Leeway Pelvic Cradle User Manual
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SECTION 08:
PRECAUTIONS AND
CONTRAINDICATIONS
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
There are no contraindications
associated with the Leckey Seating
product family.
All precautions and contraindications are
taken at the discretion of the prescribing
clinician. Leckey recommends a trained
and experienced clinician to be present
during the initial assessment, set up,
configurations and re-issues in order to
minimise risk.
