Ormesa STANDY 3, Use And Maintenance Handbook

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HOW TO USE STANDY
STANDY IS A STANDER DESIGNED FOR ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING AN ERECT
POSITION.
It is recommended for persons such as paraplegics, quadriplegics, spastics, dystonics, hypoton-
ics and the elderly and
MUST BE PRESCRIBED BY A MEDICAL SPECIALIST WHO HAS
DETERMINED:
- that there are no dislocations or fractures of the lower limbs
- that there is no dislocation of the hip
- that there is no bone fragility
- that the person is not convalescing from recent surgery
- that the person's dimensions and weight are not greater than the maximum
weight and/or shorter or taller than the heights indicated on page 6
- the degree of extension of the lower limbs
- that the intended user is capable of using the aid
THE DEVICE IS INTENDED FOR USE:
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at home
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in specialized rehabilitation centres
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in hospital gymnasiums
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in nursing homes
DO NOT LEAVE THE USER UNATTENDED OR NEAR OPEN FLAME OR STAIRS
THE AID MAY BE USED OUTDOORS ONLY IF THE SURFACE IS FLAT AND WELL-
PAVED AND PROTECTED FROM BAD WEATHER
WHAT DOES STANDY DO
STANDY HAS BEEN DESIGNED:
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to provide training in achieving an erect position
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for maintaining the upright position with the load on two feet, which would otherwise be
impossible
With
STANDY
the user obtains a postural adaptation that allows the body to maintain a
secure
position, anchored and bound by the support surfaces,
allowing selective exploration and a
dialogue with the surrounding physical/social world.
STANDY
can, in fact, be used
in normal life situations by children and adults, increasing
opportunities for their active involvement and, thus, real integration.