A standing frame provides alternative positioning to sitting, by supporting the person in a standing position. Standing promotes healthy bone maintenance, leg muscle stretching, spasticity reduction, improved internal organ functions, improved posture and overall range of motion improvement. These benefits are not just physical, but also psychological.
Standing frames are commonly used by persons who rely on a wheelchair for mobility, patients who have been in ICU or hospital for an extensive time due to a diagnosis that caused them to become weak. Standing is also useful for patients with spinal cord injuries, Guillain-Barré syndrome, muscle weakness and fatigue, elderly patients and those that cannot stand without external assistance.
The Product Development Technology Station has developed a cost effective easily adjustable standing frame for a physiotherapy environment. The station’s standing frame comes with a host of adjustable features that accommodate a wide range of body types. Localised manufacturing also dramatically reduces the retail price.