Q. What sizes are available for the Leckey Mygo Stander?
A. The stander comes in two sizes: Size 1 fits children ages 4 to 10 years, height 42.5" to 57.1", and up to 110 lbs. Size 2 fits ages 8 to 14 years, height 53.1" to 66.9", and up to 132 lbs. This ensures the stander "grows" with the child through different stages of development.
Q. Can the Leckey Mygo Stander accommodate contractures or joint stiffness?
A. Yes, it’s built for that. The Leckey Mygo Stander can accommodate fixed knee and hip contractures up to 25°, thanks to its adjustable footplate and knee support system, which move together to reduce strain on tight muscles like the hamstrings and hip flexors.
Q. How adjustable is the Leckey Mygo Stander?
A. Very adjustable. The stander’s angle can be adjusted from 0° to 80° in both prone and supine positions, using a simple crank system.
- Chest support height: 29.9"–42.5" (Size 1), 38.6"–51.2" (Size 2)
- Hip support height: 18.1"–28.7" (Size 1), 24.4"–34.4" (Size 2)
- Footplate angle: ±10° dorsiflexion/plantarflexion
- Tray tilt: 45° in both prone and supine
This makes it suitable for growing children with evolving therapy goals. Please review the above sizing table for detailed specification.
Q. Does the Mygo Stander allow kids to use their hands freely?
A. The ergonomic design includes a low tray height and a transparent tray insert, which allows children to move their arms freely for activities like eating, playing, writing, or using communication devices. The chest pad is shaped to support shoulder movement during prone standing, making upper limb function easier.
Q. What kind of postural supports come with or can be added to the Leckey Mygo Stander?
A. The stander includes key positioning components like hip pads, knee supports, a chest pad, and a two-piece footplate. Optional accessories include: Headrests (e.g., Whitmyer options), Chest and hip harnesses, Flip-away or complex vertical laterals, Pelvic derotation belt. All of these help provide customized postural alignment for each child’s needs.
Q. Is the Leckey Mygo Stander easy to adjust for caregivers or therapists?
A. The stander features a manual crank system for smooth angle adjustments and clearly marked height settings for chest, hip, and tray supports. This makes it easy to transition between prone, upright, and supine positions without hassle, even in a busy clinical or home setting.
Q. Is the Leckey Mygo Stander suitable for children with complex medical needs?
A. it is clinically designed for children with moderate to complex positioning needs, including those with limited mobility, tone abnormalities, or contractures. The adjustable and modular components ensure therapeutic benefits while adapting to each child’s unique postural and functional requirements over time.