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do your chair brakes need a tune-up? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i have wood floors. i put a skinny rug by the bed and tucked the edge of the rug under the bed. a rug with a rubber back works well too if you keep the floor really clean of dust and dog hair. dave In a message dated 6/12/2007 5:02:45 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My Mom has hard wood floors and when I transfer my chair moves. We purchased rugs to correct it but the problem continues. Has anyone had this problem? What did you do to correct it? Thank you & have a wonderful day! Shelly Loss 10 month incomplete c6-c7 - Check Out the new free AIM(R) Mail -- 2 GB of storage and industry-leading spam and email virus protection. Dave Visit My Home Page - See what's free at AOL.com.
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i have wood floors. i put a skinny rug by the bed and tucked the edge of the rug under the bed. a rug with a rubber back works well too if you keep the floor really clean of dust and dog hair. dave In a message dated 6/12/2007 5:02:45 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My Mom has hard wood floors and when I transfer my chair moves. We purchased rugs to correct it but the problem continues. Has anyone had this problem? What did you do to correct it? Thank you & have a wonderful day! Shelly Loss 10 month incomplete c6-c7 _Check Out the new free AIM(R) Mail_ (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100122638x1081283466x1074645346/aol?redir=http://www.aim.com/fun/mail/) -- 2 GB of storage and industry-leading spam and email virus protection. Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
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Try putting on the brakes. -Angie Novak [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My Mom has hard wood floors and when I transfer my chair moves. We purchased rugs to correct it but the problem continues. Has anyone had this problem? What did you do to correct it? Thank you & have a wonderful day! Shelly Loss 10 month incomplete c6-c7 - Check Out the new free AIM(R) Mail -- 2 GB of storage and industry-leading spam and email virus protection. - Shape Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today!
[QUAD-L] Transfers
My Mom has hard wood floors and when I transfer my chair moves. ? We purchased rugs to correct it but the problem continues. Has anyone had this problem?? What did you do to correct it? Thank you & have a wonderful day! Shelly Loss 10 month incomplete c6-c7 Check Out the new free AIM(R) Mail -- 2 GB of storage and industry-leading spam and email virus protection.
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I'm not a big fan of hoists Mr Lubin,hence incorrect procedure during my nearly 5 year stay in an aged care facility at the tender age of 32.(Sad isn't it?) Buckled my hips to the point of no return.(Talk about contractures). Give me top and tail any day,provided you have 2 willing people to assist.I guess i'm lucky in that respect. yours. Robert Brennan. Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com
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I'm a C2 quad on a ventilator. For the past 17 years we do a quad pivot transfer, where I wear a neck brace to support my head and the person doing the transfer leans me over their shoulder with their head under my arm. Now that my care givers are getting older and I'm putting on more weight it's been getting more difficult to do, so we started looking for a transfer device. We have a hoyer lift but it's not each for one person to use, rolling it far enough to get pass the wheelchair while not too far to disconnect the ventilator. Called the dealer to try the Easypivot. Looked like it would work but had the same problem with needing roll it without disconnecting the vent. This might be a good option for you though. The overhead lift looked like it would work. All I was finding was the ceiling lifts, which would be difficult to try before purchasing. I came across the Guardian Voyager portable lift and Easytrack system from Sunrise Medical. The video on the web site looked like just what we needed. Called a local distributor and asked for an in-home demonstration. The distributor brought over the 3-post Easytrack system, set it up in my bedroom in about 30 minutes and let us try it for a few days. It works great! I still wear my neck brace but my care givers just lean me forward, slide the 6-point sling in back of me, pull the 2 straps under my legs and attach the 6 straps to the lift. It lifts me straight up out of my chair, very easily push me over my bed and lower me. It's very easy for 1 person to do. The whole system is about $5000. I found it for around $4000 through an online site but buying it locally the state might pay for at least part of it. Still waiting to hear back on that. It's nice that the system is portable, easy to setup and easy to use. Jim Lubin [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://makoa.org/jim disAbility Resources: http://www.makoa.org Please Help: Inkjet & Toner Cartridge Recycling At 05:20 PM 4/16/2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone, I am a C5/6 complete quad.I cannot transfer without help.Can you share how you exactly do it.I have no triceps and weight with the quad belly.Thanks,Paul
