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Cerebral Palsy

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Stand Pivot Transfers Made Easier for Dane

by Jackie Kaufenberg September 1, 2010

Meet Dane! Dane’s Mom Michelle shared this photo about Dane on the EasyStand Facebook page. Michelle says,  “Dane got his stander about a year ago.  In the beginning it was used in school only but now he’s not in school so it is used at home 15 minutes, twice a day.  For Dane (who has [...]

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Wordless Wednesday: Rise and Shine!

by Jackie Kaufenberg April 28, 2010

Ryan stands each morning while eating (or cooking) breakfast.  To learn more about Ryan and how his mom helps him work standing and other activities into his day check out his customer story or video.

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Stand to Work, Work to Stand

by Andy Hicks, ATP March 12, 2010

As Andy journeys across the Eastern US as Regional Sales Manager, he hears many different stories from EasyStand customers. Here is one story about Yvonne and how she uses her EasyStand at work. Yvonne’s smile lights up the South Center Sheltered Workshop. The staff and clients seem to enjoy the work and look like they are [...]

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Fitting Chayton in Bantam Stander (Video)

by Jackie Kaufenberg February 9, 2010

Fitting a child in the EasyStand Bantam stander is easy.  As Nancy and Laura demonstrate, a few simple measurements can help you get the stander set up specifically for your child. Adjustments shown include footplates, seat depth, tray height and angle, chest vest, and usage of the Pow’r Up Lift. For more information on fitting [...]

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Standing to Help Contracture Management for Kids with CP

by Andy Hicks, ATP February 2, 2010

The hamstring muscles are very important muscles for running and walking because they pull our legs back in flexion. The hamstrings (posterior thigh muscles) are made up of three long muscles that start at the bottom of your pelvis extending down the back of your thigh and along either side of your knee, to your shin [...]

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“Picture Perfect” Girls in the EasyStand Bantam

by Jackie Kaufenberg August 26, 2009

As a mom of two little boys, and soon to be born baby #3 (in only a month!), I enjoy EasyStand photo shoots with kids on a whole new level. It is amazing to see the child light up when they go from sitting to standing, suddenly “taller” then their siblings or able to reach [...]

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Does a Standing Progam Decrease Spasticity?

by Ginny Paleg, PT 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 decreasing spasticity (used Ashworth and modified ashworth (MAS) [...]

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Diagnoses Resource Compiled by NRRTS

by Jackie Kaufenberg July 28, 2009

NRRTS (National Registry of Rehab Technology Suppliers) has compiled a list of informational resources about the diagnoses that rehab technology suppliers, clinicians, families, and patients may be interested in learning more about. There are probably many more diseases and conditions that you run into in your practice. To some of you, this information will seem quite basic [...]

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Post-Secondary Education: What Your Student With A Disability Should Know

by Erin Breedlove July 7, 2009

This is a guest post by Erin Breedlove, a first year college student with Cerebral Palsy. It’s that time of year again! Many students are headed off to various universities, technical, and vocational schools in the fall.  Has the student adequately prepared to be properly served upon his/her arrival on the specific college campus?  Find out [...]

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Intro to Erin: Blogger, College Student with CP, and so much more…

by Erin Breedlove June 29, 2009

This is the first post by Erin Breedlove, a new guest blogger on the EasyStand Blog.  Read on to learn more. As many individuals with disabilities find, it is often difficult to discover a niche in this modern society that labels people as if they are soup cans or some such material. I’m Erin, a [...]

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