This is a guest post on the EasyStand Blog by Ginny Paleg, DScPT, MS, PT. Ginny is a pediatric Physical Therapist from Silver Spring, MD. This post will be of interest to physical therapists, physicians, and others with a clinical background. For the next few months, the EasyStand Blog will [..}
20 Fun Activities for Kids to do While Standing…
by on March 5, 2009
Keeping kids busy is a full time job and finding fun options for kids with disabilities can be even more challenging. A great place to start is to find activities your child is interested in and build adaptations from there. This is a collection of ideas from parents, clinicians and teachers on [..}
Can a Passive Standing Program Improve Motor Skills?
by on March 3, 2009
This is a guest post on the EasyStand Blog by Ginny Paleg, DScPT, MS, PT. Ginny is a pediatric Physical Therapist from Silver Spring, MD. This post will be of interest to physical therapists and physicians, and others with a clinical background. The EasyStand Blog will feature a blog post from [..}
Dreams Do Come True-Scott Chesney’s Inspiring Video
by on February 27, 2009
Do you have a dream-maybe a big dream that you are not sure is possible? Scott Chesney's story can be your inspiration! Scott is one of those positive, upbeat people that is always refreshing to come in contact with. He uses his hard working, optimistic attitude to make his dreams come [..}
What are the Indications and Contraindications for a Standing Program?
by on February 25, 2009
This is a guest post on the EasyStand Blog by Peter Wankelman. This post will be of interest to physical therapists and physicians, and others with a clinical background. My name is Peter Wankelman and for the past 15 years I have earned the reputation as the “Altimate” Road Warrior. In that [..}
A Lifetime of Standing for Under $10,000 (Video)
by on February 5, 2009
This is a guest post on the EasyStand Blog from Peter Wankelman, Western Regional Sales Manager and Educator for Altimate Medical Inc. My name is Peter Wankelman and for the past 15 years I have earned the reputation as the "Altimate" Road Warrior. In that time as an employee of Altimate Medical [..}
Can a Passive Standing Program Improve Hip Integrity?
by on January 28, 2009
This is a guest post on the EasyStand Blog by Ginny Paleg, DScPT, MS, PT. Ginny is a pediatric Physical Therapist from Silver Spring, MD. She works in a 0-3 (Early Intervention) program for Montgomery County Public Schools. Children with cerebral palsy most often develop this condition as a result [..}
“Stand Up!” Article on Benefits of Standing Children with Muscular Dystrophy
by on January 19, 2009
If you are a parent, grandparent, or pediatric therapist looking for information on standing, this article covers all the basics. "Stand Up! The benefits of standers for children are clear" was featured in the January issue of Quest Magazine. Writer, Kathy Wechsler, talks about every aspect of [..}
A Standing Frame Prescribed for Home Can Improve Long-Term Health
by on January 7, 2009
Many spinal cord injury rehab professionals are aware of the secondary complications associated with prolonged immobility of people with a spinal cord injury (SCI). Rehab facilities that incorporate standing/weight bearing as a part of their SCI client’s standing program see the effects of [..}
The Air is Better Up Here- Jenni’s Standing Story
by on December 31, 2008
My name is Jenni Taylor and I am 22 years old. On November 1, 2002 I was in a car accident. I broke my neck at C1-C2 and injured my spinal cord. I am a quadriplegic paralyzed from the neck down and dependent on a ventilator to breathe for me. Although I am paralyzed, I have feeling everywhere. I am [..}
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