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Gazelle PS is a prone and supine standing frame with modular support components to address different standing needs. Clinical evidence shows that standing in a high degree of abduction can lead to better formation of the hip joint and significantly reduces hip migration in children with Cerebral Palsy. The Gazelle can offer up to 30 degrees of hip abduction in each leg.  R82 UK's new  interactive workbook takes a detailed look at Gazelle including different positioning options, a current case study being undertaken into abducted standing, transferring to and from Gazelle using a hoist and details on postural support options and accessories. 

Lily Mae is a delightful child who lives with various health issues including Cerebral Palsy (CP) and a dislocated left hip. These conditions result in Lily Mae requiring specialist equipment to support her in achieving a sitting or standing position. She has limited head control and transfers require the assistance of an adult. Like Lily-Mae, children who are significantly delayed in their ability to stand, and require the use of supportive equipment, are at greater risk of developing hip problems such as hip subluxation and dislocation. A standing frame which supported hip abduction was sought to support, maintain and improve Lily-Mae’s hip position by Senior Physiotherapist, Frances George. Frances supports Lily Mae at her school, Humberston Park Special School near Grimsby, Lincolnshire, where a programme of hip abduction has been initiated using the  R82 Gazelle PS . This ergonomic and versatile standing frame, that offers prone and supine support, has helped Lily Mae achiev...