 |  | THE BENEFITS OF STANDING | | THE BENEFITS OF STANDING WITH LEVOClinical tests have shown that standing is beneficial to health. Benefits include:
· Improved bladder function
· Improved digestion and bowel function, reduces wind
· Improved respiration
· Improved circulation
· Pressure relief
· Reduced tendency to contractures
· Reduced spasticity
· Reduced bone mineral loss and osteoporosis risk
Optimal benefits are obtained by repeatedly alternating between sitting and standing positions over relatively brief periods. Using a stand-up wheelchair also brings increased independence and self esteem, allowing the user to stand naturally for long periods. Standing allows face to face interaction and generally improves overall quality of life, giving greater integration every day, at home, at school or at work. Using a Levo stand-up wheelchair can also bring economic benefits, reducing the possible costs of assistance, medication and hospitalisation and avoiding the need for expensive household modifications.
WHY STAND WHEN YOU CAN SIT
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