'PT2U' Portable Adjustable Rehab Table and
Standing Frame
The
PT2U Standing Frame is the first compact adjustable portable standing
frame. Standing frames have been used for many years by physiotherapists
working in neurological rehabilitation and by many patients in
long term maintenance programmes for patients with neurological
based challenges.
NZ
Patent Appln No. 533402 | NZ Design Reg No. 404935
The
acknowledged benefits of standing for people with neurological
challenges:
- Assist
bladder and bowel function
- Helps
to maintain bone density via weight bearing.
- Maintains
muscle length which helps reduce soft tissue contractures.
- Allows
deeper breathing which enhances cardiovascular and pulmonary
function.
-
Strengthens and promotes trunk strength promoting good upper
body posture.
- Helps
to prevent or reduce increases in thoracic kyphosis and spinal
scoliosis.
- Generally
promotes a feeling of well being for those unable to stand without
support.
The
PT2U Standing frame is the first light weight portable adjustable
standing frame. The aluminum base weighs 16kgs with the rehab
table and support strapping (which may be customized) with portable
bag weighing 4kgs.
- It
has been designed to enable physiotherapists to access patients
in the community who would benefit from the use of a standing
frame for rehabilitation.
- The
adjustability ensures the frame can be easily set to the most
appropriate height for each patient.
- The
compact portability ensures the frame will fit easily into a
standard car boot, or tuck neatly away at home.
Once
assembled by the manufacturer the base unit should not be dismantled
and should remain as a single collapsible unit.
- This
frame may be assembled from a wheelchair by one person as long
as the individual has good functional upper body strength and
mobility.
- All
support legs have telescopic adjustment enabling universal usability
and good stability. The are seven height levels secured by four
'D' pins. The outer frame and gate are powder coated (available
in a full range of colours)
- The
folding tri hinged tread plate floor gives a long and wide base
of support when the base unit is assembled.
- The
centre hinge along the tread plate floor enables the unit to
be closed to a width of 12cm, providing the frames compact feature.
- The
base unit weighs 16kgs which is under the ACC NZ and UK stipulated
maximum lifting weight for the average female (16.4kgs).
- The
base unit is assembled with three locking screws.
- The
rehab table may be customized to suit individuals and is secured
to the frame with four wing nuts. The table has a high density
foam cushion covered with good quality upholstery. A choice
of colours is available.
- Ankle,
Leg and pelvic support strapping may also be customized to suit
individuals. These are comfortable and easy to adjust.
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