Go-carts for disabled children with cerebral palsy: variants and purpose

cerebral palsy( cerebral palsy) is a complex form of disruption of the musculoskeletal system, which is caused by a variety of factors.

In children with cerebral palsy, there are always discrepancies in coordination of performed movements, decrease in muscle tone. When untimely passage of medical procedures, there is often a need for subsequent social adaptation.

Treatment of infantile cerebral palsy must necessarily represent a complex set of special procedures, so it is desirable not only to use medicamentous methods, but also the systematic exercise of exercise therapy with the use of walkers for children with disabilities.

One of the most effective methods of teaching children with cerebral palsy normal walking is the use of orthopedic walkers.

What is a walker and why are they needed?

Special walkers are considered the best solution in a situation where the toddler can already move independently, but still finds it difficult to properly maintain the balance.

The structure of the walker consists of a frame and four retaining supports. Such devices are always equipped with wheels, brakes and special straps-clamps. Thus, being placed inside the structure, the kid has the ability to move in different directions, without tipping back.

Due to the ease of use, this kind of products can be used with full confidence as a worthy replacement for ordinary crutches, necessary for making long walks on the street or walking in any room.

Together with special supports, these remarkable devices can be used as a means of teaching the child to walking, as well as for regular lessons on learning to keep the balance.

Kinds of constructive solutions

Depending on the design features, several types of walkers are distinguished for children with cerebral palsy:

1. Orthopedic , which are primarily focused on improving standing skills, and walking without help. Their main benefit is the alignment of the back, due to a significant reduction in the load on the children's spine.
2. The walker, with which the child gets the opportunity not only to move, but also to jump without increasing pressure on the hands.
3. go-carts are equipped with several wheels for greater acceleration without damage to the frame, thanks to a manual braking system that operates on a bicycle principle. On such devices, a seat with special cross bars is provided for rest during walks, as well as a basket for things.
4. The go-carts are mostly equipped with a sturdy crossbar, which is always possible to seat and move the baby. Using child support, the child will have the opportunity to move independently.

Consider a variant of the classification of baby walkers depending on their functional characteristics. There are such types of devices:

1. Fixed or, as they are also called, non-stepping, installed in front of the child. Moving is possible inside the whole frame.
2. When using walking walker , the child is moved by alternating permutation. This method of movement is faster, if you compare it with the first.
3. The universal accessories combine the functional features of fixed and walking walkers.
4. Two-level is designed not only for movement, but also for support when getting up by supporting specially designed handrails and pulling the child up to another support.

Parapodium is used as a device to hold patients in an upright position if their legs are paralyzed.

Such measures are necessary for the normalization of the functionality of internal organs, therefore such devices are often related to the category of walkers. The construction of the parapodium is a kind of dynamic frame, equipped with reliable belts to hold the child, as well as handles and special platforms for placing the feet.

By balancing the body, the child is able to lift the platforms for the lower limbs, thus performing movements that are characteristic of human walking.

What additional elements can be used?

Some organizations specialize in the manufacture of equipment for rehabilitation and sell parts, a variety of accessories, as well as supplies for baby walkers.

The following additional elements are offered:

• flexible tips for baby walkers of different diameters and colors;
• pens, silicone cushions;
• belts;
• seats;
• fittings;
• wheels;
• other spare parts.

Features of the

rollers. Features of the goalkeeper rollers include several wheels. Such wheels are always classified by diameter and

Walker rollers of Uremy

firmness, and also on possible places for use.

Models for outdoor use are always equipped with baskets, which greatly facilitates, for example, trips to supermarkets. Such walkers can be used as a trolley for products.

In modern rolling machines, a manual braking device is provided to improve handling and ease of use. Stability, functionality and comfort are the main advantages of such products.

Walker rollers are divided into two types: walking and indoor. If the products are suitable for movement in the rehabilitation process, it will be very convenient to use them in a hospital or in an apartment. Most of them are equipped with supports or wheels. The most common design is considered a variant with two wheels and supports.

