Re: [QUAD-L] Standing Therapy to Prevent Osteoporosis

I tried standing therapy and was one of the few ones my level (C2-3) to try it. Like Merrill said, make sure your bones are strong enough before you even attempt this. It is also important to monitor your BP when you're initially trying this. I ended up giving up on the therapy because it took t

FW: [QUAD-L] Standing Therapy to Prevent Osteoporosis

Therapy to Prevent Osteoporosis I'm surprised that you were not taught that in rehab, as that is quite common with chair users. Standing frames are good, but don't rush into it until you have talked with a physical therapist before you try one. Learn what needs to be done to stren

Re: [QUAD-L] Standing Therapy to Prevent Osteoporosis

Gary, I had standing therapy in the standing frame for a short period of time (one month, twice weekly) in order to prepare me for a walking therapy. I had to be able to stand in the standing frame for at least 45 minutes without my blood pressure plummeting before attempting to use the w

Re: [QUAD-L] Standing Therapy to Prevent Osteoporosis

I'm surprised that you were not taught that in rehab, as that is quite common with chair users. Standing frames are good, but don't rush into it until you have talked with a physical therapist before you try one. Learn what needs to be done to strengthen your bones first. Then as always...

[QUAD-L] Standing Therapy to Prevent Osteoporosis

Does anyone out there use standing therapy? I've been recently told that have I advanced osteoporosis from being in the wheelchair for the last five years. Gary C5 incomplete/5 years post