Equipoise Straddle Seat

The Equipoise Straddle Seat from SOS introduces an alternative approach to functional seating for children with complex postures. Conventional seating adopts a 90 / 90 sitting posture which has basic intrinsic disadvantages for the severely disabled child when working to develop sitting balance. Floor sitting or mobile version The Equipoise is now available in 2 options: Floor sitting version to allow very young / small children to access Larger Mobile version for older children. The Equipoise Straddle seat from SOS uses sitting posture based on the position adopted when riding a horse. The effect of reducing hip flexion automatically produces a lordosis and puts the extensor muscle groups at an advantage. This places the child in an enhanced position of balance and minimises the effect of sitting with a poor centre of gravity, common in conventional sitting posture. Children with poor sitting balance can achieve a more stable position on the equipoise due to reduced flexion in the posture, improving seating balance and function.