Monitoring standing wheelchair use after spinal cord injury: A case report

This study monitored how a man with a spinal cord injury used a standing wheelchair over two years. A special device recorded when and how long he stood. The goal was to see if standing could offer health benefits and to understand how people use these devices in their daily lives. The man used the standing wheelchair more than the minimum suggested amount. He seemed to like using it and reported some positive changes in his spasticity and bowel movements. This suggests that standing wheelchairs can be useful for people with spinal cord injuries. The monitoring system worked well, providing detailed information about the man's standing habits. This information can help researchers design better studies to figure out the right amount of standing needed to improve health after a spinal cord injury.

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  The client exceeded a suggested minimum dosage of standing per month (130.4% of goal).
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  The client stood for short bouts (mean = 11.57 min) at an average angle of 61 °, on an average 3.86 days per calendar week.
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  The subject provided subjective reports of improved spasticity and bowel motility.