What is the Mustang? The Mustang is a highly adaptable walking aid for children and youngsters. It can be configured with anterior or posterior support to meet a range of walking needs. It provides excellent and snug support for the upper body whilst keeping the child’s pelvis gently supported. The upright, slightly forward, leaning position, aims to stimulate the walking function and encourages the child to participate in daily activities. Mustang is designed to assist gait training for a wide range of abilities ranging from those with reduced motor skills or needing some weight bearing and/or trunk and pelvis support (GMFCS 3-5 in CP) to users able to fully weight bear with a lesser need for postural support. This interactive workbook with contributions by Frances George, a highly specialist Physiotherapist, who takes a detailed look at Mustang including different positioning options and how it can be used for different stages of walking development. We look at a current case story being undertaken following the progress of 3 year old Tommy and also include a look at accessories. Manoeuvrability Children in the Mustang are close to the centre of the frame so they can turn around their own vertical axis. Many children with postural asymmetry can have great difficulty walking straight ahead. Others are weak and to help them to walk, wheels must be low friction. Swivel wheels allow maximum manoeuvrability but where the childs movements are poorly co-ordinated or on sloping surfaces the directional stabiliser can be used. Also anti-reverse brakes keep the Mustang on course. When fixed in a straight line the child can focus on their steps. As their walking develops, the front wheels can be unlocked to allow movement forward and back or all four released to give the child more control. Anterior Support Chest support Sacrum support Leg separator 3 Mustang Posterior Support Arm rests, anterior Seat Arm prompts, anterior or posterior Configurable wheels R82 | by Etac
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