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Case Histories

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  Alice Mygo Stander

  Alice is a 13 year old girl who has spina bifida, hydrocephalus and left sided hemiplegic weakness. She has a spinal rod and is PEG fed for fluids. Alice has significant hip and knee contractures and is currently using a sit-to-stand frame. However, she has a tendency to “hang” in it, and is not very comfortable. As a result Alice’s therapists were considering ceasing her standing programme, but it is important to Alice and her family. She may be considered for future hip and knee surgery, so maintaining range of movement (ROM) will always be an important consideration for Alice. She is a huge character and is very, very vocal, so is a great person to evaluate the new Mygo Stander!

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  Thomas

  Due to a diagnosis of Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus, Thomas’s ability to get around is severely compromised with no muscle power or sensation below the chest. He also has occasional involuntary spasms.  Throughout the day Thomas uses a variety of equipment including a wheelchair, classroom chair, splints and gaitors. Thomas gets around by either shuffling across the floor or self propelling his wheelchair, and is currently learning to side transfer at school.

  The Mobile Stander was chosen to maintain a stretch on his hamstrings and to enable him to be mobile in an upright position alongside his peers. This means that Thomas can benefit from standing therapy in any environment.

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