The benefits of using a Standing Frame (example:
EasyStand)
- Prevention of atrophy in the trunk and leg muscles
- Improve circulation to trunk & lower extremities
- Prevent formation of pressure sores thru changing position
- Help maintain Bone Integrity
- Improve digestion, bowel function & regularity
- Reduce swelling in lower extremities
- Prevent loss of or improve ROM
- Aid respiratory, kidney and bladder function
- Decrease muscle spasms
- Strengthen cardiovascular system & build endurance
- Develop/improve head, neck, trunk, upper & lower extremities muscle control
- Prevent or decrease joint/muscle contractures
- Inhibit abnormal muscle tone and reflexes
- Lessen or prevent development of scoliosis
- Aid normal skeletal development
- Develop standing tolerance & endurance to improve/maintain other functional activity
- Aid in balance restoration through upright posture
- Facilitates a symmetrical posture