Special walkers of active type are developed for children with cerebral palsy. Similar products are equipped with four large diameter wheels with higher strength characteristics, compared to room types of walkers.

The need is hard to overestimate

Walkers for children with cerebral palsy who undergo rehabilitation are used to simplify walking in various places: in buildings, on the street, etc.

Walkers are often used to rehabilitate kids with problems of the musculoskeletal system. Such products are often equipped with kinesitherapy cabinets.

The use of a walker promotes an effective effect on certain neurological symptoms that develop as a result of a violation of the innervation of muscle tissue.

This is an external clinical manifestation of the disease of the nervous system in the early stages of ontogeny. Walkers in the process of rehabilitation allow the assimilation of a pathological motor stereotype.

What to consider when choosing?

It is recommended to choose a walker with the possibility of adjustment for the growth of the child. Correct adjustment of the walker in height is of great importance, since the use of excessively low or high devices causes a violation of posture. When the arms are stretched down, it is desirable that the holder is located approximately at the height of the wrist.

Also when choosing it is recommended to find out the permissible weight that the products can withstand to correlate it with the patient's weight.

In case of necessity it is recommended to select models with a reinforced frame because unstable products are quite capable of deforming or completely deteriorating.

An important part in choosing a walker is the handle, which must be comfortable. For the most part, these parts are made of plastic, and if the palm of the child is covered abundantly later, it is desirable to select porous and soft materials.

When selecting roller rollers, you must pay attention to the diameter of the wheels. A small size is best for a home, and a large one contributes to a more comfortable movement on an inadequately flat plane, which is typical for sidewalks and streets.

Similar wheels can be dismantled and repaired in the same way as on bicycles. Depending on the specific brand of the product, the rollers are equipped with different types of brake systems.

Parents word

TOP-5 - the choice of our experts

Our experts analyzed customer reviews and the possibilities of dozens of walkers for children with cerebral palsy and chose the top five:

1. The Strizh-01 go-carts are designed for growth from 95 to 115 cm with heightseats 260-360 mm. The position of the chest is 500-600 with an angle of inclination from 0 to 15 degrees.the length of the seat is about 220 mm. Length - 760 mm, width - 750 mm, height - 600 mm.
2. Walkers rollers FS 965LH - one of the best options for medical furniture. The width of the seat is 46 cm, the length of the stroller is 78 cm, the
   

   The FS 965LH

   is 78-89 cm high, the distance from the floor to the sitting is 53 cm, the diameter of the wheels is 20 cm, the permissible loads are up to 110 kg. Weight - 8 kg.

3. Walkers Rehabilitation Xkd-08-1 .The length is 850 mm, width - 630, height - 1040-1200, weight corresponds to 10 kg. Indications for use: leg disease, injury or shortening. Disorders of motor functions due to CNS damage, as well as cerebral disorders. The diameter of the wheels is more than 11 cm.
4. Gamma GM914 .The frame is made of a durable and fairly light alloy based on aluminum and can be adjusted to the required height. Model: Хкд-08-2, Length,( mm) 600, Width,( mm) 610, Height,( mm) 1040-1350, Weight, 11 kg. Each wheel has a wheel more than 11 cm in diameter.
5. The HKD-09-2 is used for rehabilitation. Length 650 mm, width 530 mm, height1010-1420 mm, weight, 14 kg. Can be used both indoors and outdoors. Aluminum alloy is strong enough to withstand the maximum loads.

How to buy?

Today it is very easy to buy quality walkers for the treatment and rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy. To do this, it is enough to visit the corresponding trading platform on the Internet and choose a product suitable for the cost and purpose.

The average price for a walker for rehabilitation is about 6000 rubles. Go-carts for children with cerebral palsy on average cost about 12,000 rubles.

The cost of the most simple folding products is about 3000 rubles.