The Need to Stand

Lauren Rosen, PT, MPT, ATP

Finding the appropriate standing system to fit a client's needs.

There are many children and adults with disabilities who cannot stand independently. This can be caused by injuries and diseases such as spinal cord or head injuries, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and multiple sclerosis. The use of standing systems can benefit these individuals both while undergoing therapy and in their daily lives. Anyone who cannot independently stand can benefit from the use of a stander. Significant research has been conducted to establish the benefits of standing. While the levels of evidence for standing are not as high as for some other therapeutic interventions, the need for standing is well established.

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