[QUAD-L] transfers
Hi Everyone, I am a C5/6 complete quad.I cannot transfer without help.Can you share how you exactly do it.I have no triceps and weight with the quad belly.Thanks,Paul
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In a message dated 4/8/2006 3:10:37 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I just cant grasp the concept of a front transfer. Just something I was never informed about. Stacy Its good for standing pivot transfers and those who have some mobility and strength. W
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I just cant grasp the concept of a front transfer. Just something I was never informed about. Stacy - Original Message - From: David K. Kelmer To: Stacy Harim ; quad-list@eskimo.com ; Win Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2006 7:17 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers & Chairs Hi Stacy, Back when I first heard of it they called it a "Granny Scoot." That just about describes they way it is done. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA Stacy Harim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Front? How is it possible? Stacy - Original Message - From: Win To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 9:57 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers & Chairs I'm not sure, but I think LittleQuad is talking about transfers from the front, instead of the side. Is that right LittleQuad? I'm like you Brien, and do my transfer to the bed from the side. Which means no need to remove footrests. However, to transfer to toilet and bathtub, I do my transfer frontwise, so I have to remove footrests for those.Win C7-T1At 05:09 PM 4/4/2006, Brien wrote:>I transfer into a power chair. With the armrest all the way back>and behind the cushion, there is no obstruction to sliding>d! irectly onto the cushion. What do you mean about legs what legs?>Here is the url for my chair notice the footrests are not in the>way at all>>http://www.invacare.com/cgi-bin/imhqprd/inv_catalog/ >prod_cat_detail.jsp?s=0&prodID=TDX5&catOID=-536885369>>Let's figure this out>>Brien>>On Apr 2, 2006, at 12:34 PM, ~LittleQuad~ wrote:>>>Those of you who transfer, I'm assuming you are in manual chairs?>>What kind do you use? I am obviously not going to be able to do it>>into a electric wheelchair. The legs are like 8 lbs each!>>Thanks>
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I tore a whole in my cover as well. I just can't wait to heal from this flap well so I can eventually get a firmer cushion down the road a bit. I pray. LOL!! I hate the roho only for the reason of transfers. It's very difficult and I have arm strength. I can't even imagine how hard it must be for you all. Well I remember slightly but I had a firmer cushion when I was regaining arm strength and learning to transfer. Stacy - Original Message - From: David K. Kelmer To: Stacy Harim ; Quad-list post ; ~LittleQuad~ Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2006 6:23 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers & Chairs Hi Stacy, After I went to a ROHO cushion I had to stop my transfers alone because I tore the first cushion trying to transfer with a slid board. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA Stacy Harim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Im in a manual chair but use a roho cushion now and that is my issue with the transfers. The board gets caught in the material instead of between my butt and the seat and then once I get to the chair, I'm sunken only when I'm half in the chair. Anyone else with roho's that transfer have that issue? Stacy - Original Message - From: ~LittleQuad~ To: Quad-list post Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 3:34 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Transfers & Chairs Those of you who transfer, I'm assuming you are in manual chairs? What kind do you use? I am obviously not going to be able to do it into a electric wheelchair. The legs are like 8 lbs each! Thanks
