SATCo Attachment for Large Bench (Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control)

SATCo Attachment for Large and Extra Large Therapy Bench | Removable Trunk Control Strapping System Turn your JDEN Therapy Bench into a SATCo-ready assessment and training bench. This removable attachment holds the pelvis firmly in a neutral position with colour-coded thigh and waist straps. That frees your hands to support and assess the trunk, one segment at a time.

It fixes to threaded points already built into the bench, so there's no drilling and no permanent change. Unbolt it, and the bench goes back to standard use.

Australian-made. Fits current and existing JDEN Therapy Benches. A firm, repeatable base for SATCo

The Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control (SATCo) is used by physiotherapists and occupational therapists to work out exactly where a child's trunk control breaks down. It is also used to target support and training at that level. The test depends on one thing above all: a pelvis that is held securely in neutral, so the only variable is the trunk.

Our SATCo Attachment gives you that base on the JDEN Therapy Bench. It's quick to set up, easy to adjust while the child is seated, and comes off completely when you need the bench for something else.

How it works

- A birch ply plate bolts to the underside of the seat.

- Eight 25 mm cam locks on the plate hold the strap ends.

- Colour-coded straps wrap the child and clip together above the seat with side-release buckles.

- Fine-tune the fit by pulling each strap through its cam lock underneath. Lift the cam lever to release.

Key features 

- Purpose-built for SATCo: holds the pelvis in neutral so you can assess and train trunk control segment by segment.

- Colour-coded straps: red and blue thigh straps (one per leg) and a black waist / pelvic strap, so set-up is fast and repeatable.

- Clips above the seat: side-release buckles sit within easy reach, so you can secure the child while keeping a hand on them.

- Two-stage adjustment: adjusters on the buckles, plus cam locks under the seat for a firm, precise fit.

- Eight cam lock positions: spare anchor points allow alternative strapping set-ups, such as anterior or posterior pelvic strapping.

- Neoprene comfort sleeves: soft padding where the straps contact the child.

- No damage to your bench: mounts to the bench's existing M6 threaded inserts with four furniture bolts. No drilling, no glue, no marks.

- Fully removable: undo four bolts with the Allen key supplied and the bench returns to standard use.

- Backward compatible: fits JDEN Therapy Benches already in use in clinics, schools and homes.

- Made in Australia from European birch plywood, finished to match our benches.

What's included

- SATCo mounting plate (birch ply) with 8 x 25 mm cam locks fitted

- 2 x thigh straps (red and blue) with side-release buckles and adjusters

- 1 x waist / pelvic strap (black) with side-release buckle and adjusters

- Neoprene comfort sleeves

- 4 x furniture bolts

- Allen key

Fitting in three steps

1. Fit: place the plate on the underside of the seat and fix it to the existing threaded inserts with the four furniture bolts and the Allen key.

2. Secure: seat the child, wrap the straps, click the buckles together above the seat, then pull each strap through its cam lock to tighten.

3. Remove: undo the four bolts and lift the plate off. Your bench is intact and ready for everyday therapy use. 

About the SATCo

The SATCo was developed by Penny Butler and colleagues as part of the Targeted Training approach. With the pelvis secured, the examiner provides firm manual support around the trunk and moves it down one segment at a time: shoulder girdle, armpits, lower shoulder blades, lower ribs, below the ribs, pelvis, and finally no support.

At each level the child is checked for three types of control:

- Static: holding an upright, neutral posture still for about 5 seconds

- Active: holding that posture while turning the head or reaching

- Reactive: keeping or regaining that posture after a brisk nudge

The first level where control is lost shows where support and training should be targeted. Repeating the assessment over time tracks progress. Published research reports good reliability for the SATCo (Butler et al., 2010, Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology).

Who it's for

- Paediatric physiotherapists and occupational therapists

- Clinics, early intervention services, hospitals and schools

- Families working with their therapy team at home

Compatibility

Designed for the JDEN Therapy Bench. The bench is sold separately. Order the two together for a complete SATCo set-up.

Using a Small JDEN bench? We have an option to purchase online now.

Important 

This attachment is a positioning aid for use by, or under the guidance of, a qualified therapist. Always supervise the child while they are strapped to the bench, and check the skin regularly for redness or irritation.