Adrenaline junkies are everywhere these days. On the slopes, on the water, at the skate park, and even among people with disabilities, adrenaline junkies are cropping up. And disabled folks, the usual stationary beings of the world, are more in need of a rush of an adrenaline rush than anyone. Just [..}
Wheelchair: Bad for the Bones (Video)
by on August 19, 2010
Last week hundreds of bikers traveled to Sturgis, one of the biggest motorcycle rallies of the year! Riding hundreds of miles on a motorcycle can be hard on the body, so many of them take measures to increase comfort. Some bikers buy special motorcycle cushions (did you know that the same [..}
3 Methods of Transferring, Many Solutions to Help
by on April 9, 2010
For certain individuals, transferring is never an easy task, especially at first. Like many things, transferring gets easier when you find a technique that works best for you, and practice. With assisted transfers, it is always a good idea to review the transfer strategy with the client before [..}
Top 10 Disability Video Blog Posts
by on March 10, 2010
Who doesn't like a good video?!?! I always enjoy reading blog posts that include a funny, informative or touching video. Here are my picks for the Top 10 Video Blog Posts on the EasyStand Blog. Enjoy! YouTube - The 10 Commandments of Life in a Wheelchair Inspirational Video about Father [..}
Let’s Talk Spinal Cord Injury
by on February 17, 2010
From time to time I look back at some of our posts from the past. I noticed that we have an abundance of great posts about spinal cord injuries....about 35 to be exact. Check out some of the best! What Improvements for SCI are Here and Now (What is Right Around the Corner?) Quest to [..}
Fitting Chayton in Bantam Stander (Video)
by on 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 [..}
Standing with Hope – Opitz C Syndrome (Video)
by on January 22, 2010
Meet Hope, a little girl with big spirits. Hope has a rare genetic disease called Opitz C Syndrome, but she doesn't let that slow her down. She stands in the EasyStand Bantam to maintain and improve her range of motion and keep her on track for walking. [..}
What Makes the MS Achievement Center So Special? (Video)
by on November 5, 2009
Members that look forward to 2 days a week. Pottery and art projects that utilize their abilities. Staff and volunteers that go the extra mile. Therapy equipment that keeps their bodies strong. A chaplin that makes the members see things in a new light. New friends. Old friends. Long-time [..}
The Historic Timeline of EasyStand (Video)
by on September 3, 2009
EasyStand is celebrating 20 years of helping people stand this month! Here is a video documenting the time line of the EasyStand and how it came to be where it is today. Celebrate the 20th birthday of EasyStand with the crew at Altimate Medical! Visit www.easystand.com/birthday for a free [..}
Happy 20th Birthday EasyStand..The party starts now!
by on September 1, 2009
This month, September 2009, marks the 20th birthday of the EasyStand standing frame! All of us at Altimate Medical are excited to celebrate and I want to start by inviting you to visit www.easystand.com/birthday for a free t-shirt and other fun stuff! We have some really neat stories coming up [..}
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