Please give me some feedback on the evolv glider

Hey abacoian, I have one of these at home and go in it every week when my physiotherapist comes over. I like it because it's helps get the blood circulation and body moving and you also get some good cardio in there depending on how much of the machine you move on your own! My physiotherapist assists me with moving it since I don't have the strength or stamina to do it myself but I like going on it. It's designed so one can use it completely on their own (depending on strength & mobility) which is great. Give it a try if you can, most SCI rehabilitation centres should have one.

abacoian it definately helps stretch the legs especially once you get moving. I'm not so sure how much of a hamstring stretch you get though, it's much better than sitting but it's nothing too crazy. If your hamstrings are really tight now I'm sure it'll help a little bit. Like I said earlier, it is pretty hard trying to move the machine on your own and could even be tough for paraplegics so I suggest that you have someone to help you. I also find that my blood pressure drops fairly quickly when standing on it and not moving so the whole glider part helps you stay up there longer. I think the most important thing is fitment. Which ever vendor you get it from must fit you in it properly while they're installing it or you won't like it. Ideally it's gotta be adjusted for you so that it's comfortable and you wouldn't mind standing on it for long periods of time. These also come with additional hip supports and lateral supports (might be an add on). My trunk has become strong enough that I don't need the lat supports but I do use the hip supports. I can't really think of anything else, I'll let you know if anything pops up!

abacoian I also wished it was motorized but honestly it's just another costly thing that could fail. The good old manual lever is actually quite easy to push since there's so much pushing torque the way they designed. I can't get myself up though because of my weak trunk and I start to spasm about halfway up which really throws me off balance so my physiotherapist holds me back as she's bringing the seat up. There's also a vest/chest strap included which'll support your upper body that I used in the beginning but I found it being to restrictive so I stopped using it. As for transferring, it was quite difficult in the beginning but now with the help of one person it's a piece of cake and I don't even need the transfer board. It'll probably take so time to find a technique that works for you but you'll find one eventually so no worries!

That's amazing abacoian!! If you can do it on your own and try getting on it everyday that'll be extremely benificial to your health!

It seems to have been built quite tough and I've had mine 2-3 years now using it about 2 hours each week and I've had no issues with it at all. It has gotten a little squeaky so I'm probably going to have to lubricate it soon.

Are you trying one somewhere right now or did you get a demo to trial at home?

Hello Abacoian,
The standing Glider is a great tool for all Sci individuals. I use mine almost everyday. I use it like an elliptical trainer. It is the only piece of equipment made for us that really works. I would try one but if you keep your eyes open, many people sell there units. I have seen many for sale almost new for $1,500 to $2,000. The new ones are somewhere around $6,500 plus. I wish you well and have a Blessed Holiday season.

I know some sell them because they never use them after a couple months. Plus many people get them purchased thru insurance or state funding. That is why many are a good price. If you see one for sale, maybe it will be close enough for you to visit and try out before purchasing.

abacoian I think it'll be an investment worthwhile. Echoing on what joemonte has said, you might be seeing a lot of these for sale because people purchase them and end up not using them which is what usually ends up happening with most home workout equipment. I've got a 6 year old treadmill at home that had probably only been used like 6 times lol. I use my standing frame weekly however because my physiotherapist comes to my house twice a week and helps me get on it.

If you know that you'll continue to use it and you know that you'll make gains by using it, don't let money get in your way if you can afford it.