When I found myself a new quadriplegic in 1993, I was told the resources and equipment available to me were the best yet. And they were…for 1993. But that was 18 years ago, and a lot has changed since then. People finding themselves injured now have access to so much more, from better treatment [..}
Standing Up: Healthy and Confident!
by on January 13, 2012
"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 [..}
Top EasyStand Blog Posts Of 2011
by on January 2, 2012
Happy New Year from everyone here at Altimate Medical! Yet another year has come and gone. In 2011 the EasyStand Blog hit an important milestone, our 400th blog was posted! A big "Thank You" to our talented group of blog contributors who made this exciting accomplishment possible! We are looking [..}
Sneak Peak “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” Rucker Family
by on October 7, 2011
Yesterday I was given the unique opportunity to preview this week’s episode of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" airing on Sunday, October 9th at 8/7 central. I have to say that watching this incredible story about the Rucker family brought me to tears, it's definitely a must watch [..}
A World Away Makes A Difference In Products
by on October 3, 2011
Last week I traveled to the RehaCare exhibition in Dusseldorf, Germany and was able to see all that is new and improved in the world of European wheelchair users. I have been attending this show since 1999 and have always marveled at the differences in products. Of course manual wheelchairs still [..}
Ready for Some Online Fun?
by on September 29, 2011
The internet is a treasure chest of fun - there are millions of cool sites, but finding them is the tricky part. With winter almost here, its time to figure out the fun things you can do online. What do you like to do for fun? While some kids like to play video games, holding the controller can be [..}
Why Do You Stand? Please Give Us Your Thoughts…
by on August 5, 2011
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 [..}
Video Blogger Shows Quick Assembly of EasyStand Evolv
by on May 3, 2011
At industry trade shows we have the ability to meet some of our customers face-to-face, a rewarding experience indeed. At the Abilities Expo in Los Angeles, we had the pleasure of meeting Andrew Angulo, a video blogger, dad of three, EasyStand Evolv user, and paraplegic following a motorcycle [..}
Not a Candidate for Standing? Think Again.
by on April 27, 2011
As I travel around the country, I sometimes hear healthcare professionals and ATP suppliers express their opinion that a particular person will not benefit from a standing program for many reasons. Some are valid as with people that have severe bone and joint problems or other contraindications to [..}
You are the Consumer, it is YOUR choice
by on April 25, 2011
“There are always two choices, two paths to take. One is easy and it’s only reward is that it’s easy”. ~Author unknown On a daily basis, I speak to consumers with disabilities who are looking to purchase Complex Rehab Technology (CRT). Some are attempting to decide what they should do [..}
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