R82 Caribou Prone & Supine Stander

The Caribou stander has been expertly designed by adaptive specialists, R82 to assist in the proper development of special needs children, teens and young adults between the ages of approximately twelve months and 18 years.

Standing therapy is rich with benefits for patients with spasticity, contractions and circulatory problems and the Caribou, which can be easily switched between horizontal and standing positions, is able to accommodate the special needs of children with a wide array of unique diagnoses.

The R82 Caribou comes in four sizes and can facilitate the development of users up to 220 lbs. and 75” tall.

The Caribou has a massive height and angle adjustment range, supporting standing in vertical, prone and supine positions. The stander’s lightweight but sturdy frame is also slightly raised for hassle-free use of the floor hoist.


Supine Standing can be chosen for children with poor head- and trunk control. These children may not be able to prone stand because they will collapse in their upper trunk and their head will drop. By giving these children support from behind, it may be possible to create a supported standing position. The Caribou can be tilted to bring the child as close to upright as they can manage without the head falling forward. In this position the child will not have full weight bearing, but contractures will be avoided and the other benefits of standing previously discussed may be achieved.




Prone Standing is a more active way of standing. It facilitates extension of the spine. Standing close to upright or slightly tilted forward the child will stand with good weight bearing, which is very important for increasing bone density and growth. The extended position is important for the stretching the muscles and preventing contractures from arising.

The Caribou’s deeply padded, comfortable base board is equipped with slots for a full range of optional accessories, including a head plate; side, shoulder back, knee and pelvic supports… all of which are contoured, padded and come with optional straps.

The Caribou also boasts a spacious footrest, which consists of two individual plates which can be adjusted independently to accommodate the leg discrepancies that may come along with your special needs child’s unique diagnosis.

While certain functions of the caribou, such as tilt, are achievable via user-friendly floor levers,
other critical adjustments to configuration are made with the help of a single, simple tool, which has its own easy-access spot on the standing frame.

What’s more, the Caribou is available in manual and automatic or motorized adjust options, accommodating carers of a slighter physique and special needs users who are heavier set.

The R82 Caribou is quick to maneuver from one setting to the next, thanks to four double, swiveling and locking castors.

An optional activity tray will allow the user to enjoy meals, lessons or play in-situ, making standing therapy a more active and interactive experience.

Last but not least, the R82 Caribou standing frame’s four sizes each boast their own, unique and vibrant color finish.

Features:

• Available in Size 1 (yellow), size 2 (red), size 3 (blue) and size 4 (metallic grey)
• Suitable from 12 months to adulthood
• Maximum user weight of 220 lbs (size 4)
• Maximum user height of 75” (size 4)
• Easy switch from horizontal to vertical
• Raised frame for easy access to floor hoist
• Wide height and angle adjustment range
• Facilitates prone, supine and vertical standing
• Standard, padded base board equipped with slots for all support accessories
• Spacious foot rest with two individually adjustable foot plates
• Single tool or tool-less adjustments throughout
• durable, swiveling and lockable double castors
• Manual and automatic or motorized adjust versions available
• Optional Accessories include: chest strap, cross straps, extra cushion, side supports, lateral support strap, shoulder support, edges for side slots, back support, upper arm supports, pommel, pommel strap, knee support, formed foot plates, heel support for parted foot slot, various tray options and tray accessories also available.