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Supported standing devices show moderate evidence for increasing bone mineral density and some support for improving range of motion in neuromuscular disorders. However, more research is needed to confirm other benefits for all ages.

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Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Pediatric and Adult Neuromuscular Disorders

Background:

  • Supported standing is a common intervention in clinical, educational, and home settings for individuals with neuromuscular conditions.
  • The evidence base supporting the routine use of supported standing devices requires critical evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the evidence supporting the use of supported standing devices.
  • To assess the quality of evidence using the Center for Evidence-Based Medicine (CEBM) framework.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted across multiple databases (MEDLINE, CINAHL, etc.) from 1980 to 2009.
  • Included studies involved individuals of all ages with neuromuscular diagnoses using supported standing devices.
  • 39 studies met inclusion criteria, encompassing adult and pediatric participants, including intervention results and user/therapist surveys.

Main Results:

  • Evidence is moderately strong for supported standing improving bone mineral density (BMD).
  • Some evidence suggests benefits for improving range of motion (ROM) and decreasing hypertonicity, including spasticity.
  • Data were inconclusive for other benefits, and the addition of whole body vibration (WBV) requires further investigation. User surveys reported benefits not always supported by clinical data.

Conclusions:

  • There is a need for more robust empirical and mechanistic evidence to guide clinical supported standing programs.
  • A lifespan approach is necessary for developing evidence-based supported standing interventions across diverse practice settings.