Mr. Lammer, after you had sustained serious injuries in a motorcycle accident almost ten years ago, it looked like you would no longer be able to work in your profession. What has happened since then that made it possible for you to continue to work as a chef?
Peter Lammer: Given my 80 percent disability rating and the fact that my legs are too weak to carry my weight despite undergoing ten surgeries, I knew it meant that even the latest technology was unable to return me to a job that involves standing for long periods of time (and this actually applies to any job that requires prolonged standing). Since October 2016, Standing Ovation has changed all that and made it possible for me to work between 40 to 50 hours a week. I have regained my autonomy, I am able to provide for my family and I am happy again!
What future applications do you see for Standing Ovation – especially when it comes to the areas of rehabilitation and inclusion?
Lammer: The amazing side effect of Standing Ovation is that aside from rehabilitation and inclusion aspects, every employee working in a job that requires long periods of standing can benefit from it. By relieving pressure off your legs and standing up straight, the device counteracts the problems and concerns linked with prolonged standing and sitting. This is a tremendous benefit when it comes to workplace ergonomics. Standing Ovation allows you to sit while you are standing!
There is also great untapped therapeutic potential. It benefits both the patient and therapist if it’s possible to simply and safely increase the mobility of patients with even severe motor impairments and enable them to stand up.
The device is practically made for any job that requires prolonged periods of standing in a predefined space as it helps to increase efficiency by preventing fatigue and exhaustion and by promoting higher working speeds!