Benefits of Standing & Evidence Base
What are the medical benefits of standing?
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Improve/maintain bone integrity/skeletal development
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Lessen/manage the progression of scoliosis
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Strengthen cardiovascular system and build endurance
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Improve Circulation
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Reduce Swelling
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Improve bowel function and regularity
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Aid in kidney and bladder functions
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Improve or maintain range of motion
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Management of atrophy in the trunk and lower extremities
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Manage pressure (ulcers) through changing positions
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Improve strength to trunk and lower extremities
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Decrease joint/muscle contractures
For your long-term health:
Standing is not only for today, but more importantly, a person’s future health
Early encouragement and education is needed to convince the newly injured that standing is a lifetime commitment
With increasing life expectancy among the disabled, standing will help delay and/or prevent secondary complications from immobility.
Future Technology
If robotic walking is an aspiration, three things are important if somebody wants to walk in the future:
Good bone density
Good range of motion
Ability to tolerate long periods of standing
An early standing/weight bearing program will assist in meeting all three requirements
