Standing Flashcards
1
Q
What are the Benefits of standing?
A
Dec risk of osteoporosis, improves posture, improves flexibility, improves strength in extensor muscle groups, decompression of diaphragm, decompression of organs, disimpacts bowel, improves circulation, dec fatigue, improves balance, psychological, dec rusk if pressure sores
2
Q
In decubitus ulcer lesions are caused by ?
A
Unrelieved pressure, friction, humidity, temperature, shearing forces
3
Q
What are the common areas of decubitus ulcer?
A
Sacrum, knees, elbows, ankles
4
Q
What are the standing devices at the center organized progressively?
A
Standing tilt table, standing frames, parallel bars
