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gene saraceno left a comment for Annalee Kovaltchouk"hi.. i heard Larry flint of hustler magazine had the same pain and had a surgery done like the kind we need. maby you can look him up to see what he had done ..if you hear of anything good .or a good story let me know....gene"
BEN DARBY replied to Dexter's discussion Advice on places in San Diego"I might be interested,but I can't afford much"
Richard Bell left a comment for Kelly de Grood"Welcome to Pushrim!!! Now that you are part of our community, we want to encourage you to tell others. Your friends, family, care givers and health care professionals are invited to join and be part of your network. We are thrilled to have you and…"
Richard Bell left a comment for Eddy King"Welcome to Pushrim!!! Now that you are part of our community, we want to encourage you to tell others. Your friends, family, care givers and health care professionals are invited to join and be part of your network. We are thrilled to have you and…"
Kristin McNealus posted a blog postShoulder Pain...
I was recently asked what the biggest misconception is about exercising. For wheelchair users it’s “I don’t exercise because I don’t want toI was recently asked what the biggest misconception is about exercising. For wheelchair users it’s “I don’t…See More
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Shoulder Pain...
Posted by Kristin McNealus on February 28, 2015 at 11:42am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I was recently asked what the biggest misconception is about exercising. For wheelchair users it’s “I don’t exercise because I don’t want toI was recently asked what the biggest misconception is about exercising. For wheelchair users it’s “I don’t exercise because I don’t want to hurt my shoulders” or “my shoulders hurt and I don’t want to do more breakdown or cause more pain.” I understand this. It is very natural to avoid pain. But we have to take a step back and look at the cause of…
Continue Podcast Episode 46 - Networker on Wheels
Posted by Richard Bell on February 27, 2015 at 9:58am 0 Comments 2 Likes
On this episode we talk to Jerry O'Brien and Deeno DeSantiago discuss the launch of their new website "Networker on Wheels", and their activism in the disabled community. Enjoy :)
I am making a film on my rehabilitation routines. Need your advice.
Posted by Hennady Pochetkow on February 12, 2015 at 11:53pm 0 Comments 1 Like
I am a T11-T12 paraplegic for over 15 years now. After my injury I didnt want to be a burden t my family and tried to recover as quickly and do as many things independently as possible. Since I was in Russia I was rather short on money and had very little government and community support. I was forced to create all the necessary equipment and devices by myself from the material commonly available and cheap, like everything that you can buy in Home Depot or similar places.…
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Within hours of me posting this on Facebook I have received negative comments. I would just like all of you to know that this is the last thing that I would like to be doing! I am already embarrassed…
Posted by CC Marie on January 29, 2015 at 7:04am 0 Comments 1 Like
Within hours of me posting this on Facebook I have received negative comments. I would just like all of you to know that this is the last thing that I would like to be doing! I am already embarrassed being in my chair. I have come to realize that I had to put my pride aside and and remain humble. I took the chance of letting Facebook know and possibly get some help by my friends, loved ones, and people who happen to see it but that ended up not a safe place. I am hoping that I am safe sharing… Continue
A Representation of Our System
Posted by Kristin McNealus on January 14, 2015 at 2:05pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Take a minute to check out this story about a woman with paraplegia who was able to pursue the best therapy that is currently available:
http://www.newmobility.com/2014/03/high-costs-walking
My first thought was how exciting Jessica's results have been! Isn't it great?!?
However, it also points out a few areas of weakness in our current healthcare system. As a physical therapist, I understand why these…
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Obama signs ABLE Act
Posted by Ema Bell on January 6, 2015 at 9:43am 0 Comments 1 Like
With his signature, the president has paved the way for people with disabilities to open tax-free savings accounts where they can amass more than $2,000 without losing government benefits.
President Barack Obama signed the Achieving a Better Life Experience, or ABLE, Act Friday before leaving Washington for the holidays.
The new law will allow people with disabilities to open special accounts where they can save up to $100,000 without risking eligibility for Social Security and other… Continue
President Barack Obama signed the Achieving a Better Life Experience, or ABLE, Act Friday before leaving Washington for the holidays.
The new law will allow people with disabilities to open special accounts where they can save up to $100,000 without risking eligibility for Social Security and other… Continue
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Advice on places in San Diego
Started by Dexter in Care. Last reply by BEN DARBY yesterday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I want to move to San Diego the end of this month or next month. I prefer to rent room in Mission Valley or Clairemont area. Do anybody know anybody who's willing to rent room in one of these areas? I tried craigslists and I'm not having any luck
I am making a film on my rehabilitation routines. Need your advice.
Started by Hennady Pochetkow in Excercise Feb 13. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I am a T11-T12 paraplegic for over 15 years now. After my injury I didnt want to be a burden t my family and tried to recover as quickly and do as many things independently as possible. Since I was in Russia I was rather short on money and had very…Continue
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Pushrims for Quads?
Started by DEAN RAGONE in Equipment. Last reply by Janette Knudson Jan 21. 25 Replies 0 Likes
I am a c5-6 incomplete quad, I currently have my rims dipped in a rubber substance that over the years has changed and as a result I am having a harder time getting a good grip. Any quads out there use plastic coating, or something else for grip?…Continue
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Disabled Christmas Song
Started by Jeff Charlebois in Life Dec 15, 2014. 0 Replies 1 Like
A Disabled Christmas Song On the first day of Christmas my doctor gave to me: a bunch of stuff for my disability. On the second day of Christmas my doctor gave to me… two grab bars and a bunch of stuff for my disability. On the third day of…Continue
Hardware removal
Started by Annalee Kovaltchouk in Care. Last reply by BEN DARBY Nov 22, 2014. 3 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
Sad or depressed ?
Started by arthur mack in Care Oct 30, 2014. 0 Replies 1 Like
To all my push rim brothers and sisters who may be sad or depressed. I have one solution for you stand up and live life!!! after injury you now have the chance to reinvent yourself and do whatever you like!!! Don't waste time become active with your…Continue
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