Abilitations Original StraddleSitter Becomes A Customer Favorite

Media Contact:
Donna Johnson
Phone: 770-449-5700, ext. 306
E-mail: dmj@sportime.com

March 1, 2000 - Originally designed by a parent for her child suffering from Cerebral Palsy, the StraddleSitter is a unique seating aid that helps patients maintain a seated position for long periods of time without falling. As a result, the StraddleSitter improves postural muscles, enables normal viewing from a seated position and encourages socialization.

The StraddleSitter has become one of Abilitations' best selling products since its debut in the Abilitations catalog over two years ago.

"For the physically challenged, the quality of one's positioning can affect self-esteem and rehabilitative progress," says catalog director, Ilana Danneman, PT. "I believe the StraddleSitter has become a favorite because it addresses this issue so well."

Specifically sized for children six months to three years in developmental age, the StraddleSitter is constructed of a soft, dense foam that is strong enough to support the body without being harsh on a child's skin. For more information on the StraddleSitter and other therapy products in the Abilitations catalog, call 1-800-850-8602 for a FREE catalog.

Abilitations encourages original product ideas from its customers and pays a royalty for products that appear in the catalog. To submit a product idea, call Ilana Danneman at 1-800-444-5700, extension 281 or e-mail the idea to idanneman@sportime.com.

Abilitations sells equipment for the development and restoration of physical and mental ability through movement and is mailed four times a year. Visit the Abilitations web site at www.abilitations.com.

Abilitations is a part of Sportime International, a leading catalog retailer dedicated to physical education and movement products, located in Atlanta, Ga.

Sportime International is a subsidiary of School Specialty, Inc., the largest supplier of non-textbook educational products in the United States.

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