Seating system
EASE OF USE
Intuitive and logical adjustments without removing or adding any parts. Exceptionally fast and easy setup can be done while client is seated. Only one tool (included with the product) needed for the setup and daily adjustments.
VERSATILITY
Advanced leg and foot positioning to meet the most demanding needs. All sizes available with power or manual high-low function and tilt-in-space. Available with dynamic and static back rest.
PRECISION
Individually adjustable components adapt to very specific needs and quarentees the optimal fit. Bilateral and stepless adjustments transfering every millimeter of growth to seat dimension. Unique functionality for increased precision and pelvic stability.
Why use the Ode?
Benefits for the client
Using Ode Seating System is intuitive and logical. Every size is adjusted similarly and offers same level of functionality regardless of the size of the seat. Ode is designed to adjust with natural joint movements due to correctly positioned hinge points so that you don’t need to worry about relocating supports when changing some of the settings. Interchangeable and individually adjustable modules secures the optimal fit of the Ode Seat and precision of the posture is achieved through bilateral and stepless adjustments. As unique features Ode Seating System offers mechanically adjusted hip flexion and rotational supports for both lumbar and thoracic trunk area. Superior and similar functionality makes Ode Seating System and Ella Stander a great combination for the clients in their everyday activities.
Benefits for the therapist
One of the main values of the Ode Seating System for therapist is that it really saves time and reduces complexity in the setting of the seat for the client. We believe that your time as a therapist should be spent with client and not with settings of the seat unit. Therefore we have designed our product so that all the adjustments for posture and seat dimensions are accessible without adding or removing any components off the seat. This allows the client to be actually seated while you finalize the dimensional and postural adjustments. By doing the settings this way you will not just save time, but you will also extend the level of precision in the settings and posture and you will remove the excess transfers of the client in and out of the seat while adjusting it.
Features & Functionalities
Optimal Fit
Children grows and they grow millimeter by millimeter. This is why Ode Seat is designed to grow with the client. Every dimensional adjustment of the seat is intentionally designed to be bilateral and stepless to guarantee the optimal fit throughout the client growth period. Stepless and bilateral design is not only a factor of comfort, but by doing this we aim to avoid those little gaps between the client body and seat supports in order to prevent the client to slide into those gaps. This improves the precision in the seating posture, but also removes the need of adding extra cushioning to fill those gaps.
Ease of Use
You should not feel like a mechanic when setting the seat for the client. ODE Seat is design so that there is no need to add or remove any parts when growing the seat dimensions or when changing the postural adjustments. Additionally when all the functions, no matter dimensional or postural, are accessible from outside the seat your client can actually be seated when you finalize the dimensional and postural settings. The initial dimensional settings are fast to do by just taking approximate measures of width and depth and pre-setting the seat to meet those. Finalizing the dimensional settings with client seated makes the seat to fit precisely to client body measures. The adjustments are intuitive and logical and only one tool (included with the product) is needed for the setup and daily adjustments.
Individual Seating Posture Pelvic control
We are all unique and even more unique are our clients with their special needs. When building the basis for optimal and individual seating posture it is important that the seat can be formed to meet these unique needs. Using the rotational lumbar support Ode Seating System can adapt to deformities in the pelvic area in order to support the pelvis from the right angles and secure it firmly. Depth, width and angle adjustable ischial plates are located under the cushion to prevent the pelvis to slide forward. Unique feature to mechanically adjust hip flexion in order to symmetrically or asymmetrically open or close hip angle makes extra ramps, wedges or cushions useless. All this is aiming to stabilize the optimal and individualized seating posture of our unique clients.
Individual Seating Posture Lower leg adjustments
When building the basis we should not forget the groundings; the feet. Ode seating system offers a wide selection of lower leg and foot adjustments as standard. The standard adjustments include: Hip abduction & adduction, hip flexion, knee flexion, foot width & depth, foot abduction & adduction, foot plantar- & dorsiflexion and also foot pronation & supination. All stepless and bilateral naturally. With this wide selection of standard features for feet, included with firm hold of pelvic, we are able to create a solid basis aiming to support the upper body and head.