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I have tried transferring without the foot rests and it is so much more difficult for me. T. Houston - Original Message - From: David K. Kelmer To: ~LittleQuad~ ; Win ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2006 6:28 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers & Chairs Hi LQ, My manual chair was an E&J Premiere and had the footrests had a latch that I could 'Thumb' and the whole thing would swing out of the way. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA ~LittleQuad~ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: well to tell the truth i don't know!! i suppose the PT assumes we must... they stick out to the front and is kind of hard to go overthem, but not as hard as removing them...Win <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Why would you need to remove your footrests if you're doing a transfer from the side?WinAt 09:18 AM 4/5/2006, ~LittleQuad~ wrote: NO, I mean from the side.> >On Apr 2, 2006, at 12:34 PM, ~LittleQuad~ wrote: > >>Those of you who transfer, I'm assuming you are in manual chairs? >>What kind do you use? I am obviously not going to be able to do it >>into a electric wheelchair. The legs are like 8 lbs each! >>Thanks
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Hi LQ, My manual chair was an E&J Premiere and had the footrests had a latch that I could 'Thumb' and the whole thing would swing out of the way. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA ~LittleQuad~ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: well to tell the truth i don't know!! i suppose the PT assumes we must... they stick out to the front and is kind of hard to go overthem, but not as hard as removing them...Win <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Why would you need to remove your footrests if you're doing a transfer from the side?WinAt 09:18 AM 4/5/2006, ~LittleQuad~ wrote: NO, I mean from the side.> >On Apr 2, 2006, at 12:34 PM, ~LittleQuad~ wrote: > >>Those of you who transfer, I'm assuming you are in manual chairs? >>What kind do you use? I am obviously not going to be able to do it >>into a electric wheelchair. The legs are like 8 lbs each! >>Thanks
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Hi Stacy, Back when I first heard of it they called it a "Granny Scoot." That just about describes they way it is done. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA Stacy Harim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Front? How is it possible? Stacy- Original Message - From: Win To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 9:57 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers & Chairs I'm not sure, but I think LittleQuad is talking about transfers from the front, instead of the side. Is that right LittleQuad? I'm like you Brien, and do my transfer to the bed from the side. Which means no need to remove footrests. However, to transfer to toilet and bathtub, I do my transfer frontwise, so I have to remove footrests for those.Win C7-T1At 05:09 PM 4/4/2006, Brien wrote:>I transfer into a power chair. With the armrest all the way back>and behind the cushion, there is no obstruction to sliding>d! irectly onto the cushion. What do you mean about legs what legs?>Here is the url for my chair notice the footrests are not in the>way at all>>http://www.invacare.com/cgi-bin/imhqprd/inv_catalog/ >prod_cat_detail.jsp?s=0&prodID=TDX5&catOID=-536885369>>Let's figure this out>>Brien>>On Apr 2, 2006, at 12:34 PM, ~LittleQuad~ wrote:>>>Those of you who transfer, I'm assuming you are in manual chairs?>>What kind do you use? I am obviously not going to be able to do it>>into a electric wheelchair. The legs are like 8 lbs each!>>Thanks>
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Hi Stacy, After I went to a ROHO cushion I had to stop my transfers alone because I tore the first cushion trying to transfer with a slid board. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA Stacy Harim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Im in a manual chair but use a roho cushion now and that is my issue with the transfers. The board gets caught in the material instead of between my butt and the seat and then once I get to the chair, I'm sunken only when I'm half in the chair. Anyone else with roho's that transfer have that issue? Stacy- Original Message - From: ~LittleQuad~ To: Quad-list post Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 3:34 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Transfers & ChairsThose of you who transfer, I'm assuming you are in manual chairs? What kind do you use? I am obviously not going to be able to do it into a electric wheelchair. The legs are like 8 lbs each! Thanks
