It's no secret that kids love to play and move about, and kids with mobility challenges are no exception! A child's desire to play and interact with family or friends should be considered when prescribing a standing program. Mobile and dynamic standers can open up a world of possibilities for [..}
Standing Up: Healthy and Confident!
by on January 13, 2012
"I wanted to send you a picture of me standing up and confident! I was off my feet and in a wheelchair from August 30th, 2006 up until I received your Glider on my birthday October 16th, 2009, then I started standing upright. Since January of 2010, I'm very happy to say, I've been using your [..}
Top EasyStand Blog Posts Of 2011
by on January 2, 2012
Happy New Year from everyone here at Altimate Medical! Yet another year has come and gone. In 2011 the EasyStand Blog hit an important milestone, our 400th blog was posted! A big "Thank You" to our talented group of blog contributors who made this exciting accomplishment possible! We are looking [..}
Happy Holidays – Ugly Sweater Party
by on December 23, 2011
Yesterday at Altimate Medical we had an ugly sweater party. Employees came dressed in some crazy sweaters, plaid pants, turtlenecks, you name it. So instead of sending out one of those picture perfect holiday greetings, we decided to share our quirky ugly sweater photo with you instead! Happy [..}
Play Holiday Movie Trivia!
by on December 12, 2011
Happy Holidays from Altimate Medical! To help get everyone into the holiday spirit we are hosting “Holiday Movie Trivia” on our Facebook page. Visit our page between December 12th and the 22nd for the new “Question of the Day”. Each video trivia question stars an employee right here at [..}
Wishing Fred A Fond Farewell
by on December 7, 2011
Yesterday was a bitter sweet day here at Altimate Medical. We gathered together to wish a fond farewell and happy retirement to our long-time EasyStand Rep Fred Groth. Many of us were close to Fred because he was our rep here in Minnesota and frequently stopped by to exchange units, pick up [..}
Our Veterans Deserve To Stand
by on November 11, 2011
We’ve been hearing from many paralyzed veterans lately who are either unaware of the equipment they are entitled to or are being unfairly denied equipment they deserve. Veterans, if you’re reading this, please fight for what you deserve. DeMarlon Pollard is a T4-5 paraplegic who got an [..}
Standing Article: Assessing The Home Environment
by on November 7, 2011
"Standing for typical children begins at approximately nine months, children with disabilities need to be working towards standing for hip development and bone density along the same timeline if possible," explains physical therapist Mary Miles. She understands the importance of starting a [..}
Sensory Pudding Activity
by on October 19, 2011
Remember when your mother always told you "Don't play with your food!" Well now I am proposing that you do just the opposite, that you LET your child play with their food. I know what you are thinking, "What a mess!" but this activity is mess free, inexpensive and fun for kids of all abilities. [..}
Sneak Peak “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” Rucker Family
by on October 7, 2011
Yesterday I was given the unique opportunity to preview this week’s episode of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" airing on Sunday, October 9th at 8/7 central. I have to say that watching this incredible story about the Rucker family brought me to tears, it's definitely a must watch [..}
Recent Comments