Hinge point
Ode is designed to adjust with natural joint movements due to correctly positioned hinge points so that you don’t need to worry about relocating supports when changing some of the settings.
Individual Seating Posture Thoracic control
Once basis are set it is time to focus on thoracic area aiming for control and fit. For optimal fit it is possible to use the modules from smaller or bigger seat sizes to meet the client body dimensions. Equally to pelvic area the rotational thoracic pad is available to facilitate precision in seating posture for example in case of scoliosis or other deformations in the spinal area. For stability and control a various kinds of lateral supports are available in various sizes and additional control is delivered with accessories like shoulder pads and elbow pads. Fixation of the upper body can be done by using thoracic belt or harnesses. Once again… everything is bilateral, stepless and adjustable even when client is seated.
Individual Seating Posture Head control
It is our belief that when basis are set so that the feet, pelvic and upper body are all well aligned the head control already improves. For further head control Timo offers three types of head rests in various sizes. Each type adds on functionality such as off set from center line and lateral support options. For increased performance Timo can include a HeAdaloft™ head band to our configurations of Ode Seating System and Ella Standers. As we recognize we can not be best in the world in developing head rests, we have decided to design adapters into our portfolio of head rests. These adapters enables you to mount various incredible head rests into our Ode Seating System. Be in contact to us for further information of this option.
Added Value
As added value Ode Seating System offers a huge amount of functionality as an in-built functionality. Our philosophy has been to build the functionality into seating system and this way reduce the list of accessories. This will help in determining the needed configurations and will help you to stay in your budget as the pricing becomes more transparent. Additionally, just like in Ella Stander, all the sizes are operated and adjusted similarly, all functions are stepless and bilateral, all sizes has same functionalities and all the accessories are available to every Seat size. All sizes grow without additional components and all adjustments are visible allowing the client remain seated while finalizing the adjustments. All this is designed to guarantee the precision of posture and optimal fit of the seating unit throughout the growth of the client
Mobile Bases
First of all, same mobile base can used with any size of Ode seat. So you can look ahead and choose an Ode Mini with powered high-low Indoor base and use the same base when the seat size grows. Handy, right? Ode Seat can be mounted on Indoor Base or Outdoor Base. Seat is easily detachable from the base so the seat can be switched between the bases depending on the location. Ode Indoor Base offers a high-low function enabling the client to be seated close to floor or to be raised up to table level. Its tilt-in-space function helps to manage the pressure distribution and is also good for occasional resting during the day. Ode Outdoor Base is equipped with larger wheels to enable activities in outdoors. It also includes the tilt-in-space function, but also rear drum brakes and anti-tip bars for safe journeys outside. Outdoor base is foldable for easier transport and storage. Both bases are equipped with angle adjustable push bar making it easier to move the Seating System when seat is tilted or assistants are different heights.
Cushions & Fabric
Ode Seat cushions are comfortable and removable 30 mm thick foam cushions. Upholsteries are available in various colors in two fabric types: Aqua Stirata and Dartex Performance, out of which Dartex is washable in washing machine even in 70°C temperature. The recommended fabric is Dartex as its smooth surface is extremely easy to wipe clean.
Size Guide
When choosing the right size seating system for the client all we need to know is client weight, client thigh length and hip width. With these measures we are able to determine the size of the seat module best fitting for the client. Keeping in mind other Ode Seat modules are more or less interchangeable with each other we then build the seat using the modules that best fit for individual client. To help you in this we have pre-build configurations that are most common and you simply fine tune those when needed.
Both Mobile Bases, Indoor and Outdoor, comes in one size so any seat size can be combined with same base. As a choice to one base philosophy we have developed a small Mini Indoor Base for the smallest Mini Seat unit. Indoor Base can be chosen with gas piston assisted or power assisted high-low function. Our recommendation is to look to the future and choose the powered high-low version and use the same base through the changing seat sizes.
| ODE MINI | ODE Size 1 | ODE Size 2 | ||||
| min. | max. | min. | max. | min. | max. | |
| Maximum User Weight [kg] | 25 | 40 | 55 | |||
| Seat Depth [cm] | 15 | 24 | 21 | 31 | 26 | 37 |
| Seat Width incl. hip guides [cm] (no hip guides*) | 13 | 22 (24*) | 19 | 29 (34*) | 27 | 37 (39*) |
Fabric Options
Dartex Performance
Dartex Performance is water resistant and wet wipeable fabric available in four colors. Dartex upholsteries are also machine washable in upto 70°C temperature after removing cushioning. Smooth surface of the Dartex is extremely easy to keep clean with wiping and it is getting more and more popular as a choice of cover material.
