Credits: .1 CEU
Author: Ashley Detterbeck, DPT, ATP/SMS
There is no doubt that over the last several years supported standing has taken center stage within the complex rehabilitation technology community. While the usage of supported standing is not a new technology or therapeutic activity, the approval rate of supported standing by insurance entities is evolving. As a broader population becomes aware of the benefits supported standing and considerations for supported standing within the funding world are growing, it is important to understand what the evidence has to say and how we as clinicians can utilize it to justify these pieces of equipment for our patients. Throughout this article we will review the latest evidence for medical and functional benefits associated with supported standing.
Learning Outcomes:
- Explain three medical benefits of standing.
- Describe three functional benefits of power standing mobility.
- Detail two realistic recommendations for standing dosage.
- Identify two client characteristics to qualify for power standing mobility.