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A new positioning experience
to aid physical development.
Therapy Guide.
A new novel approach for positioning during therapy.
Suitable for babies and young children with disabilities.
specialisedorthoticservices.co.uk
A new positioning experience
to aid physical development.
Designed to encourage proactive and functional
physical activities, Nessie provides a novel
approach to aid positioning during therapy.
Nessie is a multi-positional device which allows disabled
children to be positioned effectively during postural
stimulation therapy. This enables proactive positioning and
encourages functional movement, particularly important in
the early years for disabled children.
Colour Options
Crushed Velour Fabric
Lobster Red
Coral Pink
Mermaid Pink
Pool Blue
(CV1)
(CV3)
(CV4)
(CV5)
Jellyfish Purple
Dolphin Blue
Octopus Green
Sea Urchin Black
(CV9)
(CV10)
(CV11)
Seahorse Green
Whale Blue
(CV6)
(CV8)
Starfish Red
Black (Bag Material)
(CV12)
(CV13)
Available in a range of sizes suitable for babies, young
children and in some cases, young adults.
Key features:
Accessories:
Available in 4 sizes
Nessie can be used with a wide age group. Starting from
babies all the way up to teenagers and young adults.
Promotes the key positions of play therapy
Activity Mat
Available in a range of colours with removable covers. The
Nessie Activity Mat helps create a safe, soft environment.
Nessie Dimensions mm (inches)
A (Overall Length)
D
Nessie Jacket
Ideal for when Nessie is used with more than one child.
The Nessie Jacket is a hygienic foam over-mould with a
wipe clean surface.
Easy to transport
E
Nessie is light enough to be carried but heavy enough to be
stable. Ideal for travelling therapists.
C
F
G
H
Removable covers for easy cleaning in a
range of bright colours
(Overall Height)
Nessie can be used as a positioning aid in the living room or
during posture stimulation and Rebound Therapy. It creates
a safe environment to encourage functional positioning.
Dimensions
B (Overall Width)
This includes:
• Supine (lying on your back)
• Prone (tummy time)
• Long sitting
• Side lying
• Side sitting
• Crawling ‘on all 4’s’
• Straddle sitting (horse riding position)
Size
Small
Medium
Large
XLarge
A
535 (21)
815 (32)
940 (37)
1035 (40¾)
B
330 (13)
495 (19.5)
635 (25)
805 (31¾)
C
135 (5.25)
180 (7)
265 (10.5)
480 (19)
D
380 (15)
610 (24)
685 (27)
805 (31¾)
E
100 (4)
100 (4)
150 (6)
355 (14)
F
75 (3)
110 (4.25)
140 (5.5)
245 (9¾)
G
90 (3.5)
140 (5.5)
180 (7)
345 (13½)
H
100 (4)
185 (7.25)
230 (9)
430 (17)
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Therapy and positioning guide
Position 4
Side lying
• Encourages hands together, and lifting head against gravity.
With Nessie in place at floor level children can be positioned for therapy and play.
• Adjustment to the width of Nessie can be done by simply moving Nessie’s ‘arms’ until the required
position is achieved
• Beginning of pushing up into sitting.
• Nessie’s arm between child’s legs reduces crossing over of legs
‘adductor tightness’.
• Children can be placed securely into many positions along Nessie’s profiled contours. The most
common positions are shown below:
Position 1
Supine ‘Lying on your back’
• Placing children into Supine is the most stable position.
• Supine position supports physical development through
strengthening neck, tummy, shoulder and hip flexors as children
have to lift head, arms and legs up against gravity.
Position 5
Side sitting
• Follows on from Side Lying.
• Improves shoulder girdle development.
• Encourages child to ‘cross midline’ i.e., twist around.
• The hips in flexion reduces the chance of extensor thrust.
• Supports sensory development as this is the position in which it is
easiest for children to focus their eyes.
• Encourages hand / feet exploration and hands to mid line.
Position 2
Prone ‘Tummy time’
• Tummy Time supports physical development by strengthening
neck, shoulders, arms and back, and is an important foundation
for the transition to sitting via side lying / side sitting.
Position 6
Crawling ‘On all 4’s’
• Crawling Position supports physical development because
children are supporting their body weight against gravity,
strengthening muscles which may be used for movement later on.
• Encourages development of shoulder and pelvic girdle and hip
joint development.
• Is the precursor for rolling, and is a position supported by all child
development workers. e.g. health visitors and physiotherapists.
Position 3
Position 7
Long sitting
Sitting ‘Straddle’ or horse riding position
• Important part of child development, encouraging head control,
• Supports cognitive development by introducing a lordosis.
hands to midline and reaching for toys.
• Nessie’s unique ‘bumps’ encourage transverse weight bearing
through arms and shoulders.
• Supports sensory development as hands are free and able to
play.
• This position encourages a lordosis, and weight bearing through
feet, knees and hips.
This is the most demanding position and may need support at pelvis
from therapist / family.
Need more info or advice?
For more information, advice or to book a demonstration call: 0044 (0)1283 812860
Email us: [email protected]
Visit our website: www.specialisedorthoticservices.co.uk
Specialised Orthotic Services
Unit 127/8
Fauld Industrial Park
Tutbury
Staffordshire
DE13 9HS
Tel:
0044 (0)1283 812860
Fax:
0044 (0)1283 520401
Email:[email protected]
Web:www.specialisedorthoticservices.co.uk
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