I recently got an email from a Physical Therapist that made my day. Now, I am sharing it with you, because maybe the EasyStand Bantam could make a difference in your child's quality of life too. I am a physical therapist working with a 14-year old young lady who is now trying the EasyStand Bantam [..}
Disability and Relationships: There Are No Limitations
by on March 11, 2011
Growing up in a busy filled household where bickering echoed off the walls was a normal part of my childhood. There was never a dull moment living with seven other people. But as much as there was sibling rivalry and arguing it was undeniable that there was love, one could see that even looking [..}
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 [..}
Looking in the Mirror
by on November 9, 2010
I was newly injured and beside myself with changes. I was choking on everything I had to swallow…literally and hypothetically speaking. There was so much commotion going on as a result of my spinal cord injury, I couldn’t focus on one thing. I was worried about where I would live, who [..}
Changing stereotypes…with nakedness
by on October 22, 2010
Maybe it’s a trend, or maybe it's pure coincidence, but the occurrence of naked people in wheelchairs in the mainstream media seems to be on the rise. Maybe the public has wanted to know what we look like naked all along, or maybe it’s a cheap ploy for ratings, but whatever the case, having [..}
Nursing Homes: Wheelchairs and Other Equipment
by on October 12, 2010
Most of us have been inside nursing homes. It is possibly a glimpse of our future, I for one hope that things greatly improve if it is my destiny. It’s no argument that most families are ill prepared to take care of their loved one and choose this option for the best care for their family member. [..}
Standing with Cats
by on September 20, 2010
I have been using my stander 2 to 3 times a week. Every time is different with how many degrees I'm able to get up to. My goal every time is 90°. In the past couple months though, I haven't been able to get up past 60 or 70°. And it usually takes me about half an hour to get there. My body just [..}
What the Geron stem cell trials mean to me
by on August 5, 2010
If you’ve glanced at the news lately, it seems the time is nigh for a spinal cord injury (SCI) cure. What’s the world buzzing about? The FDA giving Geron (a bio-med corporation in California) the go-ahead to begin the first ever human trials in the United States using embryonic stem cells. Newly [..}
Standing for Improved Quality of Life
by on July 12, 2010
There are numerous medical benefits for a person who uses a wheelchair for mobility to participate in a consistent standing program (and research studies to back them up). But how do the medical benefits translate into improved quality of life? Let's take a closer look at some of the medical [..}
Adapted Sports- Get your body moving this Summer
by on June 11, 2010
You say it every Summer. “This is the year I‘m going to try something new,” when it comes to getting out of your activity comfort zone. Something that gets you outside, gets you healthy, and *gasp*, something that’s even fun. There are a variety of adapted sports and activities you can [..}
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