Upsee User Manual p23
1.4 Is the Upsee a replacement for
physical therapy?
The Upsee is an addition to physical
therapy. It is important that your child
continues with their physical therapy
routine. We recommend that you
inform your child’s physical therapist
that you are using the Upsee. You
may also wish to seek advice prior to
purchasing the Upsee from your child’s
physical therapist.
Safety and the Upsee
2.1 My back hurts when I use the
Upsee – what should I do?
Correct use of the Upsee should not be
uncomfortable for you or your child. If
you experience pain you must STOP
using the Upsee. If your pain persists,
consult your physician.
Before trying again with the Upsee,
check the following:
a. Make sure your child is not too tall
in relation to your height – please
read section 9.1 (Assessment
and Prescription) ofyourUser
Instructions for further guidance;
b. Ensure your adult belt is not too
high around your waist – make
sure the belt rests lower down on
your hips – please read section 9.2
(Putting on your Upsee) of your
User Instructions;
c. Don’t allow your child to get too
tired as they may become unable
to support their own weight - you
must not let your child hang
off your belt. Limit your use of
the Upsee to the length of time
that your child can be active and
participating in upright weight
bearing.
Do not resume use of the Upsee until
you are pain free, and assuming you
are observing the points above, you can
begin to slowly build up your tolerance.
2.2 I feel unsteady using the Upsee –
help! ?
Check the height of the child compared
to the adult using the Upsee is within
safe limits (please refer to section 9.1
(Assessment and Prescription) of your
User Instructions) - the child’s shoulders
should not be higher than the adult’s
navel. Check that the adult’s stomach
doesn’t push the child too far forward
so that they are unable to stand up
straight. If so, the Upsee is not suitable
for use by this adult.
Begin using Upsee in a familiar
environment for short periods of
time and build up condence with
experience. Stand with the feet wider
apart, take wider steps than you would
normally, and have someone else
present, or use your hallway or an
environment where there is a wall for
you to get additional support from if you
need it. Take your time and don’t rush.
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