I haven’t stood on my own power since August 25th, 1993. That’s 16 years and 2 weeks give or take. And while assisted standing isn’t pure unadulterated, like running through the grass or posing for an artist standing, my EasyStand 2400 stander does get me on my feet. If it wasn’t for this [..}
What Improvements for SCI are Here and Now (What is Right Around the Corner?)
by on September 15, 2009
Unite 2 Fight Paralysis and the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation brought together Neuro scientists, The National Institute of Health, physicians and people with a spinal cord injury, to look at the latest research for repair or improved function of the spinal cord at the Working 2 Walk Symposium in [..}
Standing Up to ALS
by on August 20, 2009
A standing program can help people with ALS and the people that care for them. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive motor neuron disease causing muscle weakness and atrophy throughout the body. This is the definition, but not everyone fits the definition. [..}
Does a Standing Progam Decrease Spasticity?
by on August 6, 2009
This is a guest post on the EasyStand Blog by Ginny Paleg, DScPT, MS, PT. We found thirteen articles showing that standing can decrease spasticity. Three of these studies combined standing with whole body vibration (WBV)-Garrett, Otzel and Ahlborg- and all had some degree of success in [..}
Summer’s here! Are you taking care of your skin?
by on July 16, 2009
This is a guest post on the EasyStand Blog by Tiffiny Carlson, blogger and quadriplegic. Summertime can bring forth dozens of unique skin issues for full-time wheelchair-users. From heat rashes to sun burns, we need to be more vigilant now than ever before. Skin is by far one of the most [..}
Can a Standing Program Improve Bladder Function?
by on June 24, 2009
This is a guest post on the EasyStand Blog by Ginny Paleg, DScPT, MS, PT. Sometimes I have to share not such great news. Here it is. There is very little research that supports using passive standing programs to improve bladder and or kidney function/health. It may - and we have lots of [..}
Therapists- Participate in a Research Study on Standing
by on June 15, 2009
This is a guest post on the EasyStand Blog by Margaret Mazzone, PT. Margaret Mazzone is a pediatric Physical Therapist working on her Ph.D. degree in the Dept. of Rehab Science. Are you a therapist that recommends standing devices for children as part of your clinical practice? If so, [..}
How and Why I Got My Stander (Without the Help of Insurance)
by on June 4, 2009
This is a guest post by Rhonda Clark, who has Cerebral Palsy. Up until 2004, I was able to walk with crutches, but was considered to be a home-bound walker because I could only walk 15 feet and on a good day. Even then I used my power chair for mobility. The only alternative that I had to [..}
Can a Standing Program Improve Bone Density?
by on May 11, 2009
This is a guest post on the EasyStand Blog by Ginny Paleg, DScPT, MS, PT. The evidence linking passive standing and bone density is the strongest we found in our systematic review. While the data can be divided and analyzed in many ways, clinically the delineation between those that used [..}
Bantam & Evolv Photo Shoots Provide Insight Into Stander Possibilities
by on April 15, 2009
In the past couple weeks, we had two different photo shoots. One was at an alternative care center and another was on location in a home. At both photo shoots, we experienced "A-ha" moments that made us see how our standing frames can make life easier for the people who use them... The [..}
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