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Signature: Signature: This booklet was designed by The Shonaquip Social Enterprise for use in training. The use of modified text or illustrations is not permitted under any circumstances. Please contact info@ShonaquipSE.org.za with any queries or feedback regarding the booklet or its use.
Contents Contact us Cape Town Head Office 021 797 8239 Parts of your Madiba2go How is a Madiba2go different from a Madiba buggy? How do I transport the Madiba2go? Your therapist How do I seat the Madiba2go user? Phone number...
Parts of your Madiba2go How is a Madiba2go different from (without cushion and covers) a Madiba buggy? 1 front castor It is able to fold and dismantle for easier, flat transport. 2 rear wheel It is less restrictive and bulky for the user and less bulky for the carer.
How do I transport the Madiba2go? How do I seat the Madiba2go user? The Madiba2go can be dismantled easily and folded flat for convenient 1. Make sure all the covers are in place on the buggy. storage and transport. The seat can be slid off the frame and the 2.
Always tell the user if you are going to adjust the tilt backwards. It is better to tilt the Madiba2go once the user is in the buggy so that you can check for the best position. Someone should stand behind the user while the buggy is being placed in tilt.
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You will need to use a no 10 spanner to change the position of the footbox. The 2 nuts allow the footbox to slide up and down once loosened. Madiba2go fully tilted position Footbox height Lap tray adjustment View from behind footbox.
Madiba2go? (Therapist) Trunk laterals adjustment * This is a brief guide only. For additional information on fitting and adjustment of the Madiba2go, please contact info@ShonaquipSE.org.za or phone 021 797 8239. It is recommended that the therapist ONLY make the following adjustments should the needs of the child change as he grows and develops.
If the 0-40 degrees. You will user can’t hold his/her head and body upright, tilting the Madiba2go need a size 10 pipe helps to support the head against the headrest. It is a useful position spanner for bolts and a for rest.
When coming down a steep slope, it is safer to have an extra helper tray must be used at all times when the user is in the Madiba2go. holding onto the front of the buggy (footbox frame). When going up a Work out which daily activities e.g.
Do you need help? The older user may spend up to 8 hours in the Madiba2go once used 3. Keep your feet apart, to it, however some change in position is important during the day.
Basic maintenance: Looking after your buggy will increase its lifespan and ensure the Make an appointment to bring the Madiba2go in as soon as safety of the user. possible if the frame is damaged or if parts need replacement.
Has your Madiba2go been changed Has your lap tray been changed in any way? in any way? Changes or extras are marked on this drawing. Therapist’s name Signature User/carer’s name Signature Changes or extras are marked on this drawing.
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Date seen: ________/_______/______ Therapist: ___________________________ Date seen: ________/_______/______ Therapist: ___________________________ Phone number: _______________________ Phone number: _______________________ Madiba2go adjustments Madiba2go adjustments Special recommendations Special recommendations for user/carer for user/carer Additional carer training Additional carer training Your next appointment is with: _______________________(therapist)
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Date seen: ________/_______/______ Therapist: ___________________________ Date seen: ________/_______/______ Therapist: ___________________________ Phone number: _______________________ Phone number: _______________________ Madiba2go adjustments Madiba2go adjustments Special recommendations Special recommendations for user/carer for user/carer Additional carer training Additional carer training Your next appointment is with: _______________________(therapist)
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