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I keep the foot rests on because it helps with my balancing and I don't have to lift my legs from the floor to the bed. T. Houston - Original Message - From: KK Batte To: quad-List@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 6:53 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers & Chairs Where you foot pad is, I decided to get articulating legs that raise up & down. Helps prevent swelling in legs. Now for transferring, it is easiest to remove the leg closest to whatever I am transferring into. My chair is a Quantum rehab chair.My legs are heavy & only have one arm to use & do manage it.KKOn Apr 4, 2006, at 5:09 PM, Brien wrote:> I transfer into a power chair. With the armrest all the way > back and behind the cushion, there is no obstruction to sliding > directly onto the cushion. What do you mean about legs what legs? > Here is the url for my chair notice the footrests are not in the > way at all>> http://www.invacare.com/cgi-bin/imhqprd/inv_catalog/ > prod_cat_detail.jsp?s=0&prodID=TDX5&catOID=-536885369>> Let's figure this out>> Brien>> On Apr 2, 2006, at 12:34 PM, ~LittleQuad~ wrote:>>> Those of you who transfer, I'm assuming you are in manual chairs? >> What kind do you use? I am obviously not going to be able to do it >> into a electric wheelchair. The legs are like 8 lbs each!>> Thanks>>
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You absolutely correct about the Roho cushion. To overcome that problem, you just have to live chair butt a little higher instead of sliding. I also slide into an electric wheelchair. Without obstruction from the armrests I can slide right in without having to angle the chair. T. Houston - Original Message - From: Stacy Harim To: Quad-list post ; ~LittleQuad~ Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 5:44 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers & Chairs Im in a manual chair but use a roho cushion now and that is my issue with the transfers. The board gets caught in the material instead of between my butt and the seat and then once I get to the chair, I'm sunken only when I'm half in the chair. Anyone else with roho's that transfer have that issue? Stacy - Original Message - From: ~LittleQuad~ To: Quad-list post Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 3:34 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Transfers & Chairs Those of you who transfer, I'm assuming you are in manual chairs? What kind do you use? I am obviously not going to be able to do it into a electric wheelchair. The legs are like 8 lbs each! Thanks
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well to tell the truth i don't know!! i suppose the PT assumes we must... they stick out to the front and is kind of hard to go overthem, but not as hard as removing them...Win <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Why would you need to remove your footrests if you're doing a transfer from the side?WinAt 09:18 AM 4/5/2006, ~LittleQuad~ wrote: NO, I mean from the side.> >On Apr 2, 2006, at 12:34 PM, ~LittleQuad~ wrote: > >>Those of you who transfer, I'm assuming you are in manual chairs? >>What kind do you use? I am obviously not going to be able to do it >>into a electric wheelchair. The legs are like 8 lbs each! >>Thanks
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Why would you need to remove your footrests if you're doing a transfer from the side? Win At 09:18 AM 4/5/2006, ~LittleQuad~ wrote: NO, I mean from the side. > >On Apr 2, 2006, at 12:34 PM, ~LittleQuad~ wrote: > >>Those of you who transfer, I'm assuming you are in manual chairs? >>What kind do you use? I am obviously not going to be able to do it >>into a electric wheelchair. The legs are like 8 lbs each! >>Thanks
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NO, I mean from the side.Stacy Harim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Front? How is it possible? Stacy- Original Message - From: Win To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 9! :57 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers & Chairs I'm not sure, but I think LittleQuad is talking about transfers from the front, instead of the side. Is that right LittleQuad? I'm like you Brien, and do my transfer to the bed from the side. Which means no need to remove footrests. However, to transfer to toilet and bathtub, I do my transfer frontwise, so I have to remove footrests for those.Win C7-T1At 05:09 PM 4/4/2006, Brien wrote:>I transfer into a power chair. With the armrest all the way back>and behind the cushion, there is no obstruction to sliding>directly onto the cushion. What do you mean about legs what legs?>Here is the url for my chair notice the footrests are not in the>way at all>>http://www.invacare.com/cgi-bin/imhqprd/inv_catalog/ >prod_cat_detail.jsp?s=0&prodID=TDX5&catOID=-536885369>>Let's figure this out>>Brien>>On Apr 2, 2006, at 12:34 PM, ~LittleQuad~ wrote:>>>Those of you who transfer, I'm assuming you are in manual chairs?>>What kind do you use? I am obviously not going to be able to do it>>into a electric wheelchair. The legs are like 8 lbs each!>>Thanks>
