Akces-MED ASTRIDE PRO Standing Frame – Paediatric Abduction Stander

The Akces-MED ASTRIDE PRO Standing Frame is an advanced paediatric standing aid designed to provide adjustable postural support for children who require assistance maintaining an upright standing position. Featuring an innovative lower-limb abduction system, the ASTRIDE PRO allows the positioning of the legs to be adjusted individually, helping therapists and carers establish an appropriate supported standing posture.

Developed by specialist rehabilitation equipment manufacturer Akces-MED, the ASTRIDE PRO combines a compact single-column design with independently adjustable knee supports, foot stabilisers, pelvic support and a height-adjustable activity tray. The standing frame is designed for children with reduced mobility, impaired postural control and conditions affecting their ability to stand independently. Its versatile adjustment system allows the equipment to be configured around the individual child's positioning requirements, supporting prescribed standing programmes in rehabilitation centres, schools, specialist care environments and suitable home settings.

Unlike conventional standing frames with fixed lower-limb positioning, the ASTRIDE PRO incorporates adjustable foot abduction, allowing therapists to select the positioning of each leg according to the child's clinical requirements. The frame also features a gas-assisted height adjustment system, helping carers make smooth adjustments as the child grows or their positioning requirements change. With an indicative user height range of 90–130 cm and a maximum user weight of 50 kg, the ASTRIDE PRO provides a highly adjustable standing solution for children requiring additional support.

Adjustable Leg Abduction for Individual Positioning

One of the principal features of the ASTRIDE PRO is its integrated lower-limb abduction system. Abduction refers to positioning the legs away from the body's midline. The ASTRIDE PRO allows the feet to be positioned at different distances and angles, enabling the standing frame to accommodate individual lower-limb alignment requirements. This can be particularly useful for children whose standing programme includes carefully controlled hip positioning.

Potential benefits of appropriately prescribed abduction standing include:

• Supporting individual hip positioning requirements
• Helping maintain a prescribed lower-limb alignment
• Providing opportunities for supported weight-bearing
• Supporting therapeutic stretching programmes
• Accommodating certain asymmetrical postures
• Allowing therapists to adjust the standing position as required

The appropriate degree of abduction should always be determined by a qualified healthcare professional. The standing frame should not be used to force the hips or legs into a position beyond the child's comfortable or clinically appropriate range.

Individually Adjustable Foot Stabilisers

The ASTRIDE PRO features independently adjustable foot supports designed to provide secure lower-limb positioning.

The foot stabilisers can be adjusted in several directions, including:

• Forward and backward positioning
• Side-to-side spacing
• Rotation
• Adduction and abduction positioning

This flexibility helps accommodate differences in lower-limb alignment and allows the standing frame to be adjusted for individual users.

The foot stabilisers incorporate safety straps and lateral support to help maintain the feet in the selected position.

Integrated Abduction Angle Scale

The standing platform includes markings designed to assist with setting the foot abduction angle.

These markings provide a useful visual reference when configuring the equipment.

They can also help therapists and carers reproduce a previously prescribed position during subsequent standing sessions.

Independently Adjustable Knee Supports

Correct knee positioning is an important consideration during supported standing. The ASTRIDE PRO incorporates independently adjustable knee supports with soft contact surfaces. Each support can be adjusted to accommodate the child's individual lower-limb positioning requirements.

Adjustments include:

• Knee support height
• Knee support width and spacing
• Forward and backward positioning
• Rotational positioning

The knee supports are designed to stabilise the lower limbs while helping avoid unnecessary pressure directly over the kneecaps.

This adjustability can be particularly beneficial where a child has asymmetrical lower-limb positioning or requires careful accommodation of their available joint range.

Adjustable Pelvic Support

The ASTRIDE PRO includes an adjustable pelvic belt designed to provide stability during supported standing. The pelvic support can be adjusted in height, width and depth to accommodate the user's body dimensions. It also incorporates a pelvic rotation function, allowing the support to be configured according to the child's individual positioning requirements.

The belt uses adjustable fastening elements to help maintain the selected position. Appropriate pelvic positioning is particularly important when establishing a stable standing posture and supporting lower-limb alignment. The pelvic belt must be fitted correctly before the child uses the standing frame.

Optional Chest Support

For children who require additional upper-body stability, the ASTRIDE PRO can be configured with an optional chest support. The chest belt is designed to provide supplementary trunk positioning and incorporates adjustment features to accommodate individual requirements. A chest support may be particularly relevant for children who have difficulty maintaining their trunk position independently. The need for additional upper-body support should be assessed by the child's therapist.

