Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury - Pain and Spasticity

Complete Vs. Incomplete

Normally when people are asked which they would prefer complete or incomplete, without knowing what the rest of the question is, most people would say that they prefer complete. They would like a complete car repair and would not like an incomplete heart surgery. But when a person is recovering [..}


Scott benefits from a regular standing program

Remember Those Courageous Moments

Hello Friends! Are you looking for a little inspiration, a little motivation, or a little fuel to get you through the day or a challenging moment in your life?  Look no further than your past for that jumpstart that you need, that we all need from time to time.  Recently, I was asked to give a [..}


DeMarlon

Our Veterans Deserve To Stand

We’ve been hearing from many paralyzed veterans lately who are either unaware of the equipment they are entitled to or are being unfairly denied equipment they deserve. Veterans, if you’re reading this, please fight for what you deserve. DeMarlon Pollard is a T4-5 paraplegic who got an [..}


Donovan Carlson 2

Back To Play – Pediatric Therapy Article

Play - something kids of all ages and abilities enjoy doing.  Donovan is a sixth grader who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, he loves to play video games and floor hockey.  Jason Kelecic, DPT at Gillette Children's, explains how standing benefits Donovan (and other kids with Muscular [..}


Benefits of standing and standing frame activities.

Why Do You Stand? Please Give Us Your Thoughts…

When you have a wheelchair, it is obvious what it is for and what you do with it. When someone is using a stander for a standing program, the reasons they give for standing can vary greatly. Sometimes the obvious reason may not be the main reason why that specific individual participates. For [..}


Girl With Spina Bifida Uses Standing Frame

Leaving The Wheelchair Behind

A few months ago I had the pleasure of meeting Laura Krueger, a physical therapist at the White Bear Lake School District here in Minnesota.  She introduced myself and the rest of my crew to a few of her students. They were a fun bunch!  In this video, Laura tells the story of Amber, one of her [..}


Sit to stand standing frame benefits

Cayden Gets Comfortable In The Bantam

Meet Cayden, a little boy with a form of Muscular Dystrophy (Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type II) who uses a EasyStand Magician everyday at home.  We brought the new EasyStand Bantam with the supine option to his home for a photo shoot.  Great things happened when Cayden stood in the Bantam! While [..}


Using a standing frame stimulates play in kids.

Benefits of a Standing Frame…an ATP’s View

Wheelchair users rely on their wheelchairs for positioning, function, and mobility. Much time is spent on choosing the most appropriate cushion, frame, and accessories. This process typically includes demonstration equipment trials, pressure mapping, and a wheelchair clinic in order to conclude the [..}


Bantam in DC classroom20

Heightened Awareness: Kids Stand & Learn

Many of you are probably aware of the physical benefits of standing for kids who use wheelchairs. But have you heard about the social and psychological benefits for children using standers?  Standing can positively affect how students communicate and learn in a school setting!   "A 1992 [..}


easystand bantam stander

Making Products that Make a Difference

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 [..}