Standing Frames

Multifunctional devices are a type of orthopaedic supply product that is highly advanced and technologically equipped. They help in providing correct verticalisation and stabilisation for patients in various positions, including lying, sitting, standing, and transitional positions.

One of the most significant features of these devices is that they combine the functions of an advanced stabilising seat and stander frame. They can be controlled remotely, which is a convenient way to vertical a disabled person at home independently.

Choosing the right multifunctional device that suits the anatomical condition of the user is essential to achieve the best therapeutic outcomes.

A well-fitted multifunctional device can help in achieving various therapeutic goals, such as verticalisation, which involves attaining the correct upright position of the body. It has numerous benefits for the blood, respiratory, digestive, nervous, and muscular systems of the human body. Proper verticalisation also strengthens bones, improves muscle function, prevents amyotrophy, and improves eye-hand coordination. Moreover, it enables face-to-face interaction between a parent and a child.

In the rehabilitation process that requires verticalisation, it is crucial to eliminate pathological patterns and habits. The therapy process aims to create new habits that do not allow the development of pathological motor activity. Therefore, it is vital to start verticalisation even from the 10th month of life.

Proper positioning and stabilisation in a sitting position is another goal that can be achieved with a well-fitted multifunctional device. It involves maintaining the correct body position while sitting, which involves keeping the head and thorax in a straight line, stabilising the head and shoulders, and straightening the thorax with proper side supports. The backrest, pelvis, seat depth, lower limbs, and footrest should be adjusted to maintain a comfortable and stable sitting position.

Each patient is unique, and rehabilitation with the use of specialised equipment should always be individually tailored to the patient. The type of device, its dimensions, and the parameters of rehabilitation should be chosen carefully to achieve the best therapeutic outcomes.

The process of changing a patient's position or verticalisation can be a challenging task, particularly when it comes to patients who are disabled or suffering from certain medical conditions. For instance, placing a patient who is 180cm tall and weighs 80kg into a standing position can be a daunting task. However, to address this challenge, multifunctional devices have been developed to enable a single person to change the position of a disabled person easily.

These devices come equipped with remote control functionality, allowing caregivers to regulate all position-changing functions smoothly and effortlessly. Moreover, the frame construction of these devices guarantees the possibility of moving from one point to another, making them ideal for use in both home and hospital environments.

Multifunctional devices are most commonly used to assist patients with conditions such as cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophies, paralysis of various origins, spina bifida, meningeal hernias, conditions after spinal injuries, conditions after craniocerebral injuries, post-stroke conditions, and posture defects, particularly scoliosis of the spine when no other care is used.