The Mustang Special Needs Gait Trainer By R82

The Mustang is a heavy duty special needs walker or gait trainer, available in 4 sizes and recommended for children aged 1 to 18 years of age, with a maximum user weight limit of 66 to 176 lb respectively (29.93 to 79.83 kg). Colors vary with size and between size 1 and 4 your unit will be either yellow, white, red or silver.

What sets the Mustang apart is the fact that it’s versatile enough to be used as either an anterior or posterior gate trainer, while a comprehensive array of optional accessories will provide all the necessary support for children with varying degrees of physical requirement.

The Anterior position is ideal for children who are unable to bear all their own weight on their feet, while the posterior configuration is perfect for users who’re a little more stable and want to be able to move up close to things and interact more. One thing is for sure, in no time, your special needs darling will be out and about, supported enough to engage and focus on the business of moving forward, all while learning to walk at his or her own pace.

The optional upright or forward tilted positioning, with the help of an angle adjustable centre bar, will provide the impetus and motivation to walk in children with development issues and cerebral palsy, all while safely supporting the torso and pelvis. The forward tilt option will also allow children with hip flexor contracture to lengthen their stride and improve their mobility. What’s more, the Mustang’s drag adjustable brakes will allow you to vary your child’s walking speed as situations and needs change.

Children who require additional head, neck and upper body support will benefit from optional accessories such as moulded chest and abdominal supports, arm prompts and rests, handlebars for anterior use, hip and sacrum supports, seats, sling seats, leg separators and much more. Any number of posturing and support needs can be met with the right combination of handy accessories.

The frame is fully and easily foldable, which makes it easy to transport or tuck away in a storing nook when not in use. To make the carer’s life even easier, a guide bar accessory will give you some control over the direction your little one is headed in, while storage pouch and bag accessories will ensure you’ve got a place for water bottles and camcorders for capturing those more adventurous moments.

Features

• Height adjustable centre spar
• Angle adjustable centre spar
• Can be used as an anterior or posterior gait trainer
• Height and width adjustable chest support
• On/off reverse brake
• Drag wheel function
• Castor locks
• 4 Large, durable wheels
• Directional stabilizer
• Comprehensive array of accessories to suit every support and posturing need

Anterior Position The anterior position is the right choice if the user is not able to take full weight-bearing on their feet or if their motor skills are reduced and the user needs support around the trunk and pelvis.
Posterior Position The posterior postion is for users who have improved their walking skills, who are more stable in the trunk and who are capable of bearing their full weight. The open frame makes it possible for users to move close to things and, if they do not use the handles, to carry objects around.
Ergonomics The Mustang is designed to be as ergonomic as possible, allowing it to be used with a minimum of user lifting or handling. The user can actively participate in the transfer. Often it is necessary to make corrections in height adjustment, which is straight-forward thanks to the gas spring.
Maneuverability Positioned in the Mustang, the user is close to the center of the frame. THis makes it possible for the user to turn around their own vertical axis. Many users with postural asymmetry can have great difficulty in walking straight forward. Others are limited strength and require low friction wheels and swivel wheels for maximum maneuverability. Additional drag and anti-rollback wheels to keep them on track.
Adjustable Molded Supports The Mustang chest support is molded to hold the trunk or the pelvis like a pair of hands. The support is height adjustable so support can be given at the correct level. This gives the possiblity of adjusting the support to allow the user to enjoy the greatest degree of trunk mobility while still maintaining a stable trunk.
Correct Walking Pattern The Mustang can be adjusted to tilt the user’s center of gravity forward. For users with hip flexor contracture an anterior tilt in the pelvis means that the thigh has a greater range of posterior motion before the contracture limits it, allowing a greater stride length, walking speed and active mobility. Forward tilting of the trunk can also be used to facilitate stepping and walking in users with difficulty in initiating gait.