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Nessie Positioning Support
U. S. Patent No. 9,474,387
APN-1000S
APN-2000M
APN-3000L
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Nessie’s unique design and exibility allow it to be manipulated into a wide range
of positioning supports during play and therapy.
• This user manual is designed to provide guidance on the use and
maintenance of the Nessie.
• Determine, with a physician or therapist, the suitability of this product for the
intended user.
• Nessie must always be used only at oor level.
• NEVER use the Nessie on an elevated platform or surface.
• NEVER leave the Nessie close to any open ame (i.e. open gas re).
• NEVER leave the user unattended in the Nessie.
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
• Fire retardant materials have been used in the construction of this positioning
system.
• It is important that no accelerants are introduced to the materials (e.g. Hair
spray, fabric cleaners, deodorants, polish etc..), as this may adversely affect
the re retardancy of your equipment.
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INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES
FIRE RETARDANCY
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POSITIONING THE USER
Follow these guidelines when using the Nessie:
• Nessie is intended to be used on a secure, at surface and only at a oor
level.
• Make sure to use the Nessie in an area with adequate space in order to
access and interact with the user.
• Width adjustments on the Nessie can be done by simply moving the ‘arms’
of the Nessie until the required position is achieved.
• The user can be placed securely into many positions along the Nessie’s
proled contours, with the most common options shown below:
Supine ‘Lying on your back’ (Fig. 1)
• Supine is the most stable position.
• Supine position supports
physical development through
strengthening neck, tummy,
shoulder and hip exors as
children have to lift head, arms
and legs up against gravity.
• The hips in exion reduce 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.
Prone ‘Tummy Time’ (Fig. 2)
• 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 or side sitting.
• Prone is the precursor for rolling.
Figure 1
Figure 2
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POSITIONING THE USER
• Long Sitting (Fig. 3)
• Important part of child
development, encouraging head
control, maintaining midline and
reaching for toys.
• Nessie’s unique ‘BUMPS’
encourage transverse weight
bearing through arms and
shoulders.
Side Lying (Fig. 4)
• Side lying encourages hands
together and lifting head against
gravity.
• Beginning of pushing up into
sitting.
• Nessie’s arm between child’s legs
reduces crossing over of legs and
‘adductor tightness’.
Side Sitting (Fig. 5)
• Follows on from Side Lying.
• Improves shoulder girdle
development.
• Encourages child to ‘cross
midline’ i.e. twist around.
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
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POSITIONING THE USER
Crawling ‘On all 4’s’ (Fig. 6)
• 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.
Sitting ‘Straddle’ or Horse Riding
(Fig. 7)
• Supports cognitive development
by introducing a lordosis.
• Supports sensory development
as hands are free and able to
play.
• This position encourages a
lordosis and weight bearing
through feet, knees and hips.
• Note: This is the most demanding
position. The child may need
to be supported at pelvis by a
therapist or caregiver while in this
position.
Figure 6
Figure 7
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MAINTENANCE
• The foam inside the Nessie is an open cell memory foam and is sealed
inside a waterproof plastic liner.
• DO NOT REMOVE THE PLASTIC LINER FROM THE FOAM.
• DO NOT WASH THE FOAM AND/OR THE PLASTIC LINER.
• NEVER use harsh chemicals such as bleach on any part of the Nessie.
• The plastic liner needs to be repaired immediately if it’s damaged.
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CLEANING
• Simply wipe down the plastic liner with a mild detergent. Towel dry and leave
at a room temperature to dry thoroughly. DO NOT use heat to dry the liner
as it could damage it.
• DO NOT place the Nessie close to an open re.
• Light soiling on the cover can simply be removed by using a damp cloth or
baby wipe.
• The cover can be easily removed for thorough washing. Refer to the
washing instructions on the inside of the cover (Fig. 8).
Figure 8
WARRANTY
© 2017 Columbia Medical, LLC. dba Inspired by Drive
Inspired by Drive warrants this product to be free of defects in material
and workmanship. Our obligation under this warranty is limited to
repair or replacement of any part or entire unit at our option for a
period of one year from date of delivery to the original purchaser. The
warranty does not include cost of inconvenience, property damage,
misuse, abuse, crash or similar incidents. The warranty will not
apply if product has been tampered with or repaired by unauthorized
individuals.
C0000-10-63 (Rev B) 04/2017
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