| Delta Advance |
The DELTA Advance is a free standing vertical stander, designed to enable the user to be safely raised from sitting to standing and then positively supported during their standing programme.
Who is it for? The DELTA Advance can be used by people with a wide range of conditions; adults with spinal and head injuries, Multiple Sclerosis and Motor Neuron Disease all have the potential to stand using this piece of equipment. A daily standing programme can help improve circulation, increase bone mineral density (thus making bones stronger) and help in the full evacuation of the urinary tract. The lifting mechanism features a motorised belt adjustment system which is capable of lifting up to 140kg (22stone*). The mechanism will allow those with moderate trunk control to raise themselves from sitting to standing, and for those with limited trunk control to be guided into standing with attendant assistance. Where the DELTA Advance differs from other electric standing frames is in its patented Patient Seating Positioner (PSP). This has three uses: Firstly, it compensates for different wheelchair types by allowing the knee pads and hand tubes to come to the user. By operating the recline function through the hand control unit, the standing frame will tilt towards the seated user enabling easier access. A byproduct of this is that the stander will return the user back precisely to their original seated position and this prevents the carer from having to “shuffle” the user back into his/her seat after use. Secondly, this recline feature may be used once the user is stood, to move the user into a slightly supine position (up to 7.5° recommended). For some users, this helps them to achieve better head control. Finally, the reciprical movement between the lifting belts and the PSP offers a unprecedented level of comfort during the standing and sitting process and reduces any sensations of compression on the knees. |
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