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As a standing aid, the R82 Meerkat features a centre column that can be positioned either in front of or behind the child, providing ample space for movement and exploration.
One of the key benefits of the Meerkat is its modular design, allowing for quick and easy adjustments to meet the individual needs of each user. The modular accessories can be easily clicked on and off, providing optimal flexibility and adaptability.
Additionally, the Meerkat is specifically designed to facilitate learning through movement. A rocker can be easily mounted under the base plate and positioning is supported while encouraging movement and exploration.
The pelvic support provides excellent and snug support built around a ratchet system, which offers quick and secure adjustment in small increments. This is very helpful in transfer situations to quickly secure the pelvis.
The knee supports provide a comfortable support both anteriorly and posteriorly. They are built around a ratchet system, which offers quick and secure adjustment in small increments. The knee supports have angle adjustability and can easily be positioned forward, backward, and sideways while the child is positioned in the stander.
Modular components can be clicked quickly and easily on and off the centre column to meet the child’s changing needs or the varying requirements of multiple users.
The baseplate is the foundation for the centre column, which provides easy mounting of all the supports through a simple clamp-on system.
The position and rotation of the sandals can easily be adjusted to ensure the right positioning for the individual child. The sandals ensure a fit for a lot of different sizes of feet, shoes, and orthoses due to the width adjustment.
The Meerkat simple stander consists of a baseplate and a centre column, where the accessories are positioned. It is designed as a simple modular standing frame with a free choice of positioning in anterior or posterior position.
Around the age of nine to twelve months, developing children typically challenge themselves to adopt the standing position as a natural development from the lying and seated positions as an integral part of gross motor development.
Adopting the standing position allows the child to get new perspectives on their surroundings and apply alternative loads on their bones, joints, and muscles, providing the possibility to develop new skills.
Children with delayed development and different types of disability need support to adopt the standing position and achieve these possibilities.
That’s why we offer clients the opportunity to visit our locations and get a true sense of any given product. Motion isn’t a place. It’s a partnership, and a promise: we work with you to turn our products into possibilities.
In certain cases, a client may choose to provide payment upfront, in full, before funding has been approved. That means Motion can proceed with ordering their equipment. But, don’t forget: most funders will only pay the amount approved after the date of approval. If the client asks Motion to order the equipment before receiving funding approval, the client will be responsible for paying the full amount of the equipment to Motion if the application isn’t approved.
Remember: a client may choose to bridge the gap between application and delivery of their final equipment by making the most of Motion’s rental equipment and repair service offerings.
Please speak to a Motion representative for complete details.
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Motion provides the complete equipment required for evaluation during the clinical assessment and equipment selection process. Our focus is always on the importance of fit and function. A client’s therapist and one of our Motion consultants will work with you to schedule mutually agreed upon dates and times for you to test equipment that is equivalent to the prescribed device. Keep in mind, we don’t leave equipment behind during the clinical assessment and equipment selection process. Once funding is approved (or in select cases, payment in full has been received), we’ll order and ultimately deliver the device.
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Yes. We work closely with funders and charitable organizations across the country that assist in covering the costs associated with the purchase and/or repair of mobility equipment (based on eligibility, which varies). To learn more, speak with a Motion representative about the opportunities available, or refer to the funding program information on this page.
Please complete the repairs and maintenance form above or call/email the Motion location nearest you. Check out our Locations page for complete contact details.
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Our trained technical experts are available to complete repairs and maintenance on all rental equipment that we provide. Please contact a Motion representative to book an appointment for these services.
Motion has partnered with humm to provide financing for mobility and home accessibility solutions, up to $30,000. With an easy application process, receive a credit decision in less than 7 minutes and pay for it in installments over up to 5 years. To learn more about financing, visit motioncares.ca/services/financing/.
Your authorized therapist is responsible for accurately completing and signing all government funding applications. Applications can be submitted to the funding body directly by your authorized therapist, or through Motion on your therapist’s behalf. Motion provides quality control for funding applications. We review the application for clerical errors (e.g. missing signatures, missing responses to required eligibility questions, etc.) as well as inconsistencies between the device the authorized therapist has prescribed and the prescription details on the application form.
Our dedicated team of education leaders also provides learning and development opportunities for authorized therapists to enhance their knowledge and application accuracy. That’s one way we help ensure that equipment is getting to clients as quickly as possible.
Motion offers a wide range of rental equipment, including wheelchairs, walkers, scooters, stairlifts, beds, and bathroom safety items. Most of these items are available for rent at all Motion locations across the country, some exceptions may apply.
Yes. At Motion, we can repair most products purchased from another provider. Keep in mind, certain exceptions may apply due to limited access to customized parts. Please speak to a Motion representative for complete details.