Normally when people are asked which they would prefer complete or incomplete, without knowing what the rest of the question is, most people would say that they prefer complete. They would like a complete car repair and would not like an incomplete heart surgery. But when a person is recovering [..}
Whose Responsible?
by on September 14, 2011
A while back I spoke with a nurse case manager about the need for a stander for her client. After a lengthy discussion about the individual’s medical justification; the nurse case manager informed me that standers turned into coat racks, and thus this payer program should not cover them. Further [..}
My Excitement At The Kids Sports Spectacular
by on August 19, 2011
As I travel almost every week, I value my weekends and this was especially true last week as I was traveling through DC, MD, PA, and OH. But this Saturday I was fortunate to participate in the Kids Sports Spectacular 2011, hosted by United Spinal Association, at the Wells Fargo Center in [..}
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 [..}
Prone To Help: Getting Down To Stand Taller
by on June 24, 2011
There is one simple activity that is beneficial for most of us to do every day regardless of age or ability. That is lying in a prone position, or enjoying a little tummy time. Many of us spend hours of the day sitting, whether in a desk chair or wheelchair. This leads to shortening of certain [..}
Heightened Awareness: Kids Stand & Learn
by on May 6, 2011
Many of you are probably aware of the physical benefits of standing for kids who use wheelchairs. But have you heard about the social and psychological benefits for children using standers? Standing can positively affect how students communicate and learn in a school setting! "A 1992 [..}
Brace Yourselves! The Role of Orthotics in Standing Programs
by on November 16, 2010
Stander use is beneficial for promoting good posture and skeletal alignment as well as decreasing spasticity. Orthotic intervention is also frequently done with these same objectives in mind. Because even the best standers are not able to provide the full trunk and distal extremity support some [..}
Superhero with Spina Bifida
by on October 19, 2010
October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month, so we thought we would share the story of our little friend who has Spina Bifida. Meet "Incredible Ian" a little boy who we met recently at a photo shoot in White Bear Lake, MN. He has been standing since he was two, and he currently uses an EasyStand [..}
Make Standing Part of your Child’s Daily Routine
by on June 7, 2010
Standing programs for children with disabilities are part of the natural routine at Normandy Park Preschool. Advance for Physical Therapy and Rehab Medicine magazine recently published an insightful article called, Let's Stand Together. Written by a PT and OT team that work for Normandy Park, the [..}
Want to Stand? Start by calling your physician!
by on February 26, 2010
So you need a stander, but you’re not sure where to begin… Before you start the acquisition process, please stop looking at standers and funding for standers, and start by calling your physician. If you’re followed by a homecare or outpatient Physical or Occupational Therapist, see if they [..}
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