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Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center "Spinal Cord Injury Model System"

Hi Everyone, Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center is looking to recruit people with SCI who have been injured at least two year for an exercise program to find out if it can protect your shoulders. You will receive:A free w/c odometer or activity monitorArm stretches and exerciseEvaluation of your arm strengthUp to $400IF you are interest please call (562) 401-7177 and ask for The Model System Project.Thanks,JuanSee More
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Podcast Episode 6 - Wheelchair Skills

Hello members, today we are going to be talking about wheelchair skills. I hope you enjoyed the podcast, and if you have any comments or additional input, we would love to hear from you in the comments below.See More
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Dr. Boris E. Del Cid, D.C. commented on Bill Becher's blog post Top ten advantages of being a paraplegic.
"Awesome!  Great sense of humor...send them to David Letterman, he'll get a kick out of it."
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Richard Bell replied to Jeff Beverly's discussion BRAIN GATE/ PLEASE READ
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Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center "Spinal Cord Injury Model System"

Posted by juan on May 18, 2012 at 2:31pm 0 Comments

Hi Everyone,

 Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center is looking to recruit people with SCI who have been injured at least two year for an exercise program to find out if it can protect your shoulders. 

You will receive:

  • A free w/c odometer or activity monitor
  • Arm stretches and exercise
  • Evaluation of your arm strength
  • Up to $400

IF you are interest please call…

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Podcast Episode 6 - Wheelchair Skills

Posted by Richard Bell on May 18, 2012 at 11:01am 0 Comments

Hello members, today we are going to be talking about wheelchair skills. I hope you enjoyed the podcast, and if you have any comments or additional input, we would love to hear from you in the comments below.

Display Advertising Sales Coordinator

Posted by Tammy I. Glenn on May 16, 2012 at 5:16am 0 Comments

HomeBoundResources.com is looking for a Display Advertising Sales Coordinator. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years online advertising sales experience, be service-oriented and thrive on building long-term relationships with customers.

Responsibilities

  • Prospecting for new clients (obtaining new accounts)
  • B2B/B2C negotiations, gather information about clients for display ads, classifieds and subscriber specials
  • Promote and demonstrate…
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Frequently Asked Stupid Wheelchair Questions - Revised 13/05/2012

Posted by Andrea on May 13, 2012 at 10:44pm 0 Comments

Here are just a few of the more stupid and iill-advised questions I have been asked (in person and online).

 

STUPID PERSON: Were you born in a wheelchair?

ANSWER: Yes, my mother had a ramp installed (extended: - while a doctor stood at the end of the bed with a baseball mit)

 

STUPID PERSON: Why are you in a wheelchair?

ANSWER: It saves time downhill.

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ANSWER: I’m doing a survey on supermarket trolleys and wanted to see life from…

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Pushrim Podcast now on iTunes

Posted by Ray on May 13, 2012 at 1:22pm 1 Comment

Finally we are officially on iTunes!!! Now you can take our podcast on the go. Just search for pushrim on itunes. Download us on your mobile device. Enjoy…

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Podcast ep.5 "Weight Mamagement and Nutrition"

Posted by Richard Bell on May 12, 2012 at 9:16am 2 Comments

We have just completed our podcast for this week. We are focusing on weight management and nutrition. If you have any questions or comments, please leave them in the comments section below. Enjoy the show…

Quads & Cars

Posted by Mark Carson on May 11, 2012 at 7:00pm 0 Comments

Quads – What make & model (& year) car(s) are you driving?  I am looking for a vehicle & asking for suggestions.  I am currently driving a 1999 Chevy Monte Carlo – Hand controls and Braun Chair-Topper.

 

It seems like I need a mid-sized 2-door car, and was wondering what your experiences are with other…

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Top ten advantages of being a paraplegic.

Posted by Bill Becher on May 11, 2012 at 10:58am 2 Comments

 

  1. You can go downhill really fast.
  2. You never get shin splints.
  3. One word: cupholders.
  4. You get all the best parking places.
  5. People open doors for you even if you’re not a hottie.
  6. You can spell paraplegic.
  7. You can always get change for parking by sitting on the street corner with a cup.
  8. Shoes never wear out.
  9. You always have a chair.
  10. You don’t  have to stand up every time the judge comes in the…
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BRAIN GATE/ PLEASE READ

Started by Jeff Beverly in Science, Medecine & Technology. Last reply by Richard Bell 9 hours ago. 1 Reply

Folks, a friend sent me this story, PRETTY COOL!Two people who are unable to move their limbs have been able to guide arobot…Continue

Nerve Pain

Started by Jina Karagiannis in Pain. Last reply by Beyond The Chair yesterday. 4 Replies

Does anyone have any advice that helps with nerve pain? My husband has really bad nerve pain especially from heat. We live in Houston, so our summers are unbearable without having nerve pain. When summer comes we usually have to hibernate because he…Continue

Kenda tires on Spinergy rims - need advice

Started by Mark Carson in Equipment May 9. 0 Replies

Recently started using Kenda Iron Cap tires for playing tennis & love them.  I'm a quad & there's no way I can…Continue

Need A room to rent in So cal.

Started by BEN DARBY in Life. Last reply by BEN DARBY May 5. 1 Reply

Hi Im in need of a room for rent,Im a 47 year old male  para.I was a carpenter before my SCI.Im flexable as far as location,I have 3 vehicles so I know parking will be an issue.I would be fine renting a garage with a bath or?? I can pay around 500 a…Continue

Tips for parents in chairs?

Started by Paul Bowers in Family. Last reply by Linda M Vanier May 1. 3 Replies

Wondering if anyone in a chair with a child/children has any advice for new dad-to be.  Specifically, practical information on how to hold a newborn and perform basic functions like changing, feeding when balance is a big issue. For ex. equipment,…Continue

padded commodes

Started by Jessica in Care Apr 12. 0 Replies

Does anyone know a good vender that I can get a padded commode and excepts Medi/Medi? 

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