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Front? How is it possible? Stacy - Original Message - From: Win To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 9:57 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers & Chairs I'm not sure, but I think LittleQuad is talking about transfers from the front, instead of the side. Is that right LittleQuad? I'm like you Brien, and do my transfer to the bed from the side. Which means no need to remove footrests. However, to transfer to toilet and bathtub, I do my transfer frontwise, so I have to remove footrests for those.Win C7-T1At 05:09 PM 4/4/2006, Brien wrote:>I transfer into a power chair. With the armrest all the way back>and behind the cushion, there is no obstruction to sliding>directly onto the cushion. What do you mean about legs what legs?>Here is the url for my chair notice the footrests are not in the>way at all>>http://www.invacare.com/cgi-bin/imhqprd/inv_catalog/ >prod_cat_detail.jsp?s=0&prodID=TDX5&catOID=-536885369>>Let's figure this out>>Brien>>On Apr 2, 2006, at 12:34 PM, ~LittleQuad~ wrote:>>>Those of you who transfer, I'm assuming you are in manual chairs?>>What kind do you use? I am obviously not going to be able to do it>>into a electric wheelchair. The legs are like 8 lbs each!>>Thanks>
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Not with this pressure sore I've been fighting. I did great with the J2. Stacy - Original Message - From: Brien To: Stacy Harim Cc: Win ; quad-list@eskimo.com ; ~LittleQuad~ Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 4:05 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers Howbout a firm cushion so that you are closer in height to your wheelchair when you sit on lower spaces? Brien On Apr 2, 2006, at 6:42 AM, Stacy Harim wrote: I'm T 7 with a long torso so my transfers are just OK. I scoot more than up and over. I cannot transfer to a couch bc I'll never get out. I have very strong arms but can't get the depression to pick my butt up unless I have my arm rests or some sort of blocks next to me. Stacy - Original Message - From: ~LittleQuad~ To: Win ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 4:57 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers I fractured C-4,5,7 but function on R as C6/7 and L as a C-5, have minimum tricepsWin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Stupid question here but when you say you're c5-c6, is that where your fractures were? or is that your level of function? For example, I broke c6-c7, but my level of function is at c7-t1 (I guess that's where the spinal cord got severed.).One thing that I think makes a big difference in how someone is able to transfer, is the length of their arms :S I've seen quads get up off the floor and back into their chairs by themselves, and have been just amazed. But, those that I've seen manage to do that, always seem to have LONG arms. I am able to do all my transfers by myself, except there is no way I can get off the floor back into my chair if I happen to fall.WinAt 02:30 PM 4/1/2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:> Hi Littlequad, I do my own transfers to bed to chair from chair to > bed also from bed to toilet chair and back, I also get tired of > being in my chair at times and we have a big sofa chair in the > family room I can transfer into and have my legs put up on the > outtum. I spend all my time in a manual Tilite chair and love it, > its great i'm a c-5 c-6 incomplete 5yrs post this March 17th 45yrs old, AZ>>>Original Message->>From: ~LittleQuad~ >To: Quad-list post >Sent: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 21:15:13 -0800 (PST)>Subject: [QUAD-L] Transfers>>How many of you can transfer alone? if so what level are you?>thanks
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I'm not sure, but I think LittleQuad is talking about transfers from the front, instead of the side. Is that right LittleQuad? I'm like you Brien, and do my transfer to the bed from the side. Which means no need to remove footrests. However, to transfer to toilet and bathtub, I do my transfer frontwise, so I have to remove footrests for those. Win C7-T1 At 05:09 PM 4/4/2006, Brien wrote: I transfer into a power chair. With the armrest all the way back and behind the cushion, there is no obstruction to sliding directly onto the cushion. What do you mean about legs what legs? Here is the url for my chair notice the footrests are not in the way at all http://www.invacare.com/cgi-bin/imhqprd/inv_catalog/ prod_cat_detail.jsp?s=0&prodID=TDX5&catOID=-536885369 Let's figure this out Brien On Apr 2, 2006, at 12:34 PM, ~LittleQuad~ wrote: Those of you who transfer, I'm assuming you are in manual chairs? What kind do you use? I am obviously not going to be able to do it into a electric wheelchair. The legs are like 8 lbs each! Thanks
