Strollers for children with cerebral palsy

Strollers for children with cerebral palsy diagnose cerebral palsy allow you to learn the world without limits: to lead an active lifestyle, a lotGo for a walk, visit rehabilitation and development centers. Such a stroller should be functional and of high quality, because a child needs to do what he likes and at the same time feel free and independent! How to choose the right model? What should be the means of transportation for children with developmental peculiarities?

All children by nature are very active, energetic and inquisitive. A child with disabilities requires special care and improved adaptations for life. Many manufacturers have taken care and thought out all the details that help to improve the quality of life of children with cerebral palsy. In such strollers, the quality of the material, mechanisms and even cheerful juicy colors help to improve mood. What are the strollers for children with cerebral palsy( see Causes of Development of Cerebral Palsy)?What should be the decisive factor of choice?

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Types of strollers

All wheelchairs for children with cerebral palsy, in particular, walking versions, are divided into the following types:

1. Home models: light, able to pass in any doorway. Some strollers are equipped with special fasteners, where "table-tops" are installed for eating or playing creativity.
2. Walking variants are distinguished by their high maneuverability, good cushioning and ability to fold, which allows traveling with the child in cars, trains and airplanes.
3. Models for rehabilitation. Such vehicles are distinguished by a comfort adjustment system that provides comfort to the child in different positions and unloads the individual muscles of the body.

Course on practicality! A stroller for a child with features in development should be as comfortable and necessarily made of high-quality, durable materials. It is selected strictly for the individual needs of the child. When choosing, take into account all the features of child development, because the forms of cerebral palsy are different.

selection rules What should I look for when searching for a suitable model? According to experts, the main criterion for selection, of course, comfort. But some other factors should be taken into account if you want the stroller to serve for a long time and "adapt" to the child as the state of health changes.

1. To choose a wheelchair for a child you need not by age, but by weight: special children grow and gain weight in different ways.
2. A quality stroller for all children with cerebral palsy should be equipped with straps for fixing and supporting the legs and body, soft head restraints, footrests and armrests that are adjustable in height, and necessarily a brake for manual braking. A thoughtful step is to get a stroller with a hood - it will help to save the child from wind, rain or sun.
3. Walking models of wheelchairs makes sense to choose with the mechanism of addition "cane" - it will be convenient for travel.

Worth noting! Most manufacturers of models of specialized wheelchairs provided for the possibility of an additional set of stands for the head, the muscles of the body and the strap for the feet.

When a child can not sit

It happens that a child with a diagnosis of cerebral palsy is unable to sit on its own( see Modern methods of treatment of cerebral palsy).Such children need a special model, where support is selected strictly individually, and there are functions to constantly adjust its movements and change the position.

Such models must have:

1. Tilting backrest with the ability to securely fix the position.
2. Back and seat, which will "grow" with the child.
3. Head support, footrest and side retainers. All components must be easily adjustable. The ability to shoot, attach the necessary details helps to create comfortable conditions for the child to move.

The difference between the manufacturers

The most reliable manufacturers are the Italian company "Child Chair", the American "Convaid", the German "Otto Bock" and the Polish "AkcesMed".Each of them has its own merits and focuses on patients with different growth and development characteristics.

Wheelchair benefits for the disabled

"Child Chair" strollers are universal. They can be used at home or on a walk. The frame was manufactured by the manufacturer from a durable aluminum-based alloy, so that the stroller can withstand up to 100 kg of weight. It is also possible to remove the backrest, seat, adjust the backrest, fold back the armrests and transform the footrests from two parts into one. There is a manual brake. The price of the stroller is from 20 thousand rubles.

Models of "Convaid" differ in the fixed angle of the seat( it is 30 degrees).You can remove the lining and wash it as it gets dirty. Such strollers are compact and quickly folded with a "cane".The back is easy to install in three different positions, and the strap is fixed at five points. The rear wheels have wide tires that can be removed. True, such models can withstand only children weighing up to 35 kg. There are wheelchairs - from 110 thousand rubles and above.

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AkcesMed has created a very stable model for walking, which is considered one of the safest for children. The back of the wheelchairs reclines, the frames fold, the wheels can be pumped. Models have armrests, a special fixing vest, as well as cushions on the sides and child restraints for the feet. You can choose one of three sizes, depending on the height and weight of the child. The price of models "starts" from 75 thousand rubles.

Strollers of the German brand "Otto Bock" are suitable for both home and walking. The standard features include armrests, wheels with height adjustment, belts with fixtures at five points, abductors, a restrictive handle for children, and foot stops. There are wheelchairs for children from one to six years and from six to ten. The maximum load is 50 kg. The price of wheelchairs is from 130 thousand rubles.

As you can see, stroller for disabled children with the diagnosis of cerebral palsy are produced in a variety of ways, and you can choose the model taking into account all the needs of the child. But before you finally make a decision, consult a rehab physician. After all, the better the stroller, the more chances the child will develop in comfortable conditions.