Some clients leave their wheelchair behind for many activities. Some clients can ambulate onto airplanes, and are able to use restrooms on the airplanes when needed. Some clients use their RGO's as a standing device, especially clients that travel and do not have access to their stationary standing frame. Depending on level of SCI., ramps, curbs, and stairs can be negotiated. Non-handicap restrooms are accessible with RGO's where wheelchairs are forced to stay behind.
Clients are able to stand and reach items that are otherwise impossible to reach while in a chair.
They can stand at a counter to use the sink, reach into upper cabinets, or change light bulbs, which we all take for granted in our own homes. They allow reading items on upper shelves at grocery stores. There are many functions that can be achieved that is otherwise not possible with the RGO's. Clients tend to stand much more erect. Cosmetically the patient appears more natural which means a great deal to them.