PT/OT Winning the Funding Battle for Standing Devices March 24, 2016 by Melissa K. Tally, PT, MPT, ATP and Erin M. Pope, PT, MPT, ATP
A young girl positioned in a standing mobility device points to her communication tray.
For all of us, standing is an integral part of the developmental sequence. And particularly for people with motor impairments and physical disabilities it is one of the key building blocks that leads to exploratory mobility. (Bower, E.) A child who is unable to stand may be missing out on developmental learning and interaction with the environment. We know the many benefits of standing as well: improved...
Tips & Advice NCART Standing Device Funding Guide June 04, 2013 by Elena Noble, MPT
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As clinicians you know without a doubt that children with disabilities who are given the opportunity to stand and bear weight experience positive health benefits.  Peer-reviewed literature supports active weight-bearing and dynamic loading for improved bone mineral content and an upright position improves cardiopulmonary functioning, bowel and bladder health and joint range of motion. Unfortunately...