Written by Megan Smith, PT
Standing up is a bold action. It takes courage and it takes confidence. But for some of us, it takes a helping hand.
Today, there are a number of people who have that needed courage and confidence, but still have a hard time standing up. And it’s not because they don’t want to - it's because standing is a physically difficult task.
Standing for a period of time can be taxing on any individual, but it's particularly challenging for adults and children living with conditions such as paraplegia and quadriplegia, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, and other manifestations of limited mobility conditions.
With the EasyStand Original Evolv Sit to Stand Standing Frame, users who had given up the hope of standing independently can finally realize this goal!
The highly customizable EasyStand frame allows caregivers to help adjust and transfer using movements that feel right to their patients, giving users ample opportunity to build endurance in their muscles through short bursts of balance-oriented stamina.
Standing, and the process of moving the body from a seated to an upright position, allows the body to build bone density while promoting other health benefits such as better circulation and balance.
The standing frame is designed for prolonged standing periods, gently yet firmly holding the user in a supported upright position. By taking the strain off the user’s joints with padded front-body and back supports, the EasyStand Sit-to-Stand allows individuals to continuously engage important muscles and tendons while keeping the level of energy exertion to a minimum.
With over 60 configuration options available, the EasyStand is a tool designed for maximum personal customization and allows users to have the ultimate range of upright movement!
One of the very best features in this innovative standing frame is it’s unique pivot point system. By strategically matching up with natural pivot points in the human body, the frame’s hip supports, lateral supports, and head supports all move with the user from a seated to a standing position.
When positioned correctly, the frame's contoured seat provides a maximum over-center stretch for various body types, along with knee and hip contractures assisting through proper positioning of the footplates and independent knee pads.
Users with conditions like paraplegia and quadriplegia, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, and any other condition which directly impairs a person’s ability to stand independently can immediately reap the benefits of integrating an EasyStand Lift into their everyday life!
School systems serving adults and children who have a tough time standing can also benefit from the EasyStand, as this tool gives greater support and comfort to students receiving personalized education in an in-classroom environment.
Finally, physical therapy facilities looking to broaden and enhance patient recovery will find the EasyStand to be a valuable addition to their offices, paving the way for newcomers to learn to stand while fostering a confidence in their physical capabilities.
“With the help of her physical therapist, we ordered an Easystand for my daughter. The order and delivery went smoothly. Assembly and adjustments to her needs were easy. She is happy to be looking at people at eye level (or down on me, as I am shorter than is she)!” - Jenny Rush, standingframes.org
“We received the EasyStand on a Monday, assembled it Tuesday and placed my sister in it that evening. She stood, without fear, and for the first time in over a year!! She was so pleased that she cried. She loves her chair!” - Nancy K., standingframes.org
Learn more about the EasyStand Sit-to-Stand Frame on our Rehabmart product page!
Megan has been a part of Rehabmart since its inception nearly 20 years ago. For the past several years she has been enjoying her role as HR Director while maintaining her Physical Therapy license. When she isn't working on her next in-service or working to find a new team member, she enjoys her five children, helping those who have PT type ailments, baking, practicing yoga, and working out.
