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[jenn2782]

Hello everyone.

We are currently looking into buying a standing frame and I just wanted to know if you would be so kind to give me your opinion on what standing frames are better.

Has anyone used a glider? I like the idea of this because you'll be able to get an upper body workout while getting your ROM stretch and stand all at the same time but does anyone find these more helpful than a basic frame.

Just curious..All replies are appreciated.

Thanks!

[loseta]

jenn2782, on Sep 4 2007, 01:20 PM, said:

Hello everyone.

We are currently looking into buying a standing frame and I just wanted to know if you would be so kind to give me your opinion on what standing frames are better.

Has anyone used a glider? I like the idea of this because you'll be able to get an upper body workout while getting your ROM stretch and stand all at the same time but does anyone find these more helpful than a basic frame.

Just curious..All replies are appreciated.

Thanks!

Hi, I use the EasyStand 5000 Standing Frame, I love it, you can go up and down with easy and no help is needed. The glider is better but more expensive too. So it depends on your budget.

Loseta

[LuckyinKentucky]

I bought a used one from the medical supply. The guy who had it before me died without using it much. I think it had been sitting for a while before I found it.

anyways because it was used and insurance wasn't paying for it the medical p[lace worked with me. I got it for about 2000$.

Seems like alot but my standing frame is actually a standing power chair(costing over 20,000 new). You can move around while standing (which is kinda cool) and the thing is built like a tank. I found it by just getting the yellow pages and calling the local med supply places and askin what's up. I think they were just as glad to get rid of it as I was to have it. Ya never know whats right around the corner so my advise is to look around a little.... After all the thing may turn into a coat rack anyways, as mine has seeing how i got the charger wet and haven't bought a new one yet.

[Zammo]

Just got a Dynamic Parapodium. The idea is to give me a more upright posture than my Oswestry, but it also gives you some mobility by being able to walk around with some practice. My first go I was able to walk about 6 inches before being covered in sweat and thoroughly exhausted. But each time it gets easier, and the other night I was able to walk into the living room from our dining room and back again.

Anyway, I'd recommend one. You get a good posture, all the benefits of standing, a work out, and the psychological benefits of being able to walk around a bit.

[silone74]

Hi Zammo, sorry for the interuption to the topic just wanted to know where you got the Dynamic Parapodium standing frame from?



Silone74.

[Zammo]

silone74, on Oct 17 2007, 04:21 PM, said:

Hi Zammo, sorry for the interuption to the topic just wanted to know where you got the Dynamic Parapodium standing frame from?



Silone74.

Hey Silone,

I got it from a Company called the Mobility Aids Centre. Here's a link http://www.themobili.../parapodium.php
The guy using it in the picture is called Paul (T3). He's the guy that delivered it to me and help me set it up. He walked a mile in it for charity.

[silone74]

Zammo,

Thats brilliant is that i will have to contact him it must be a great feeling to be able to walk like that,and the health advatages have got to make this a must have for me anyway, i am training for a handbike ride for charity and it is just awsome what Paul has and is doing,do you know if he is on this forum??


Sorry every 1 for hijacking this thread



Silone74

[Chrisonwheels]

Bought an Altimate Glider 6000 several years ago. Use it several times a week. Much better than the Oswestry frame I used to have; the work-out makes it feel like you are walking.
Tried the parapodium at the same time, decided against it because I wouldn't actually use it for transport and it didn't move my legs as much. The parapodium was quite a bit cheaper.
You pays your money and takes your choice.
I like the look of the new design for the Altimate. Definitely try them both out before you decide.

[silone74]

That Altimate Glider 6000 looks brilliant 2 cant see it any where in the UK can i ask where you purchased it from i think it looks like a great piece of kit i have never looked into what standing frames are out there i just use a standard wooden 1 but you just stand there i hang a punch bag up to get some excersice while stood in it it does not make any use of my legs though i would love to try 1 out and get a good idea what kind of feeling it would give to move the legs like that?

Silone74

[jwb]

Zammo, on Oct 14 2007, 11:03 PM, said:

Just got a Dynamic Parapodium. The idea is to give me a more upright posture than my Oswestry, but it also gives you some mobility by being able to walk around with some practice. My first go I was able to walk about 6 inches before being covered in sweat and thoroughly exhausted. But each time it gets easier, and the other night I was able to walk into the living room from our dining room and back again.

Anyway, I'd recommend one. You get a good posture, all the benefits of standing, a work out, and the psychological benefits of being able to walk around a bit.

Hi

I have got a progressive paresis due to a spinal tumor and my therapist spoke about the dynamic parapodium as it should allow me to continue to walk short stetches independendly. I have an appointment to try one. So if anyone has some experience or good advice please tell me.