Hi Cindy,

Stephen has a stander.  There are several different manufacturers (we use a
Mulholland sp?) and he uses it in a prone position.  He is literally
strapped into the device in a standing position.  There is no chance of
falling out.  We use it for two reasons...1st, it allows him to get a
prolonged stretch through his legs (for Stephen it is his achilles and
hamstrings that are tights).  It also allows him to put weight on his legs
which encourages proper bone growth and strengthening.

But to answer you question...yes, it will free you up to do other things.
I would recommend not leaving Lizzy in the stander in a room alone.
However, if you get a tray with the stander she could play with toys or
color or you could work on OT activites while she is standing, lots of
options.

Did her PT give you a reason why she feels Lizzy doesn't need a stander?

Best Wishes,
Kim

At 12:18 AM 6/21/1999 -0400, you wrote:
>Hi;
> Exactly how do standers work?  is it a device that will allow Lizzy to
>stand without right on top of her supervision?  I need to be able to do
>other things in the same area ,as Lizzy has a 5 1/2 old sister that needs=
>
>care also. Right now she stands but you have to be right behind her in ca=
>se
>she falls.  Her theropist doesn't seem to see the need for one of these.
>Cindy Bushnell
>