Leckey Letters of Medical Necessity These Leckey sample LMNs serve as guides to highlight the clinical benefits of Leckey products. When using a sample LMN, customize the content to fit the specific needs of the child/adolescent. The sample letters aim to streamline the approval process, potentially reducing lead times to get the equipment to the child/adolescent sooner to maximize therapeutic outcomes. 10/21/2024 Keep Reading
Pediatric Walking Resources Ambulation is a developmental milestone that enhances self-initiated movement and independent mobility. The complex task of walking occurs over many months of challenging one's body to stand up against gravity and move through space while instigating motor and sensory pathways in the brain. 8/22/2024 Keep Reading
Using SATCo to Inform and Influence Treatment Strategies Many strategies for providing postural support to clients are based on facilitating proximal stability for distal function or subjectively assessing their postural control. SATCo is an alternative assessment strategy used to objectively measure where to offer postural supports and where therapy should be focused to improve posture and balance. 3/15/2024 Keep Reading
Cerebral Palsy Musculature There are many differences in the musculature of children with cerebral palsy (CP) compared to musculature of typically developing children. Here are six key differences which will influence, and can be influenced by, therapy. 12/20/2023 Keep Reading
Leckey Squiggles+ Stander Clinical Justification Standing therapy is an essential part of 24-hour postural management and confers a range of benefits to children, including: increase in bone mineral density, improvement in range of movement, aiding bladder & bowel function, and aiding formation of the hip joint. The associated psychological benefits of being upright with peers aids communication and improves general wellbeing. The Leckey Squiggles+ Stander is a versatile 3-in-1 standing frame which can be positioned prone, supine, and upright. It has individually adjustable leg supports which support an abducted standing program or accommodate leg length difference, giving a safe and comfortable position for the child. 12/18/2023 Keep Reading
