DYNAMIC PARAPODIUM  [PD]

PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS:

• device combines the features of TLSO and HKAFO orthoses
• enables movement (via torso balancing) of a patient with lower limbs paresis
• good front and side stabilisation of the torso
• skid-like feet platforms (lower back fulcrum)
• arched front knee clamps (central fulcrum)
• backwards open lap belt (upper back and front fulcrum) and foot stabilizing belts
• very wide adjustment range to adapt device and provide comfortable and safe use
• optionally: reinforced knee straps, wrist straps, wedge to balance different length of the patient’s lower limbs, rear belt, additional side cushions

INTENDED USE:

Indications of the Dynamic Parapodium in rehabilitation is associated with the assumption that movement (kinesitherapy) is a therapeutic method, providing a stimulus acting specifically on the organism which considerably improves the patient’s quality of life.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

• Deep mental impairment (unable to be controlled),
• Advanced osteoporosis with lower limb deformation (considerable deviation from the long axes of the extremities),
• Disturbances of body balance (of a high degree),
• Articular contractures (knees, hip joints) over 30’,
• Very strong muscular spasticity in lower extremities.

*measurements without upholestry