Isabel standing in the EasyStand Bantam, a sit-to-stand & supine stander for kids.

“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 [..}


Gillette's new "Pity. It's 100% Curable" campaign focuses on Gillette does provide a cure for one of the most insidious human conditions of all—pity.

Gillette Healthcare Launches “Pity. It’s 100% Curable” Campaign

by on December 29, 2008

Gillette Healthcare, located here in Minnesota, has launched a new "Pity. It's 100% Curable" Campaign. Here is what they say about it on www.curepity.org : Most of our patients have medical conditions for which there are no cures. But through breakthrough surgeries and innovative medical [..}


Your Introduction to the EasyStand Bantam (video)

by on December 22, 2008

We have just completed this short video of the new EasyStand Bantam standing frame for kids. The video is an overview of the Bantam features, options, and benefits of standing for kids. This video below is from YouTube, but you can also find this video online at easystand.com on the Bantam page or [..}


Karly Uses Technology to Communicate

by on October 7, 2008

Karly is a young woman with Rett Syndrome. Since she is unable to speak, she uses her blog "Inspired By Love" as a way to communicate. Karly is a passionate writer, who has the ability to draw you into her world using only words. She says, "I love to write. I am entering some of my writings into [..}


Playing while standing stimulates interaction, development, and fun.

Standing to Stimulate Play!

by on October 1, 2008

Often we talk about what standing does for the body, but what is commonly overlooked, is what standing does for the mind. Standing is especially important for the mental development of the children with disabilities. When I talk to pediatric therapists, they appreciate and understand first-hand how [..}


Daniel in the EasyStand Magician Comfy stander.

First Reaction to Standing can be Emotional

by on August 26, 2008

The most enjoyable aspect of my job at EasyStand is seeing the reaction of people standing for the first time, or for the first time in many years. My last job was working for the ROHO Cushion Company where I was concentrating my attention on people's butts, and now I am looking at smiling faces as [..}