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Rodion got his verticalizer!

Vse Vse Vmeste

Charitable foundation · St. Petersburg

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Rodion has a rare hereditary disease - Bethlehem's myopathy (a disease characterized by restriction of passive movements in the joints of the limbs and moderate weakness of the leg muscles). Thanks to you, Rodion will be able to take the correct vertical position with the help of a verticalizer. This means that the boy will be able to avoid even greater manifestations of contractures and problems with internal organs due to a constant sitting position. And then take the first independent step or move with support.

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Rodion needs a special device to relearn how to take an upright position and walk

At the age of 5, Rodion was diagnosed with Bethlem's myopathy. This is a rare genetic disorder in which there is a limitation of passive movements in the joints and muscle weakness.

Now the boy is 8 years old. He is very smart, he studies in a regular school. Rodion loves to write fairy tales and read them to his family. He often plays chess and paints stunning paintings.

At the moment, the boy's main problems are contractures in the arms and legs, the joints on them do not bend or extend. Rodion urgently needs a special device for the lower limbs and torso, which will teach the boy to take an upright position and walk again.

Thanks to this, Rodion will be able to avoid even greater manifestations of contractures and problems with internal organs due to a constant sitting position. And then take the first independent step or move with support.

Let's help Rodion get back on his feet with confidence!