Re: [QUAD-L] ABOUT STANDING FRAMES HOUSTON

[wheelchair]

An "elastic binder" worn around the waist before elevating in any device will help in reducing the lowering of blood pressure, due to standing or rising in any equipment. Once elevated for a period of time the binder can be removed.  This also applies to BP as well. W     In a message dated 5/16/2006 9:42:18 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: i HAVE AN EASYSTAND 5000 HERE AT MY HOUSE. it has the capability to be rolled around independently while you are in standing position. anyway when you first start standing you will feel light headed, kind of a tingling feeling. to combat this problem you shouldnt stand in the frame to long for any one period of time, you have to work into a routine you can handle. the  amount of time you can stand without getting dizzy should increase the more u stand. standing should increase bone density, help bowell movements, blood pressure, help foot posture and everything as we are walking creatures.   ron c7