Normally when people are asked which they would prefer complete or incomplete, without knowing what the rest of the question is, most people would say that they prefer complete. They would like a complete car repair and would not like an incomplete heart surgery. But when a person is recovering [..}
What Do You Do?
by on November 16, 2011
When I meet people at parties here in Washington DC, where almost everyone is a lawyer, they all ask me what I do for work. When I tell them I travel around the country convincing people that anyone who uses a wheelchair for mobility, should be standing, they look confused and change the [..}
Why Do You Stand? Please Give Us Your Thoughts…
by on August 5, 2011
When you have a wheelchair, it is obvious what it is for and what you do with it. When someone is using a stander for a standing program, the reasons they give for standing can vary greatly. Sometimes the obvious reason may not be the main reason why that specific individual participates. For [..}
Cayden Gets Comfortable In The Bantam
by on June 3, 2011
Meet Cayden, a little boy with a form of Muscular Dystrophy (Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type II) who uses a EasyStand Magician everyday at home. We brought the new EasyStand Bantam with the supine option to his home for a photo shoot. Great things happened when Cayden stood in the Bantam! While [..}
Benefits of a Standing Frame…an ATP’s View
by on June 1, 2011
Wheelchair users rely on their wheelchairs for positioning, function, and mobility. Much time is spent on choosing the most appropriate cushion, frame, and accessories. This process typically includes demonstration equipment trials, pressure mapping, and a wheelchair clinic in order to conclude the [..}
2 Unique Clients With 1 Thing in Common, Positive Standing Results!
by on May 25, 2011
Meet Melissa and John! Melissa incurred a C3 spinal cord injury 2 years ago, is a quadriplegic and uses a power wheelchair independently. John was diagnosed in 1990 with primary progressive multiple sclerosis, over the past 15 years, his symptoms have worsened extensively. Both are clients of [..}
Heightened Awareness: Kids Stand & Learn
by on May 6, 2011
Many of you are probably aware of the physical benefits of standing for kids who use wheelchairs. But have you heard about the social and psychological benefits for children using standers? Standing can positively affect how students communicate and learn in a school setting! "A 1992 [..}
Not a Candidate for Standing? Think Again.
by on April 27, 2011
As I travel around the country, I sometimes hear healthcare professionals and ATP suppliers express their opinion that a particular person will not benefit from a standing program for many reasons. Some are valid as with people that have severe bone and joint problems or other contraindications to [..}
Letter of Medical Necessity for Kid’s Glider Speaks for Itself
by on April 14, 2011
A letter of medical necessity (LMN) or letter of justification (LOJ) is a detailed prescription that a therapist or physician writes to be submitted to the insurance provider. The letter should be client specific and not just a list of the medical benefits of standing. To help you in writing a [..}
Canadian with Multiple Sclerosis Thrilled to be Standing Again
by on April 4, 2011
Recently our EasyStand distributors in Canada shared this very uplifting letter with us, that they received from a customer. With Randi's permission, we are inspired to share her expressive words with others, with the hope that standing may help others with Multiple Sclerosis or other mobility [..}
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