A manually-powered, mobile device designed to support and lift a disabled (paraplegic) patient to an upright standing position to provide the health benefits associated with standing (e.g., improved breathing, circulation, and flexibility); it is neither intended to facilitate gait nor assist standing transfer. It typically consists of a seat, sling and/or platform with appropriate supports (e.g., footplates, kneepads, chest pad), wheels, and a manual mechanical lifting mechanism whereby the patient is raised from a supine, prone, and/or seated position by themselves or with the assistance of a healthcare provider. It includes wheels for reorientation.
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