"I wanted to send you a picture of me standing up and confident! I was off my feet and in a wheelchair from August 30th, 2006 up until I received your Glider on my birthday October 16th, 2009, then I started standing upright. Since January of 2010, I'm very happy to say, I've been using your [..}
Our Veterans Deserve To Stand
by on November 11, 2011
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 [..}
Kids Sports Spectacular Coming Up!
by on August 8, 2011
We are proud to be a “Sports Fan” Event Sponsor at the United Spinal’s Annual Kids Sports Spectacular. At this special event, kids with disabilities are given the opportunity to try out many different types of adaptive sports, participate in other fun activities, meet new friends, win prizes [..}
Determined To Stand, Glide, Walk!
by on July 13, 2011
We met Brian Wood on the EasyStand Facebook Page and found that he was an exceptional person with a captivating story to tell about his determination to walk again after his accident, and a tragic fire that destroyed his home. We sent him a message asking him to share his story, he agreed [..}
Click! A Checkered Flag Photo Finish
by on June 13, 2011
Being the photographer here at Altimate Medical, I am always on the lookout for our next photo shoot opportunity! In a previous post "Driven to Stand" we introduced you to Guy Forbrook a C6-7 quadriplegic who came to our facility to try the Glider after hearing about it from a close friend [..}
2 Unique Clients With 1 Thing in Common, Positive Standing Results!
by on May 25, 2011
Meet Melissa and John! Melissa incurred a C3 spinal cord injury 2 years ago, is a quadriplegic and uses a power wheelchair independently. John was diagnosed in 1990 with primary progressive multiple sclerosis, over the past 15 years, his symptoms have worsened extensively. Both are clients of [..}
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 [..}
What Improvements for SCI are Here and Now (What is Right Around the Corner?)
by on September 15, 2009
Unite 2 Fight Paralysis and the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation brought together Neuro scientists, The National Institute of Health, physicians and people with a spinal cord injury, to look at the latest research for repair or improved function of the spinal cord at the Working 2 Walk Symposium in [..}
Josh Basile Helps Others with SCI Make the Transition (Video)
by on March 13, 2009
In this news story, Josh Basile, quadriplegic, talks about the difficult transition from able-bodied to disabled. Josh has made tremendous strides in his recovery, that his doctors did not think were possible. His amazingly positive attitude has inspired the people around him to have hope and [..}
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