OCTOPUS REHAB CAR BELT SYSTEM

Rehab belt system, safe positioning solution in vehicles - for children & adults

If a rehab car seat does not (no longer) fit, but the 3-point belt offers far too little support, the THOMASHILFEN Octopus rehab belt system provides safety. It offers children and adults stable hold and support without restriction. Lockable belt buckles prevent dangerous unbuckling during the ride. Easy handling and quick vehicle change make Octopus the perfect companion for mobility in everyday life of families.

The Octopus positioning harness is not classified as a safety harness, but as a medical device for positioning. To comply with safety regulations, the vehicle safety harness MUST ALWAYS be worn over the Octopus positioning harness. This combination provides additional safety for the user.

Suitable for users: Level I – III GMFCS (Gross Motor Function Classification System) 

Especially suitable for:

• Muscular functional limitations / postural instability
• Weak muscle tone (“slack” posture)
• Hyperactivity / high urge to move
• Perceptual disorders / Autism
• Mental disability (risk of unbuckling)
• Obesity

Maximum safety

• Positioning belt ensures upright sitting position, as a precondition for the optimal function of the 3-point safety belt in the vehicle
• Lockable belt buckles prevent dangerous unbuckling while driving in the event of restless movements or impaired perception

Optimal seating position

• Seat belt system with seat vest gives shoulders, upper body and pelvis secure support during the ride
• Padded 7-point seat vest is pleasantly soft, comfortable and does not pinch
• Long rides are less exhausting for the user due to better posture support
• Constant tilting forward or sideways due to weak muscle tone is prevented
• Individual adaptation to different users

Stress-free & uncomplicated handling

• No heavy child seat has to be carried - reduces strain on the backs of parents and caregivers in everyday life
• For a quick change of vehicles, the base backs remain in the car ready mounted, only the 7-point seat vest changes vehicles with the user.
• The Octopus can be used with a booster seat from a body weight of 30 kg / 66.1 lb
• Easy cleaning of the pads of the vest and back

OCTOPUS FEATURES

Optimal comfort & support: 7-point seat vest provides seating comfort and optimal support for upright positioning of the upper body.

No slipping forward: Crotch strap prevents forward & away slipping and ensures good pelvic position. Removable if necessary.

High flexibility: Can be used with almost all vehicle seats - including single seats, bench seats and with booster seats.

Even more safety: Seven lockable belt buckles provide even more safety, no more unbuckling on their own.

Only with 3-point safety belt: Important: ALWAYS use the THOMASHILFEN Octopus together with the 3-point safety belt provided in the vehicle.

Flexible to use: Fast changing of cars: the basic back parts remain mounted in the cars, only the 7-point seat vest changes cars with the user.

Belt cutter: In the event of an accident, the locked belts can be quickly cut with the included belt cutter.

Installation in the vehicle

Easily mounted on the seat or in the vehicle without tools or damage

Suitable for both front and rear seats

Belts can be adjusted quickly and easily

Also usable in small cars