THE FROG

The Frog allows a child to move around on their tummy without needing to use their legs!

IN ORDER TO USE THE FROG, A CHILD MUST…

Ø Have sufficient strength in neck extensors to hold head up against gravity for 15+ seconds

Ø Have sufficient strength in shoulder girdle muscles to prop on arms and propel device (at least 3/5 muscle strength and up)

Ø Have ~110d of shoulder flexion AROM

Ø Have adequate coordination to propel self forward, though this gets better with practice

Ø Be at least 7 months old in order to be motivated to move forward

Ø Tolerate being in prone (adjustments for traches, G or G-J tubes can be made to relieve pressure)

Ø For the current model, the child must have full back and hip extension, but adaptations can be made

A fun, lightweight, zippy mobility device developed by a parent!

Children who have…. ü Spina Bifida ü SCI ü Missing Lower Limbs ü Low Tone ü Cerebral Palsy ü Certain Genetic Disorders

WHAT SETS THE FROG APART FROM OTHER DEVICES

ü The position of the wheels can be adjusted to require more or less arm strength to move based on the child’s needs

ü The teeter totter of the frame over the wheels gives the child feedback to push through their arms

ü If the child is tired and wants to rest while on the Frog, they can easily tip forward by lowering their arms to rest their head on any surface

WHO COULD BENEFIT FROM USING THE FROG

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THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS FROM USING THE FROG

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THE FROG

Ø Positions lumbar spine and hips in extension. Especially beneficial for children who spend a significant amount of time in posterior pelvic tilt with hips flexed (i.e. sitting in a wheelchair)

Ø Strengthens upper extremities and shoulder girdle muscles, as well as trunk extensors

Ø Encourages child to lift head against gravity

Ø Allows child to explore and develop sense of curiosity about their environment independently

Ø Offers opportunity to move and develop skills in prone, especially in children with LE paralysis

Ø Improves cardiopulmonary endurance

Ø Facilitates peer interaction and social development

Ø Can apply electrical stimulation while child is on the Frog

Ø Requires little strength to move because the device is light and easily maneuverable

Ø Provides vestibular input due to linear speed and being able to turn in circles

For inquiries about the device design, mechanics, or how to obtain a Frog….

Contact Taylor and Ally Moreland

Ø (573) 544-0219 Ø frogmobilityllc@gmail.com

The Frog is intended for indoor use only and should be used with caution around stairs. Supervision is necessary for the child’s safety while in the Frog.