To Whom It May Concern:

(Your name) is a 55 year old male with a medical diagnosis T-12 paraplegia secondary to a fall. Due to his injury, patient has no sensation or volitional movement in his lower extremities, yet he has good strength and range of motion in his upper extremities.

It is well known that there are multiple medical complications associated with prolonged sitting. Enabling the paraplegic individual to stand on a daily basis permits the joints to function more normally, decreases the incidence of osteoporosis and formation of kidney stones, facilitates the normal function of the GE and urinary tract, and greatly reduces the occurrence of pressure sores. This is of major importance, especially to (your name) that has had a several year history of skin breakdown at his buttocks, recently requiring surgical repair.

The LifeStand seated to standing wheelchair is ideal for (your name) as its solid construction makes it a durable standing frame yet its portability and ease of mobility allow it to double as a standard wheelchair. The LifeStand will allow (your name) to go from a sitting to standing position easily just by using his own energy as there is no power assistance needed with this chair. Additionally, with this wheelchair, this active individual will be able to participate in varied upright activities, eliminating many of the barriers often confronting the paraplegic person.

The use of the LifeStand standing wheelchair on a routine basis will minimize the occurrence of medical problems and prevent further costly hospitalization.

Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

Sincerely,

Your Doctor