For the ones preferring more tradional “fabric like” surface the option is Dartex Reversed which maintains all the features of Dartex but gives a different touch.
When needed new cover sets are available as spare part
Agua Stirata
Aqua Stirata is water resistant and moist wipeable fabric availabel in three colors. Aqua Stirata upholstieries can be steam cleaned in-situ, but they are not machine washable. Upholsteries are removable from the cushions in case needed.
Surface of the Aqua Stirata is traditional fabric type which makes it a preferred choice for some clients, parents and carers.
When needed new cover sets are available as spare part.
Modules & Accessories
Modules
Choosing the right seat size is the starting point for Ode seating System configuration. Seats are available in 3 different sizes: Size Mini, Size 1 and Size 2. Available seat width range is 13 – 37 cm (39 cm without hip guides.). Available seat depth range is 15 – 37 cm. Client thigh length and hip width in combination to client weight determines what size of seat is chosen for individual client.
Seat includes the mechanical adjustments for bilateral hip flexion, bilateral thigh length and abduction & adduction as standard features.
Seat module includes:
seat unit, thigh guides, hip guides and back rest column
Angle adjustable back rests are available with static bar or with dynamic system. The flex in dynamic system is done using metal spring system which is lockable to static mode when needed. Spring system is tension adjustable which allows the flex resistance to be increased manually when client strength increases due to growth. Dynamic system is often chosen for the clients having tendency for extension or rocking movement whereas static back rest is often enough for majority of client who do not have these tendencies. Back rest includes the option of choosing a rotational back rest plate instead of height adjustable back plate. This is beneficial feature to include to configuration for example for the clients with spinal deformities on the upper body area.
Back rest includes:
back rest plate with option for rotation, back rest slide, dynamic or static mechanism
In Ode Seating System lumbar support is designed as a separate, individually adjustable, part from the back rest. As the stability of the pelvis is one of the basis for stable seating posture this design removes the need for additional foam padding for the lumbar area. Lumbar support is possible to have with rotational mechanism allowing the support to be located exactly to right point in exactly the right angle. Rotational lumbar support is often chosen to configuration when client has challenges like scoliosis, lordosis or tilt in lower back area.
Lumbar support includes:
lumbar support pad with option for rotation, lumbar support slide
Ode seating system is equipped, as standard, with individually adjustable foot rests and individually adjustable foot rest bars. There is three sizes of sandal type foot rests available with straps and strap pads. In design we have made a conscious choice of adding as much functionality as possible to seat as standard features so that the seat would fit, as it is, to as many clients as possible without having the need for selecting various accessories. Foot rests and foot rest bars includes adjustment for bilateral knee flexion, bilateral leg length, foot width, foot abduction & adduction, foot pronation & supination and foot plantar- & dorsiflexion. All as standard features. A single foot plate with straps and strap pads is available as an optional choice.
Foot rests and foot rest bars includes:
angle adjustable columns and hardware, sandals, straps, strap pads
Ode arm rests are bilaterally adjustable in height, width and angle. Angle adjustment is available in up & down direction but also the pad itself can be horizontally rotated. On some occasions the arm rests can be left out from the configuration, but tray holders are mounted on arm rests so tray requires always also arm rests. Arm rests are available with three different pad sizes.
Arm rests include:
height, width and angle adjustable hardware, pads.
