Standing Throughout The Lifespan
Post-Course Instructions
Upon completing the course you will be given a QR code that you can scan with your smartphone to access the post-course evaluation to receive your certificate.
Course Description
This course will explore the benefits of standing for all ages. The current evidence available and the indications for incorporating a standing program a treatment program. Options for standing technology will be discussed to enable the provider to select the appropriate stander to meet the needs of the user.
Course Presenter(s):
Maryann M. Girardi, PT, DPT, ATP
Clinical Education @Altimate Medical
Maryann Girardi received her Bachelor of Science in physical therapy degree from the University of Lowell, Lowell, MA, and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA. She is also a RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Practitioner (ATP). For over 30 years she has worked with adults and pediatrics with complex neurological conditions in home, school, in-patient and outpatient acute rehab settings. She has used DME to augment her treatment, enabling patients to have the support and positioning they need for participation in meaningful activities and improve/maintain musculoskeletal function.
She has presented at the local, national, and international level, on a variety of topics including service delivery, seating prescription, development of patient specific seating systems and therapeutic interventions for children with CHARGE Syndrome.
