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Read MoreSynetik proudly presents its new product SKY! The SKY Multi-Position Standing Station was honored for its innovation at the 2022 CSMC Show in Toronto and is already popular in Ontario. Therapists welcomed it when it…
Read MoreStatic standing frames are available in two configurations: Supine standers Prone standers Hybrid standers Supine standers Supine standers are those in which the child or young person is lifted or hoisted into lying on their…
Read MoreStanding increases bone density and reduces the risk of fractures Bone density is a measure of bone strength and strong bones are more resistant to fractures. Normal bone growth and development needs a combination of…
Read MoreStanding stretches muscles, preventing the apparition of new muscle pain When children are unable to stand independently due to weakness or imbalance, they are at risk of shortening most of their muscles that are used…
Read MoreStanding improves skin integrity by relieving pressure encountered during sitting When individuals sit for lengthy periods of time, the sitting bones and the spine can become vulnerable to pressure and potential breakdown. In the standing…
Read MoreStanding increases bone density and reduces the risk of fractures Bone density is a measure of bone strength and strong bones are more resistant to fractures. Normal bone growth and development needs a combination of…
Read MoreHuman beings are designed to stand. When the development go without any complication, children start pulling themselves to a standing position from as early as nine months old. The ultimate goal is being able to…
Read MorePosture We divide the whole body in two sections. The first one is the segments which include the head, trunk, pelvis, lower limbs and the second one is the linkages between all of them such…
Read MoreThere are very few reasons not to stand. However, those with orthopaedic or medical complications, for example, a healing fracture, severe osteoporosis, or severe hip, knee or ankle contractures may need to be excluded from…
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