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.
Whether the opening is for a door or a window, the framing technique is the same. A header, usually a pair of boards at least 2Ã6 or 2Ã8 sandwiched together, is supported by jack-studs. The jack-studs are fastened to king studs which span the height from the bottom plate to the top plate.