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Where you foot pad is, I decided to get articulating legs that raise up & down. Helps prevent swelling in legs.Now for transferring, it is easiest to remove the leg closest to whatever I am transferring into. My chair is a Quantum rehab chair. My legs are heavy & only have one arm to use & do manage it. KK On Apr 4, 2006, at 5:09 PM, Brien wrote: I transfer into a power chair. With the armrest all the way back and behind the cushion, there is no obstruction to sliding directly onto the cushion. What do you mean about legs what legs? Here is the url for my chair notice the footrests are not in the way at all http://www.invacare.com/cgi-bin/imhqprd/inv_catalog/ prod_cat_detail.jsp?s=0&prodID=TDX5&catOID=-536885369 Let's figure this out Brien On Apr 2, 2006, at 12:34 PM, ~LittleQuad~ wrote: Those of you who transfer, I'm assuming you are in manual chairs? What kind do you use? I am obviously not going to be able to do it into a electric wheelchair. The legs are like 8 lbs each! Thanks
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Im in a manual chair but use a roho cushion now and that is my issue with the transfers. The board gets caught in the material instead of between my butt and the seat and then once I get to the chair, I'm sunken only when I'm half in the chair. Anyone else with roho's that transfer have that issue? Stacy - Original Message - From: ~LittleQuad~ To: Quad-list post Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 3:34 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Transfers & Chairs Those of you who transfer, I'm assuming you are in manual chairs? What kind do you use? I am obviously not going to be able to do it into a electric wheelchair. The legs are like 8 lbs each! Thanks
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I transfer into a power chair. With the armrest all the way back and behind the cushion, there is no obstruction to sliding directly onto the cushion. What do you mean about legs what legs? Here is the url for my chair notice the footrests are not in the way at all http://www.invacare.com/cgi-bin/imhqprd/inv_catalog/ prod_cat_detail.jsp?s=0&prodID=TDX5&catOID=-536885369 Let's figure this out Brien On Apr 2, 2006, at 12:34 PM, ~LittleQuad~ wrote: Those of you who transfer, I'm assuming you are in manual chairs? What kind do you use? I am obviously not going to be able to do it into a electric wheelchair. The legs are like 8 lbs each! Thanks
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Howbout a firm cushion so that you are closer in height to your wheelchair when you sit on lower spaces?BrienOn Apr 2, 2006, at 6:42 AM, Stacy Harim wrote:I'm T 7 with a long torso so my transfers are just OK. I scoot more than up and over. I cannot transfer to a couch bc I'll never get out. I have very strong arms but can't get the depression to pick my butt up unless I have my arm rests or some sort of blocks next to me. Stacy- Original Message -From: ~LittleQuad~To: Win ; quad-list@eskimo.comSent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 4:57 PMSubject: Re: [QUAD-L] TransfersI fractured C-4,5,7 but function on R as C6/7 and L as a C-5, have minimum tricepsWin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Stupid question here but when you say you're c5-c6, is that where your fractures were? or is that your level of function? For example, I broke c6-c7, but my level of function is at c7-t1 (I guess that's where the spinal cord got severed.).One thing that I think makes a big difference in how someone is able to transfer, is the length of their arms :S I've seen quads get up off the floor and back into their chairs by themselves, and have been just amazed. But, those that I've seen manage to do that, always seem to have LONG arms. I am able to do all my transfers by myself, except there is no way I can get off the floor back into my chair if I happen to fall.WinAt 02:30 PM 4/1/2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:> Hi Littlequad, I do my own transfers to bed to chair from chair to > bed also from bed to toilet chair and back, I also get tired of > being in my chair at times and we have a big sofa chair in the > family room I can transfer into and have my legs put up on the > outtum. I spend all my time in a manual Tilite chair and love it, > its great i'm a c-5 c-6 incomplete 5yrs post this March 17th 45yrs old, AZ>>>Original Message->>From: ~LittleQuad~ >To: Quad-list post >Sent: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 21:15:13 -0800 (PST)>Subject: [QUAD-L] Transfers>>How many of you can transfer alone? if so what level are you?>thanks
