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Dr. Boris E. Del Cid, D.C. posted a discussion6 Things You Need to Know About Weight Control, By Dr. Boris Del Cid, D.C.
First of all, we need to know that 20% of people with SCI's end up with diabetes due to weight control issues. Therefore, pay attention to this article I've written to help. I have lost 40 lbs on the last 10 months following these principles. I…See More
Dr. Boris E. Del Cid, D.C. commented on Ray's blog post Tell Congress that Medicare must improve access to wheelchair repairs now."Everyone on Pushrim should be sending letters to Congress. If you live here in the U.S. you and your family should individually be sending letters on your behalf. There is NO EXCUSE for apathy in this issue. As it says in this…"
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Handcycling in San Diego
Posted by DeMarlon Pollard on April 17, 2014 at 12:06pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
If there is anyone in the San Diego area that is interested in handcycling please let me know. We are trying to get a group of riders together to start riding on the weekends in different areas of town. Rode Oceanside last weekend and it was beautiful.
Tell Congress that Medicare must improve access to wheelchair repairs now.
Posted by Ray on April 15, 2014 at 1:04pm 1 Comment 1 Like
Tell Congress that Medicare must improve access to wheelchair repairs now.
Send Letters to Congress : 570 Letters Sent So Far
Whether you are a wheelchair user, family member, caregiver or provider, please take a moment to tell Congress that Medicare must fix its mistakes and improve access to wheelchair repairs now.
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Hope for victims of paralysis
Posted by Jessica on April 14, 2014 at 2:37pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Very interesting, something I wanted to share with everyone about something they came up with to help us gain control over bodies.
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Life in general..
Posted by Paula Reyes on April 11, 2014 at 6:11pm 0 Comments 2 Likes
From my life changing ordeal to recovery n learning a lot n how to live differently n being positive n motivated all at the same time its not easy n to top it off I have life reality's like relationships n friendships when I thought I find the right person to share my life with n give my self to that one person that I trusted n after so many year's later it all over In a flash its like starting all over again life real sucks some time but we have to live n go on…
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Implant shocks patient's spines, restores partial use of paralyzed limbs
Posted by Richard Bell on April 8, 2014 at 7:30pm 0 Comments 2 Likes
The original article is from Engadget.com
Remember that spinal implant that helped a paraplegic man walk (albeit in a harness) back in 2011? It's now been tested on three more partially paralyzed patients -- and it's working. The original device was a 16-electrode…
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Posted by Richard Bell on April 5, 2014 at 10:16am 0 Comments 2 Likes
In this episode we talk to Karen about being a caregiver to a child with a disability.
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6 Things You Need to Know About Weight Control, By Dr. Boris Del Cid, D.C.
Started by Dr. Boris E. Del Cid, D.C. in Food on Tuesday. 0 Replies 1 Like
First of all, we need to know that 20% of people with SCI's end up with diabetes due to weight control issues. Therefore, pay attention to this article I've written to help. I have lost 40 lbs on the last 10 months following these principles. I…Continue
Suggestions on a RIgid Frame Chair?
Started by Bouri Mila in Equipment. Last reply by Jonathan Dotson Apr 16. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hey guys, I could really use some advice. Ever since my surgery three years ago I have been in a large, heavy duty framed folding chair as my everyday. This thing is just pretty much shot and at this point trying to adjust or fix everything would…Continue
Hardware removal
Started by Annalee Kovaltchouk in Care Feb 14. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I broke my back at the T-9 level in October, 2010. I am a complete para. I have had no pain relief since then. It only continues to get worse. It is slightly below the level of injury around T-10 and it wraps around my body like a vise. And it…Continue
WHILL EV (Electronic Vehicle)
Started by Olivia Almalel in Equipment Feb 13. 0 Replies 1 Like
Just a really cool design and wanted to share.https://whill.jp/news/This is actually already in production and ready for pre-orders.Want to test drive the future sidewalk EV (electric vehicle)?, WHILL type…Continue
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Hardware removal after spinal surgery
Started by Annalee Kovaltchouk in Care Feb 9. 0 Replies 0 Likes
In 2010 I broke my back at t-9. It was fractured and dislocated. The injury left me a para with no sensation below around t-10. I have never gotten any pain relief since. My pain is constant and getting worse. It's a throbbing pain across my back…Continue
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Pushrim Social Monthly Gathering (May)
May 3, 2014 from 2pm to 5pm – Chaparral 300 Bowling Alley
Come join Pushrim social @ Chaparral 300 Bowling Alley and have some fun!!! They also have 9 Pool Tables ($1 per play, 21+ ID required)3 Shuffle Boards ($10 per hour, 21+ ID required)6 Dart Boards (F…
Organized by Jessica McDaniel & Tommy Davila | Type: monthly, gathering
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Pushrim - Spinal cord injury Social
May 21, 2014 from 3pm to 4pm – Precision Rehabilitation
Join us for our monthly support group. Held every 3rd wednesday of the month @ Precision Rehab. 3294 E Spring St Long Beach, CA 90806
Organized by Ray | Type: support, group
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Triumph Foundation's Wheelchair Sports Weekend
May 24, 2014 at 10am to May 25, 2014 at 6pm – Santa Clarita Sports Complex Gymnasium
Triumph's 3rd Annual Wheelchair Sports Day will be May 24th & 25th at the Santa Clarita Athletic Center. Open to people of ALL ABILITIES, come out to play wheelchair hockey, basketball, quad rug…
Organized by Melissa Allensworth | Type: wheelchair, sports, clinic
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