Lifestand LSR Kid, User Manual

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User Manual LSR Kid
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- Deeper respiration
Straightening the upper body through standing decreases the pressure of
the abdominal cavity on the lungs. This improves and deepens respiration,
facilitates breathing and can also help reduce the risk of pneumonia.
- Gastrointestinal complications
As with breathing, standing also reduces the pressure on the digestive
system. This facilitates digestion (intestinal peristalsis) and helps with the
improvement of bowl and bladder functions.
Contraindications
Warning: A Lifestand wheelchair can only be used upon prescription by a doc-
tor. Here are the most common contraindications for the use of a Lifestand
wheelchair.
- Reduced bone density
Should the bones already be very weak it is not recommended to stand. This
could lead to fractures. In this case consult your doctor for a bone density
measurement.
- Poor circulation
For heart or circulatory diseases standing should only occur under medical
supervision (cardio training). Please consult a doctor in this case.
- Severe mobility limitations or severe contractures
Indications and Contraindications for the Use of Stand-up Wheelchairs