Squiggles Stander - User Manual p9
Precautions
• Fixed spinal deformities such as
scoliosis or kyphosis
• Severe muscle contractures
• Severe muscular or skeletal asymmetry
including hip dislocation
• Progressive and muscle wasting
conditions
• High risk or recent history of bone
fractures
• High risk of pressure related injury or
open sores
• Strong, uncontrolled movement
patterns
• Poorly controlled seizure activity
• Children dependent on the use of
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
• Medical instability including
compromised respiratory or
cardiovascular function
• Dependant on 3rd party life-sustaining
apparatus such as oxygen tanks
• Significant learning disabilities and/or
behavioural issues
Contraindications
• Children experiencing pain or
discomfort that cannot be resolved by
adjustment of support/positioning
• Children with hip/ knee flexion
contracture beyond the limits of the
stander
All precautions and contraindications are
taken at the discretion of the prescribing
clinician or parent. Leckey recommends
a trained and experienced clinician to
be present during all initial assessment,
set ups, configurations, and reissues to
minimise risk.
SECTION 08:
PRECAUTIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
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