Often the elderly are overlooked for a standing program, but it can greatly improve their quality of life. People who live in long-term care centers, developmental centers, or nursing homes can benefit from an ongoing standing program. Here is a video case study about a woman I met in New [..}
Nursing Homes: Wheelchairs and Other Equipment
by on October 12, 2010
Most of us have been inside nursing homes. It is possibly a glimpse of our future, I for one hope that things greatly improve if it is my destiny. It’s no argument that most families are ill prepared to take care of their loved one and choose this option for the best care for their family member. [..}
Can a Standing Program Improve Bowel Function?
by on April 9, 2009
This is a guest post on the EasyStand Blog by Ginny Paleg, DScPT, MS, PT. Ginny is a pediatric Physical Therapist from Silver Spring, MD. This post will be of interest to physical therapists, physicians, and others with a clinical background. For the next few months, the EasyStand Blog will [..}
Can a Passive Standing Program Improve Motor Skills?
by on March 3, 2009
This is a guest post on the EasyStand Blog by Ginny Paleg, DScPT, MS, PT. Ginny is a pediatric Physical Therapist from Silver Spring, MD. This post will be of interest to physical therapists and physicians, and others with a clinical background. The EasyStand Blog will feature a blog post from [..}
Why Being in a Wheelchair is Like Being Paris Hilton
by on January 23, 2009
This is a guest post from Santina Muha. Santina is a journalist, model, public speaker and internet personality. She also holds the position of Communications Associate at the National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA). She lives in NJ and has a T-11 spinal cord injury from an auto [..}
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