STATIC PARAPODIUM LIGHT [PSL]

PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS:

• lightweight, safe, user-friendly, providing reliable support for patients undergoing verticalization therapy
• made of lightweight, durable materials, such as aluminum profiles, thin-walled steel profiles, connected with flexible and lightweight plastic joints
• foot platform and heel counters provide stable support
• adjustable knee support of anatomical shape
• hip support with torso belt stabilises hip joints, whereas arm supports keep the patient’s torso in vertical position
• all elements of parapodium, which directly contact the patient’s body, are provided with soft, hypo-allergenic, slow-burning upholstery made of velour
• four wheels with brakes
• fastener which helps the patient to fasten the vest on their own
• vest available in two sizes
• optionally: table with adjustable height and angle

USE:

Indications of the Static Parapodium in rehabilitation is associated with the assumption that the organism is trying to achieve the state of homeostasis by systematic positioning in the upright position. This process involves: loading the bones of low extremities (a part of osteoporosis prevention), stabilizing the joint of lower extremities and the pelvic girdle and the spine in physiological planes (a part of prevention of articular and muscle contractures), strengthening of postural muscles. Obtaining (restoring) the upright position itself is a very important element of adaptation to social relations, by tilting the patient feels equal to his social surrounding.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

• Deep mental impairment ( unable to be controlled),Conditions preceding cerebral stroke,
• Conditions preceding myocardial infarction,
• Advanced osteoporosis with lower limb deformation (considerable deviation from the long axes of the extremities),