Adaptive standing

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.
PT/OT Achieving Optimal Standing Outcomes with the New Rifton Stander August 23, 2023 by Michelle Meier, PT, DPT
A girl stands in a Rifton Size 1 Stander, smiles and waves.
Consider the key features and benefits of the new Rifton stander—and how to maximize these to achieve the best standing outcomes for children with disabilities.
Videos Size 1 Stander: Supine Transfer
A therapist helps a girl transition to standing in a Rifton Size 1 Stander in supine configuration.
See a demonstration of a transfer into the Size 1 Stander in supine configuration.
Videos Size 1 Stander: Prone Sit-to-Stand Transfer
A therapist helps a girl transfer from sitting in a chair to standing in a Rifton Stander.
See a demonstration of a sit-to-stand transfer using the Size 1 Stander in prone configuration.
Videos Size 1 Stander How-To Videos
Hands shown adjusting the laterals on the Rifton Size 1 Stander
Watch these short videos to learn how to correctly use and adjust the components on the Size 1 Stander.
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.
Webinars Rifton Product Demonstrations
Lori Potts, PT, demonstrates how to use the Rifton TRAM and E-Pacer.
Watch six Rifton product demonstrations by Lori Potts, PT.
PT/OT APT KENYA – Changing Lives with Postural Management April 26, 2023 by Catherine Barton, Pediatric Physiotherapist
A man building a supportive device for APT Kenya
A successful and innovative postural management program for children with disabilities in Kenya improves their quality of life and daily participation.
Videos Rifton’s New Size 1 Stander
Rifton’s new Size 1 Stander
Rifton’s all-new Size 1 Stander offers full hip abduction, easy transfers in both supine and prone configuration, effortless body tilt and height adjustment.
Videos Rifton Equipment Testimonial
A girl stands in a Size 1 Rifton Stander and talks with her brother.
A mother discusses the critical role adaptive equipment plays in her daughter’s life.
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