I check the EasyStand Facebook page on a daily basis, and just recently a super cute photo of a little boy, with a BIG smile, jumped out at me! It was Gavin using his Bantam stander, his mom Cassie posted the photo and I couldn't resist asking about her son and his standing story. This is what she [..}
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 [..}
Todd Shapes Up! Wordless Wednesday
by on June 23, 2010
"It feels great to stand up and workout, standing keeps my body in shape and my dog Sadie is my trainer." Todd is a C6-7 Quadriplegic with a sense of humor who has been standing since May of 2000. "I use my EasyStand Glider about 30-45 minutes, 3 times a week. I love standing...helps with muscle [..}
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 [..}
Mike – A Standing Veteran and Dedicated Athlete
by on January 26, 2010
In 2009 we celebrated EasyStand's 20th Birthday, we felt that an important part of this milestone was to share some stories of customers who have been standing for several years. A few weeks later, I received a story from Mike Savicki, a quadriplegic and veteran who has been standing for over [..}
Rolling Like a Celebrity-Ms. Wheelchair NJ 2009
by on August 24, 2009
Santina Muha not only rolls like a celebrity, she is a celebrity! She also plays an active role in the disability community. Santina is a guest writer on our EasyStand Blog, read some of her posts. I was inspired by her words, "There are people out there doing amazing things, and I believe we [..}
Capri Stands Up & Dances From the Heart
by on June 26, 2009
Dancing with the feet is one thing, but dancing with the heart is another. ~Author Unknown Meet Capri Eckonen, a happy nine year old girl who loves dancing and listening to music. She was born with Cerebral Palsy which limits her dancing physically...but Capri dances from the heart. Capri [..}
15 Unique Ways to Get Your Standing Time in
by on March 30, 2009
Is it difficult for you to find the time to stand? Help is on the way! Read these 15 tips from the experts...current EasyStand customers. To read more about any of the people featured here, just click on their name for their customer story! 1. Stand first thing in the morning like Scott [..}
Who do you feel is a great role model for people with disabilities?
by on December 11, 2008
What makes someone a role model? A role model can be anyone, some one you learn and take guidance from, some one who makes a difference in your life or the lives of others, or some one who uses their disability to inspire and help others. Sometimes when we think of great role models we think of [..}
Target Shooting while Standing Helps Prepare Me for the Real Hunt
by on November 12, 2008
One of the many activities I enjoy while standing is target practicing in from my patio. By utilizing my EasyStand Evolv stander, I feel it gives me the true position needed to target practice. First of all, Iʼm in a standing position. Second, the tray on top of the standing frame helps steady [..}
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