![]() Assisted walking would promote the all important stretching effect that non-quadriplegics get every time they walk. Spasticity restricts his range of motion and hampers his day to day living in simple things such as getting dressed and transferring in and out of his wheelchair. ![]() The exercises that he does on a daily basis are simply not enough to address this problem. ![]() Spasticity occurs when, from the nonuse the ligaments and muscles in the legs, the joints begin to contract. Walking will ensure that this will not become a problem for him. Just like everything else, if they are not being used though weight bearing, they will lose their tone and become soft and brittle as time goes on. ![]() The following information will outline to the importance of Conner’s ambulation. I am writing this letter, on behalf of XXXX, due to denial of a request for an Up n’ Free Walker. ![]()
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