A clinical guide to:

Daily Activities

Power standing makes it easier to take part in

activities of daily life (ADL)

which require individuals to be in an upright position.

Clinical Recommendations

Improved reach and vision make it possible to be closer to higher placed objects and to view the items at the same height.

In addition, a reduced need for over-shoulder reaching could also lessen the risk of shoulder pain or injuries.

Power Standing Wheelchairs

Power standing increases the ability to independently move into and out of a standing position, complete tasks while standing, drive while standing and enables the user to sustain a standing regimen.

Power standing enhances independent ADL, personal/medical care, and leisure activities

Power standing increases functional reach

Power standing facilitates communication

User Benefits

Able to stand and sit independently, the user benefits from an improved ability to take part in ADL, and carry out personal and medical care, along with improved functional reach and communication.

1. Ease of ADL

Standing enables the user to carry out ADL and personal care, while improved functional reach reduces the risk of pain or injury

2. Ability to join group activities

Through the ability to stand and sit independently, the user is able to join in with group activities and communicate with peers at a standing level

M Corpus^® VS

Mid-wheel Standing

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F5 Corpus^® VS

Front-wheel Standing