EasyStand and Permobil will be joining forces to present a workshop for therapists and complex rehab suppliers at the International Seating Symposium in Nashville TN on March 3rd. The Symposium alternates between Canada and the United States every year, and is regarded as the leading continuing [..}
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. [..}
Standing for Improved Quality of Life
by on July 12, 2010
There are numerous medical benefits for a person who uses a wheelchair for mobility to participate in a consistent standing program (and research studies to back them up). But how do the medical benefits translate into improved quality of life? Let's take a closer look at some of the medical [..}
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 [..}
A Lifetime of Standing for Under $10,000 (Video)
by on February 5, 2009
This is a guest post on the EasyStand Blog from Peter Wankelman, Western Regional Sales Manager and Educator for Altimate Medical Inc. My name is Peter Wankelman and for the past 15 years I have earned the reputation as the "Altimate" Road Warrior. In that time as an employee of Altimate Medical [..}
“Stand Up!” Article on Benefits of Standing Children with Muscular Dystrophy
by on January 19, 2009
If you are a parent, grandparent, or pediatric therapist looking for information on standing, this article covers all the basics. "Stand Up! The benefits of standers for children are clear" was featured in the January issue of Quest Magazine. Writer, Kathy Wechsler, talks about every aspect of [..}
Standing frame or standing wheelchair?
by on August 21, 2008
The August/September issue of Rehab Management featured an article on standing therapy, called "Stand for Health" by Amy Meyer, PT. It covers very thoroughly the benefits of a standing program, and the importance of prescribing a standing program to reduce the risk of complications and gain the [..}
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