I recently got an email from a Physical Therapist that made my day. Now, I am sharing it with you, because maybe the EasyStand Bantam could make a difference in your child's quality of life too. I am a physical therapist working with a 14-year old young lady who is now trying the EasyStand Bantam [..}
Movement in Safe Limits
by on December 13, 2010
Voluntary movement is extremely important in early childhood development to improve kinesthetic (sensation of movement) and proprioception (unconscious spatial awareness). Studies have demonstrated that prorioceptive feedback has a critical role in the reorganization and subsequent recovery of [..}
Standing in Developmental Centers (Video)
by on November 15, 2010
Often the elderly are overlooked for a standing program, but it can greatly improve their quality of life. People who live in long-term care centers, developmental centers, or nursing homes can benefit from an ongoing standing program. Here is a video case study about a woman I met in New [..}
The Mechanics & Benefits of Standing for Wheelchair Users
by on September 7, 2010
Recently, our staff was interviewed by the editors of Mobility Management magazine about the mechanics of standing for a person who uses a wheelchair. Here is some insight into standing, how it affects the body, and how standing for an able-bodied person compares to a person with a disability. You [..}
Wheelchair: Bad for the Bones (Video)
by on August 19, 2010
Last week hundreds of bikers traveled to Sturgis, one of the biggest motorcycle rallies of the year! Riding hundreds of miles on a motorcycle can be hard on the body, so many of them take measures to increase comfort. Some bikers buy special motorcycle cushions (did you know that the same [..}
What the Geron stem cell trials mean to me
by on August 5, 2010
If you’ve glanced at the news lately, it seems the time is nigh for a spinal cord injury (SCI) cure. What’s the world buzzing about? The FDA giving Geron (a bio-med corporation in California) the go-ahead to begin the first ever human trials in the United States using embryonic stem cells. Newly [..}
Standing for Improved Quality of Life
by on July 12, 2010
There are numerous medical benefits for a person who uses a wheelchair for mobility to participate in a consistent standing program (and research studies to back them up). But how do the medical benefits translate into improved quality of life? Let's take a closer look at some of the medical [..}
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 [..}
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 [..}
What Drives People to Stand? (Beyond Medical Reasons)
by on April 29, 2010
Recently I was confined to a window seat in the back row of an airplane after a long week of work, and I wanted to stand up and stretch. I opted not to because it would've in-convenienced the guy next to me who looked tired and on top of that he didn't speak my language. With a few hours of flight [..}
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