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 [..}
Is Exercise a Medical Necessity for People with Disabilities?
by on December 3, 2008
It seems, almost everyday we hear about new health benefit from routine exercise for the general public, but what does this mean for the disabled community? The opportunities for exercise are often overlooked by therapists in discharge planning, by doctors that are overwhelmed with the other [..}
What Effect Will the New Administration have on Complex Rehab and Home Health Equipment Industry?
by on November 20, 2008
Take Action & Be Heard! As promised, I am sharing part of the latest legislative update from NCART: The November 4 election marks a change in the executive branch of government and its effect on the HME industry and complex rehab is unknown. President-elect Obama has not addressed the [..}
Shartrina Shares how Husband with ALS uses the EasyStand- Video
by on November 4, 2008
I ran across this video on Youtube showing Matt, a young man who has ALS- Lou Gehrig's disease, using the EasyStand stander. Shartrina is Matt's wife and caregiver, and demonstrates how she transfers Matt into the stander and gets him into the standing position. She also has some tips on making it [..}
Matt Courson Battles Spinal Cord Injury, One Step at a Time
by on October 24, 2008
It's not everyday that you meet a person like Matt Courson. Matt is a 23 year old college student from Arkansas, who is a T7 Incomplete paraplegic. He is determined, hard-working, and the type of guy that you just sense the great attitude oozing out of him. I say this without meeting him [..}
Medtrade or Bust – Are you there?
by on October 22, 2008
Are you going to the Medtrade show October 28-30 in Atlanta? Historically, Medtrade has been the show of the year for DME Suppliers and Rehab manufacturers to gather. Seeing new products, attending educational seminars, and networking is on everyone's agenda. Despite the decreasing attendance at [..}
Your Sneak Peak at the new EasyStand Bantam stander for kids!
by on October 14, 2008
Therapists and parents around the globe have been waiting for the release of the EasyStand Bantam - the new EasyStand stander for kids! For the past few months, we have had some prototypes in select areas of the U.S. and have been gathering clinical and consumer feedback from the experts. Soon, we [..}
DME Legislative Updates from NCART to You
by on September 24, 2008
One of my responsibilities at Altimate Medical, Inc. is to inform our staff about legislative issues that will either directly effect, or have a trickle down effect on our suppliers, clinicians, and ultimately the consumer. My main source for clear, concise legislative information and updates is [..}
7 steps to buying Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
by on September 15, 2008
After talking with newly injured clients and caregivers last Friday at the Abilities Expo in Minneapolis, I found a common theme arise. How do I get this item (stander, wheelchair, cushion, etc.) purchased for me? I was amazed at how many people recently (and not so recently) out of rehab had not [..}
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