Case Studies - Angel

THE DELFI PRO FROM CONSOLOR MAKES A REAL DIFFERENCE TO ANGEL

Six year old Angel Street from Dorset is a fantastic example of what a difference the recently launched Delfi Pro seating system from Consolor can make.

Angel was born with Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy which affects the movement in all her limbs and means she requires extremely specialist seating as Angel’s OT Mary Morris explained: “As the OT here at Langside School www.diverseabilitiesplus.org.uk I have been heavily involved in the upgrading of Angel’s equipment and nothing is more vital than her seating system”. Working closely with Angel’s parents, Mary and the wheelchair clinic assessed many different seating systems however nothing could match the level of support and comfort Angel received from the Delfi Pro.

Mary continued: “Angel’s level of CP results in her having a strong extensor thrust and developing established patterns of movement which we are always looking to change. The clever design of the Delfi Pro offers Angel superb levels of support at all times. The expanding back rest allows her to push against it when she is in extension and then as she slowly relaxes it brings her back to a better position for her hips and helps her stay symmetrical. I would certainly recommend fellow OT’s and parents consider Consolor when looking to purchase a new seating system” concluded Mary.

The unique qualities of the Delfi Pro are what make it such a special product and set it apart from any other on the market. It has a Dynamic backrest, which allows the seating system to absorb spasticity and therefore prevents the child from losing pelvic position in the seat during spasm. To further prevent a posterior pelvic position from being adopted, the system is fitted with a fully adjustable pre-ischial bar. As well as comfort and functionality, the Delfi Pro provides the user with enhanced flexibility as it can be fitted to any model of wheelchair or powerchair and can easily be transferred between indoor and outdoor bases promoting increased freedom and independence for the user and family.

Angel has been attending Langside School in Dorset for nearly three years and is one of 24 pupils all of whom have severe multi levels of disability. “Having a facility like this for Angel and the support of people like Mary and Consolor makes such a difference” commented Angel’s mother Paula. In the nine months that Angel has been using the Delfi Pro her parents and teachers have both noticed the change in her. As Paula continued, “If you or I are not comfortable this will affect our mood and the same is so true with Angel who

is so much happier since she started using the Delfi Pro. In fact Angel spends the whole day in it whether at school or at home which means we can now enjoy days out as a family without having to transfer Angel and with the recline function Angel can be moved to a more horizontal position when tired.”

The Delfi Pro is a modular paediatric seating system, fully adjustable in both a symmetrical and asymmetrical manner, making it a cost effective investment for anyone looking for a high quality, versatile product that improves positioning and posture.

Parents and carers can feel confident that the Delfi Pro will always provide the best possible support to the user and if anything needs changing adjustments can be made with ease. The product comes in three sizes with sized parts fully interchangeable for example a size 1 seat could feature a size 3 leg support. This allows for a wealth of options and greater scope for growth. Consolor also offers a wide range of belts, buckles and accessories including footrests, trays, headrests and covers so further customising your bespoke Delfi Pro is simple.

A final word from Angel’s mother: “It is not easy to put into words how impressed we have been with the Delfi Pro, Consolor and our contact Kieran. From the very first meeting nothing has been too much trouble for Kieran and even though we have now had the Delfi Pro for nearly a year we still speak to Kieran on a regular basis regarding Angel’s ongoing requirements. I would urge every parent to speak to Kieran before making any decision on seating systems”.