Ed stands taller than his PT, Allan Miller, in the EasyStand StrapStand.
During the time I spend traveling out in the field, I meet some dynamic people with great stories to share. Like Ed, a talkative, friendly guy who lives with his mother, Julia, in a very pretty part of Northern Ohio. They have a large property so Ed likes to sit by the window and comment on what birds are at the feeder or what the neighbors are up to.
When Ed was 24 he sustained a head injury that prevents him from walking independently, because of poor balance and tightness in his legs. Both his hands are tight as well, especially his right hand.
Ed and Allan Miller, his Homecare Physical Therapist, have developed a strong relationship (although they make an odd pair because Allen is about 5’7″ and Ed is 6’2″). One of Allan’s goals for Ed is to use the StrapStand to stand up by the window everyday, independently (without his mom’s assistance). They have accomplished this with surprising ease and do it consistently!
Allan’s long-term standing program goals for Ed are to improve Ed’s balance, strengthen his leg muscles and decrease the tightness in his legs. They are also hoping that standing will encourage Ed to work with projects that will help his hands gain more function and coordination.
When Ed first stood up he was apprehensive and fearful. He expressed this as a small flash of anger. But once he was standing for a few minutes, he enjoyed the feeling of standing securely, and loves his new expanded view of the back yard!
Has standing changed your view? Maybe not just how you physically view the world, but in other noticeable ways?
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