Parkinsonâs disease is a degenerative illness of the nervous system that results in loss of intentional movement and impaired motor functioning. Parkinsonâs disease symptoms affects smooth, natural movements of the body, and can make it hard to perform everyday tasks like speaking properly, walking, swallowing and sleeping.
A standing frame, also known as a standing aid or stander, is specifically designed for wheelchair users. This alternative positioning device helps to support all kinds of physically challenged individuals with mild to severe disabilities, including paraplegia and quadriplegia.
1 Frames are constructed to hold the lenses in place using either a tension mount or screw mount design. 2  Tension mounting is typically used in plastic frames. 3  In this type of frame, the dimensions of the lens opening on the front surface of the frame are somewhat smaller than the lens itself.