A few weeks ago, some of the managers at Altimate Medical Inc. went to a motivational seminar at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Some of the speakers were our local Minnesota sports figures, Ron Gardenhire, Manager for the Minnesota Twins, and Brett Favre, Quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings [..}
A Peek Behind the Curtain of Being an Uncle with SCI
by on June 24, 2010
Being an uncle is awesome. Let me rephrase that much more accurately: being an uncle is (bleeping) AWESOME!! It’s the best job on earth. I love everything about it. My three year old nephew is a happy, sweet, smart, fun little boy with a good sense of humor. A lot of the time he is much more into [..}
Todd Shapes Up! Wordless Wednesday
by on June 23, 2010
"It feels great to stand up and workout, standing keeps my body in shape and my dog Sadie is my trainer." Todd is a C6-7 Quadriplegic with a sense of humor who has been standing since May of 2000. "I use my EasyStand Glider about 30-45 minutes, 3 times a week. I love standing...helps with muscle [..}
Keepin’ it Safe at Altimate Medical
by on June 21, 2010
Safe-ty -noun, plural 1. the state of being safe; freedom from the occurrence of risk, danger, or loss. This is how the dictionary describes safety. But what does safety mean to you? It may mean telling your child to fasten their seat belt, or finding rehab equipment that make you feel secure, [..}
Must-haves for Letters of Medical Necessity
by on June 17, 2010
Now that you and your team have determined the best standing frame for you to use, it’s time for the Letter of Medical Necessity/Justification (LMN/J). The LMN/LMJ is a detailed document that one or more of your medical team jointly writes to submit to your insurance payer for authorization of the [..}
Standing on Quality Casters: Wordless Wednesday
by on June 16, 2010
Many rehab facilities frequently use EasyStand products with several different clients on a daily basis. Our reps are “hitting the pavement” day-to-day bringing their samples into schools and rehab centers across the country. To accommodate these types of heavy use, a patch of Loctite ® [..}
Adapted Sports- Get your body moving this Summer
by on June 11, 2010
You say it every Summer. “This is the year I‘m going to try something new,” when it comes to getting out of your activity comfort zone. Something that gets you outside, gets you healthy, and *gasp*, something that’s even fun. There are a variety of adapted sports and activities you can [..}
iStand and Play iPad: Wordless Wednesday
by on June 9, 2010
Don't just stand there, do something fun like Max! He stands in his EasyStand Bantam while playing the "Magic Piano" app on his mom and dad's iPad! To read more about the fun things Max does while standing, check out his EasyStand customer story or blog. You can also read more about iPad apps [..}
Make Standing Part of your Child’s Daily Routine
by on June 7, 2010
Standing programs for children with disabilities are part of the natural routine at Normandy Park Preschool. Advance for Physical Therapy and Rehab Medicine magazine recently published an insightful article called, Let's Stand Together. Written by a PT and OT team that work for Normandy Park, the [..}
A Special Needs Dad Look at an Alternative Therapy: Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment
by on June 3, 2010
As the parent of a special needs child, I was always looking for something to help my child’s condition or eliminate it. Many physicians, specialists and other medical professionals were not finding the answers, so my wife and me had to find something for our child. I am sure you feel the same way [..}
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