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Yes, I was using a manual back then.~LittleQuad~ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Those of you who transfer, I'm assuming you are in manual chairs? What kind do you use? I am obviously not going to be able to do it into a electric wheelchair. The legs are like 8 lbs each! Thanks
[QUAD-L] Transfers
In a message dated 4/3/2006 5:09:54 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The "Classic" single person pivot transfer. With some people you can induce a spasm to aid in lifting. Just make sure that they don't jump over your head as you are lifting, lol. W Hi Paul, A person stands in front of me and I wrap my arms around their shoulders/neck and they wrap their arms around me under my arms, then they stand-up and pivot me so my butt is facing the bed/chair, and then they set me down. Because I only have a left leg the pivot is always to my left, but with two legs the pivot can go either way. I hope this is clear. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA
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Hi Paul, A person stands in front of me and I wrap my arms around their shoulders/neck and they wrap their arms around me under my arms, then they stand-up and pivot me so my butt is facing the bed/chair, and then they set me down. Because I only have a left leg the pivot is always to my left, but with two legs the pivot can go either way. I hope this is clear. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA Paul Jacobson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: What is standing pivot?- Original Message - From: David K. Kelmer To: ~LittleQuad~ ; Quad-list post Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 3:32 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] TransfersHi LQ, Back when I was younger than I am now, I could do a bed-to-chair transfer, and back, using a slid board. These days I do a standing pivot transfer back and forth from bed to chair. With Love, CtrlA! ltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA ~LittleQuad~ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:How many of you can transfer alone? if so what level are you? thanks
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i stand to transfer when there's a helper to catch me. i stood to put my chair into my car for 35 years. now gravity is winning over. mostly now i slide to transfer. dave <-- c3 incomplete. www.daveoconnell.com In a message dated 4/1/2006 11:13:01 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am c5 with no triceps. I cannot transfer alone. Can anyone here c5 or higher transfer?>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], quad-list@eskimo.com>Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers>Date: Sat, 1 Apr 2006 09:44:05 EST>>>In a message dated 3/31/2006 11:15:42 PM Central Standard Time,>[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:>>How many of you can transfer alone? if so what level are you?>thanks>>>>That could provide you with some suprising answers Amy. The level of >injury>doesn't always rule out being able to transfer. I've seen C-4s tranfers>with no assistance or problems.>I've also seen C7 who could not or would not attempt a transfer without >some>kind of assistance. Enjoy the responses.>W
[QUAD-L] Transfers & Chairs
Those of you who transfer, I'm assuming you are in manual chairs? What kind do you use? I am obviously not going to be able to do it into a electric wheelchair. The legs are like 8 lbs each! Thanks
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i'm a scooter too... i have trouble getting yleft arm to extend backwards... the pec muscle is tight and i'm working on it... when i losen it and can work it evenly with my right arm i think i'll have better shot..Stacy Harim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:I'm T 7 with a long torso so my transfers are just OK. I scoot more than up and over. I cannot transfer to a couch bc I'll never get out. I have very strong arms but can't get the depression to pick my butt up unless I have my arm rests or some sort of blocks next to me. Stacy- Original Message - From: ~LittleQuad~ To: Win ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 4:57 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers I fractured C-4,5,7 but function on R as C6/7 and L as a C-5, have minimum tricepsWin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Stupid question here but when yo! u say you're