Adapt2 Row and SEN
Concept2 Indoor Rowers are a fantastic way for children with a wide range of disabilities both (physical, learning and scenery disabilities) to safely access and enjoy one of the most complete, all-round physical activities available.
Increasing popular in SEN schools across the UK, indoor rowing is an effective tool to engage children in physical activity and teach them a variety of core skills.
"None of the children had ever been rowing before and two of the older ones displayed such an aptitude for it that it is highly likely that they will try it again. Not only was the experience a huge boost to the children's self esteem and confidence, but it was a perfect bonding opportunity for the group and helped to form the strong ties that will hold this supportive group together for many years to come."
Play Service Coordinator
Richard House Children's Hospice
There are a number of ways you may be able to use indoor rowing to your advantage. Listed here are a few ideas that may help.
Adapt 2 Row Seating Systems for the Concept2 Indoor Rower
IFI Approved Package
The Adapt 2 Row Seating System has been designed by Simon Goodey of the UK Adaptive Rowing, it is a module system and allows you to create a support specific to the requirements of users.
Below is an example of what can be put together. The two types of seats have been designed to fit easily onto the Indoor Rower to increase the seating stability and assist with trunk balance where it is required.
Adapt 2 Row Complementary Support Seat and Accessories: £265
Designed for users who require a greater degree of support than the standard Concept 2 seat, including elderly people and those with learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, dyspraxia and incomplete/low level spinal cord injury.
Manufactured from glass fibre with a polished gel coat and available in a range of colours. It is advisable to use the seat in conjunction with padding to prevent pressure sores.
Small Seat Pad
Lumbar and Lap straps with Velcro fittings
Adapt 2 Row Postural Support Seat and Accessories: £376
Designed for users with physical and neuro-muscular impairments who require a high degree of postural support, including those with spinal cord injuries, amputees, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease.
Manufactured as above, this is a larger bucket style seat and would be generally used by people who would transfer from a wheelchair. The seat can be fixed in position by the use of clamps allowing a stable transfer. Lumbar and lap straps are available to restrain the user. We would highly recommend the seat to be used in conjunction with padding to prevent pressure sores.
Large Seat Pad
Lumbar and Lap straps with Velcro fittings
Monorail Clamps
We would recommend you contact either Concept2 or Simon Goodey for advice on the seats and accessories before you purchase.
ErgChatter
A simple (and FREE!) piece of third-party software, ErgChatter gives a voice to your Performance Monitor. Designed with the vision impaired rower in mind, ErgChatter announces your performance data at regular intervals as you row.
For more information please visit www.concept2.co.uk/software/ergchatter.php.
