MiniCAPS
MiniCAPS
MiniCAPS Paediatric Postural Seating System
MiniCAPS is an adjustable specialist seating system designed for children whose assessed postural needs require more support than a standard wheelchair seating arrangement can provide.
Each system is configured around the child, their posture, movement, functional goals, daily activities and the wheelbase selected by the prescribing team.
Designed and manufactured by Active Design in Birmingham, MiniCAPS combines a supportive seat and back with individually positioned components that can be adjusted as part of the child’s wider postural management plan.
Depending on individual need, the system can help provide the stability required for comfort, movement, communication, play, learning and participation, while recognising that children’s presentation can vary with growth, fatigue, tone and activity.
For children requiring a heavier duty modular seating route, clinicians may also wish to explore CAPS II, which shares many of the same features.
MiniCAPS provides configurable postural support with adjustment for growth and changing needs.
Depending on the prescription, the system may include:
- Contoured or ramped seat cushion with pelvic positioning
- Adjustable back support
- Thoracic and pelvic support components
- Head support selected around the child’s assessed needs
- Knee control or pommel options
- Foot supports
- Interfaces for compatible belts, harnesses and trays
- Interface for the agreed wheelchair or mobility base
- Adjustable elements that can help respond to growth and changes in presentation
- Range of available positioning components, materials and accessories
- Fully crash tested
The final configuration is individual. Component choice, positioning and adjustment should be based on assessment and reviewed during real-world use rather than treated as a fixed formula.
