoliosis.
• The needs-based addition of lateral supports or harnesses promotes a physiologically and anatomically correct sitting position. The trunk stability achieved through this leads to optimal development of the child’s hand-eye coordination and the acquisition of physiological movement patterns in the upper extremities.