Does a Standing Progam Decrease Spasticity?

by on August 6, 2009

This is a guest post on the EasyStand Blog by Ginny Paleg, DScPT, MS, PT. We found thirteen articles showing that standing can decrease spasticity. Three of these studies combined standing with whole body vibration (WBV)-Garrett, Otzel and Ahlborg- and all had some degree of success in [..}


Diagnoses Resource Compiled by NRRTS

by on July 28, 2009

NRRTS (National Registry of Rehab Technology Suppliers) has compiled a list of informational resources about the diagnoses that rehab technology suppliers, clinicians, families, and patients may be interested in learning more about. There are probably many more diseases and conditions that you [..}


Kids and Adults with disabilities can benefit from recieve rehabilitative benefits from playing Wii, besides having fun!

Rehabilitative Benefits of the Nintendo Wii

by on May 14, 2009

This is a guest post on the EasyStand Blog, contributed by Holly McCarthy, who writes on the subject of the sports management degree programs at an accredited university. She invites your feedback at hollymccarthy12 at gmail dot com. The Nintendo Wii has been one of the most popular game [..}


Here are the research studies that document how a standing program helps motor skills.

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 [..}


New Technology helps People who are Paralyzed to Communicate with Brain Power

by on November 14, 2008

Did you see this video on 60 Minutes? It features a guy with ALS and a lady with a stroke who are both completely paralyzed and nonverbal. Neuroscientists have found a way to tap into the thoughts in their brain, and make them into actions performed through a computer. The gentleman with ALS is [..}