Smooth Gas-Assisted Height Adjustment

The ASTRIDE PRO incorporates a single-column structure with gas-assisted height adjustment. This allows the height of the standing frame to be adjusted smoothly, helping carers and therapists adapt the equipment to the child. The manufacturer describes the adjustment as smooth and stepless, allowing more precise positioning than systems restricted to fixed adjustment increments.

Sliding adjustment sleeves are incorporated to support smooth movement and help protect the frame during adjustment. The standing frame can therefore be adapted as the child grows or as their therapeutic requirements change.

Height-Adjustable Activity Tray

The ASTRIDE PRO features an adjustable tray that provides a convenient surface for activities while standing.

The tray can be used for appropriate everyday tasks such as:

• Drawing and colouring
• Playing with toys
• Educational activities
• Reading
• Supported hand activities
• Occupational therapy exercises
• Supervised mealtimes, where appropriate

The tray can help make standing sessions more engaging by allowing the child to participate in familiar activities. Its height can be adjusted to suit the child's positioning and activity requirements.

Encouraging Participation During Standing

Supported standing programmes can provide opportunities for children to engage in activities from an upright position. The ASTRIDE PRO's activity tray and adjustable positioning components help facilitate participation in suitable educational, recreational and therapeutic tasks. For example, a child may use the standing frame during a supervised classroom activity or a structured therapy session. The aim is to combine appropriate postural support with meaningful activity.

The duration and frequency of standing should be determined by the child's healthcare team.

Compact Single-Column Construction

The ASTRIDE PRO uses a single-column design that provides a practical combination of stability and adjustability.

The frame allows therapists and carers to access the positioning components while maintaining a relatively compact footprint.

Its overall dimensions are approximately:

• Width: 70 cm
• Length: 74 cm
• Height: 88–118 cm

The standing frame weighs approximately 19 kg.

These dimensions make it suitable for consideration in therapy rooms, specialist classrooms and home environments, subject to sufficient space and safe access.

Four Castors with Individual Brakes

The ASTRIDE PRO incorporates four swivel castors with independent brakes. These allow the equipment to be repositioned between suitable indoor locations when it is unoccupied. The brakes help secure the standing frame in place during use.

All castor brakes must be applied before positioning the child in the frame and throughout standing sessions.

The standing frame is not intended to function as a walking aid or a means of transporting the child.

One Size - Multiple Adjustments

The ASTRIDE PRO is available in one principal size with a broad adjustment range.

• The manufacturer's indicative user height range is: 90–130 cm
• The maximum permitted user weight is 50 kg

Height alone should not determine whether the standing frame is suitable.

The child's pelvic dimensions, knee position, foot size, available joint range and support requirements must also be considered.

A specialist assessment is recommended to establish the correct configuration.

Suitable for Specialist Rehabilitation and Home Use

The ASTRIDE PRO may be suitable for children who require supported standing as part of an individual rehabilitation or postural management programme.

Potential environments include:

• Paediatric rehabilitation centres
• Specialist schools
• Physiotherapy departments
• Occupational therapy settings
• Children's therapy services
• Specialist care facilities
• Suitable domestic environments

The standing frame should be prescribed or selected following an appropriate assessment by a qualified healthcare professional.

Key features

• Akces-MED ASTRIDE PRO paediatric standing frame
• Advanced static standing aid with lower-limb abduction
• Designed for supported upright positioning
• Suitable for children approximately 90–130 cm tall
• Maximum user weight of 50 kg
• Adjustable lower-limb abduction system
• Independently adjustable foot stabilisers
• Foot positioning with forward, backward and rotational adjustment
• Integrated abduction angle reference markings
• Soft, independently adjustable knee supports
• Knee support height, width, depth and rotational adjustment
• Adjustable pelvic belt with rotation function
• Optional chest support for additional trunk stability
• Gas-assisted height adjustment
• Smooth, stepless single-column adjustment
• Sliding adjustment sleeves
• Height-adjustable activity tray
• Four swivel castors with independent brakes
• Compact footprint for therapy and home environment
• Designed for individual postural management programmes
• Suitable for supervised educational and therapeutic activities

Specification

• One size
• Indicative user height 90–130 cm
• Maximum user weight 50 kg
• Unit weight 19kg
• Overall width 70 cm
• Overall length 74 cm
• Overall height 88–118 cm adjustable
• Product weight Approximately 19 kg
• Foot support spacing 12–63 cm
• Knee support height 23–54 cm
• Knee support centre spacing 16–43 cm
• Pelvic belt height 43–75 cm
• Pelvic belt width 16–38 cm
• Pelvic belt circumference 54–98 cm
• Activity tray height 61–81 cm
• Height to tray (overall measurement) 82–102 cm