The hamstring muscles are very important muscles for running and walking because they pull our legs back in flexion. The hamstrings (posterior thigh muscles) are made up of three long muscles that start at the bottom of your pelvis extending down the back of your thigh and along either side of your [..}
Can a Standing Program Improve Bladder Function?
by on June 24, 2009
This is a guest post on the EasyStand Blog by Ginny Paleg, DScPT, MS, PT. Sometimes I have to share not such great news. Here it is. There is very little research that supports using passive standing programs to improve bladder and or kidney function/health. It may - and we have lots of [..}
Therapists- Participate in a Research Study on Standing
by on June 15, 2009
This is a guest post on the EasyStand Blog by Margaret Mazzone, PT. Margaret Mazzone is a pediatric Physical Therapist working on her Ph.D. degree in the Dept. of Rehab Science. Are you a therapist that recommends standing devices for children as part of your clinical practice? If so, [..}
New Funding Guide Helps Mother Earth & You
by on April 22, 2009
I am excited to announce today, on Earth Day, that Altimate Medical is taking another leap forward. We made the decision to cease printing of our 100+ page Funding Guide to Standing Technology and opt for a more comprehensive, online version. We know how important it is to provide our customers [..}
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