There is normally a pelvic belt and thoracic belt or harness chosen for Ode seating system configuration. Pelvic belts are available as 2-point or 4-point belts in three sizes. Thoracic belts and harnesses are available in four sizes. All belt and harness mountings are bilaterally and stepless adjustable in order to position them correctly. Thoracic belt can be left out from the configuration in case a Harness is used. Similarly thoracic belt or harness can be left out from the configuration when Flexible swing-away laterals are chosen. It is possible to use other manufacturers belts and harnesses in Ode seating when they fit to original Ode belt and harness mountings. Be in contact to us for further information. Belt Includes: Belt with velcro and buckle fastening.
An optional de-rotational pelvic support is available, with the possibility to adjust the depth and angle around the lateral and vertical axis.
Lateral supports are available as 3 different versions in 3 different sizes each. This enables you to match the lateral supports with user specific needs in user specific size. Choosing the lateral supports with “Swing-Away” option enables to turn the one or both lateral supports to side. This is a helpful feature, enabling the lateral supports to be turned away to the side, facilitating the transfer of the user into Ode seating system. The “Flexi pad”-option equips your Ode seat with flexible lateral supports including the swing-away mechanism. Flexible lateral supports provide increased anterior support around the thoracic trunk. Additionally flexible lateral supports can be used to simulate “arms around the pelvic”, offering a feeling of security. Lateral supports can be left out from the configuration, if client has sufficient enough upper body control.
Lateral Supports Includes:
Hardware and pads.
Plastic tray is available for all Ode Seat sizes. Tray holder is attached to arm rests, so tray always requires also arm rest into configuration. Tray holder is also a convenient place to store the tray while tray is not in use. Tray is adjustable in depth, height and angle.
Tray includes:
tray, tray bars, tray holder sleeves
3 types of head rests are available in various sizes. All types and sizes are compatible with any Ode seat size. The three types covers options with center line off set and adjustable head rest lateral wings. Head rest can be let out from the configuration in cases when client has well enough head control. For increased performance Timo can include a HeAdaloft™ head band to our configurations of Ode Seating System. As we recognize we can not be best in the world in developing head rests, we have decided to design adapters into our portfolio of head rests. These adapters enables you to mount various incredible head rests into our Ode Seating System. Be in contact to us for further information of this option.
Head Rest includes:
Head rest cushion, metal head rest hardware.
Ode Seat can be mounted on an Indoor Base or on an Outdoor Base. Seat is easily detachable from the base so the seat can be switched between the bases depending on the location. Additionally same mobile base can used with any size of Ode seat! You can look ahead and choose an Ode seat with powered high-low Indoor base and use the same base when the seat size grows. Ode Indoor Base offers a high-low function enabling the client to be seated close to floor or to be raised up to table level. Its tilt-in-space function helps to manage the pressure distribution and is also good for occasional resting during the day. Ode Outdoor Base is equipped with larger wheels to enable activities in outdoors. It also includes the tilt-in-space function, but also rear drum brakes and anti-tip bars for safe journeys outside. Outdoor base is foldable for easier transport and storage. Both bases are equipped with angle adjustable push bar making it easier to move the Seating System when seat is tilted or assistants are different heights. Indoor Base includes: 4 lockable 100mm castors, Hi-Lo system (manual or powered), Tilt-in-Space system, angle adjustable push bar
Outdoor Base includes:
12” or 16” rear wheel with drum brakes, 6” front wheels, Tilt-in-Space system, Anti-tip system, angle adjustable push bar, foldable push bar
Accessories
Shoulder protraction pads are available in 2 sizes. Both sizes fit to any Ode seat size. Shoulder protraction pads are often selected when client is spastic and has tendency to extend and swing the arms backward. Shoulder protraction pads can help to prevent this by limiting backward shoulder movement. Shoulder protraction pads includes harness brackets as harness is often recommend with spastic clients.
Shoulder protraction pads Includes:
Hardware, pads and harness fitting kit.
If you wish to use harness in securing client upper body, a kit of harness brackets is required. Harness fitting kit is always included with the shoulder protraction pads, but can also be chosen separately. Timoteos offers one kind of harness in four sizes, but it is possible to use other supplier harnesses in combination with Ode seat. Be in contact to us for further information. When a Harness is used, it is possible to leave out the thoracic belt, if the harness provides adequate support by itself. Harness fitting kit Includes: Metal brackets and plastic cam locks.