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The Stander Frame

The Problem : Ed has MS and is unable to stand up, or remain standing without assistance. Commercial stander frames are available which work very well, but are designed to have a wide range of adjustments to suit different body size and shape. They are also very expensive. TADTAS was approached to see if a simplified standing frame could be built to suit Ed's particular requirements.

The Solution : A stander frame was constructed using 40x40mm square hollow section steel as shown in the photos. The frame is an all welded construction and consists of three main structures. These are the base, the standing frame and the sling arm assembly . The base is approximately 1m by 800mm with a timber floor attached. Two vertical sections take the standing frame and hold it in a vertical position. the standing frame simply slots into the base and may be removed easily by lifting. a table top is fixed to the top of the standing frame. A padded knee support bracket is mounted across the standing frame. The sling arm assembly is U shaped and is pivoted on the standing frame at about the same height as the knee support bracket. A sling which fits around the buttocks is attached to the ends of the arm. A small hydraulic jack is used to rotate the arm and lift the patient to a standing position. The total cost of the materials was about $200.

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