EasyStand and Permobil will be joining forces to present a workshop for therapists and complex rehab suppliers at the International Seating Symposium in Nashville TN on March 3rd. The Symposium alternates between Canada and the United States every year, and is regarded as the leading continuing [..}
Communication and the Therapy Situation
by on February 14, 2011
A group of therapists from one of the Twin Cities’ pediatric specialty hospitals with satellite clinics serving the larger metro area recently organized a meet and greet for the school and pediatric clinical therapists in the community. It was nice to see the faces of the caring professionals [..}
Supporting Disability Organizations helps our Industry & Consumers
by on February 9, 2011
Whether you are a health care professional, durable medical equipment supplier, or person with a disability you can get more involved with your disability community by reaching out to your local active consumer organizations. These organizations are not just for consumers and their families. [..}
EasyStand’s Top Blogs of 2010
by on December 31, 2010
Another year is coming to an end. Now is the time that many of us reflect on the previous year, and start making plans for an even better new year. I would like to extend a big "Thank You" to all who have contributed to our blog over the past couple years. In 2010 we also welcomed some new [..}
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 [..}
Funding for Standing Frames (Presentation)
by on December 8, 2010
Part of my job at Altimate Medical Inc. is to help educate people on the process of purchasing a standing frame and writing a letter of justification for a stander. Below is a PowerPoint presentation on Funding & Documentation for Standing Frames that was recently presented to clinicians and [..}
Brace Yourselves! The Role of Orthotics in Standing Programs
by on November 16, 2010
Stander use is beneficial for promoting good posture and skeletal alignment as well as decreasing spasticity. Orthotic intervention is also frequently done with these same objectives in mind. Because even the best standers are not able to provide the full trunk and distal extremity support some [..}
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 [..}
NCART Medicaid Summit Emphasizes Team Approach
by on October 15, 2010
I just got back from the NCART Medicaid Summit in Nashville. It was nice to see many familiar faces. It would have been even nicer to see more new faces willing to work with industry veterans to push forward Complex Rehab Technology education with the public payer sector. As I expected, NCART [..}
Take Action to Change Flawed Competitive Bidding Program
by on October 5, 2010
It’s been a while since my last blog on Medicare’s competitive bidding program for Durable Medical Equipment (DME). It’s important to realize that this program has moved forward despite its many flaws! It will decrease access to products and services that are vital to consumers function and [..}
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