Stand Up Exercise for Immobile ALS person

Medical Benefits of Standing
Passive standing has been demonstrated to prevent, reverse, or improve many of the adverse effects of prolonged immobilization.

The most widely accepted medical benefits of standing include:

Prevention of contractures (ankles, knees, and hips)
Improvement of range of motion (spine, hips, knees and ankles)
Reduction in spasticity
Prevention or reversal of osteoporosis and resultant hypercalciuria
Improvement of renal function, drainage of the urinary tract, and reduction in urinary calculi
Prevention of pressure ulcers through changing positions
Improvement in circulation as it related to orthostatic hypotension
Improvement in bowel function
Normalization of respiratory function
Other specific reasons that people stand include:

Facilitation of a natural symmetrical standing posture
Development & improvement of upper body balance & strength
Alleviation of pain caused by prolonged or inappropriate position
Development of standing tolerance & endurance
Lessening progressive scoliosis

Maintenance of bone density
Psychological Benefits of Standing
Although funding sources rarely recognize the psychological benefits of standing, they can be some of the most important reasons to stand.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• ALS
• Lou
• Gehrig's
• Disease
• Easy
• Stand
• Chair

[globehunter2]

Its so sad to see such suffering in the world` I hope this man finds peace and hopefully a cure for him soon. God Bless

Him.

[popolot]

Nice device. Where can it be purchased ?

[umdterp999]

@globehunter2 why say god bless, when god made him this why? Seems like flawed logic to me, regardless i agree this is very saddening.

[hificomponentsystem]

GOD Bless!

[hificomponentsystem]

@globehunter2 GOD Bless!

[katchkittie]

@sativaair you just have to find something negative don't you ???

[sativaair]

why is his cervical spine neglected? his neck should be supported.

[braydenthan]

my Grandma lived with ALS I hope they find a cure!!!

[RAINBOWLIZY333]

Dear Shartrina & Matt,

I've never seen such a thing! it is amazying to see this "how to" stand up video with the aid of this "Easy Stand" chair. Although, this is no way to live, I think the will of the mind is stronger than the body - this is truly an inspiration. And I truly wish they find a cure for ALS (aka: Lou Gehrig's Disease). God Bless you both.

[One4theworld]

Wow, what a life.

Thanks for the post.

[trelozombie]

so sad....