These are reasons why standing is a MEDICAL NECESSITY for anyone with a spinal cord injury

• Improve range of motion in hips, knees & ankles
• Improve flexibility and decrease spasticity
• Decrease abnormal muscle tone & reflexes
• Reduce pressure issues by changing positions
• Improve systemic functions: normalizing of kidney and bladder functions; greater circulation; improving respiration; improving digestive and bowel function
• Lessen progressive scoliosis (bending of spine side to side) and lordosis (bending of spine to front)
• Stabilize & prevent loss of bone density *see bone density scans by clicking here
• Facilitate a natural symmetrical standing posture
• Improve upper body balance & strength
• Alleviate pain from prolonged sitting

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