Evidence Based Practice Adaptive Standing for Contracture Management in Cerebral Palsy April 16, 2024 by Lori Potts, PT
The Rifton Stander in prone configuration, in use
Children with cerebral palsy benefit from adaptive standing for contracture management.
Evidence Based Practice Supported Standing: A New Perspective on Physical Activity for Children with CP November 21, 2023 by Michelle Meier, PT, DPT
A girl stands in a Rifton Stander and smiles at her therapist.
Physical inactivity is the fourth risk factor for mortality worldwide. In 2010, to counteract the debilitating effects of inactivity and sedentary lifestyles, the World Health Organization (WHO) published guidelines for physical activity across the lifespan.
Evidence Based Practice Adaptive Standing in Early Intervention for Children with CP August 10, 2023 by Elena Noble, MPT
A girl stands in a Rifton Stander and talks with her therapist.
The first few years of a child’s life are a critical time of cognitive, emotional and physical development. Early active movement and environmental exploration drive development through the building of cortical connections and physical adaptation in response to the movement.