Total time recommended depends on the desired outcome:
Evidence includes all types of supported standing
Specific to bone health and mental health, recommendations are 60 minutes, 4-5 days per week
40 minutes, 5 x per week is recommended for outcomes such as self-care, balance, ROM, pain, spasticity, skin etc. Paleg & Livingstone 2015
Diagnosis specific
For individuals with DMD: 60 minutes, 4-5 days per week is recommended
Avoid periods without standing longer than 4 weeks Young et al. 2021
Permobil Standing Survey
Results from the Permobil standing survey provide additional insights into clinician recommendations that individuals received for the duration of power standing and how frequently individuals were standing in their PWC. (n=118)