c5-c6, is that where your fractures were? or is that your level of function? For example, I broke c6-c7, but my level of function is at c7-t1 (I guess that's where the spinal cord got severed.).One thing that I think makes a big difference in how someone is able to transfer, is the length of their arms :S I've seen quads get up off the floor and back into their chairs by themselves, and have been just amazed. But, those that I've seen manage to do that, always seem to have LONG arms. I am able to do all my transfers by myself, except there is no way I can get off the floor back into my chair if I happen to fall.WinAt 02:30 PM 4/1/2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:> Hi Littlequad, I do my own transfers to bed to chair from chair to > bed also from bed to toilet chair and back, I also get tired of > being in my chair at times and we have a big sofa chair in the > family room I can transfe! r into and have my legs put up on the > outtum. I spend all my time in a manual Tilite chair and love it, > its great i'm a c-5 c-6 incomplete 5yrs post this March 17th 45yrs old, AZ>>>Original Message->>From: ~LittleQuad~ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>>To: Quad-list post >Sent: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 21:15:13 -0800 (PST)>Subject: [QUAD-L] Transfers>>How many of you can transfer alone? if so what level are you?>thanks
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I'm T 7 with a long torso so my transfers are just OK. I scoot more than up and over. I cannot transfer to a couch bc I'll never get out. I have very strong arms but can't get the depression to pick my butt up unless I have my arm rests or some sort of blocks next to me. Stacy - Original Message - From: ~LittleQuad~ To: Win ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 4:57 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers I fractured C-4,5,7 but function on R as C6/7 and L as a C-5, have minimum tricepsWin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Stupid question here but when you say you're c5-c6, is that where your fractures were? or is that your level of function? For example, I broke c6-c7, but my level of function is at c7-t1 (I guess that's where the spinal cord got severed.).One thing that I think makes a big difference in how someone is able to transfer, is the length of their arms :S I've seen quads get up off the floor and back into their chairs by themselves, and have been just amazed. But, those that I've seen manage to do that, always seem to have LONG arms. I am able to do all my transfers by myself, except there is no way I can get off the floor back into my chair if I happen to fall.WinAt 02:30 PM 4/1/2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:> Hi Littlequad, I do my own transfers to bed to chair from chair to > bed also from bed to toilet chair and back, I also get tired of > being in my chair at times and we have a big sofa chair in the > family room I can transfer into and have my legs put up on the > outtum. I spend all my time in a manual Tilite chair and love it, > its great i'm a c-5 c-6 incomplete 5yrs post this March 17th 45yrs old, AZ>>>Original Message->>From: ~LittleQuad~ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>>To: Quad-list post >Sent: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 21:15:13 -0800 (PST)>Subject: [QUAD-L] Transfers>>How many of you can transfer alone? if so what level are you?>thanks
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My father could transfer alone at C3, C4 partial, however his shoulders have really gotten worse and are currently the main focus for repair. -Original Message- From: William Willis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 11:12 AM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: FW: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers I am c5 with no triceps. I cannot transfer alone. Can anyone here c5 or higher transfer? >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], quad-list@eskimo.com >Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers >Date: Sat, 1 Apr 2006 09:44:05 EST > > >In a message dated 3/31/2006 11:15:42 PM Central Standard Time, >[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > >How many of you can transfer alone? if so what level are you? >thanks > > > >That could provide you with some suprising answers Amy. The level of >injury >doesn't always rule out being able to transfer. I've seen C-4s tranfers >with no assistance or problems. >I've also seen C7 who could not or would not attempt a transfer without >some >kind of assistance. Enjoy the responses. >W
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I am c5-c6 complete post 12 years this May, 50 years old, no triceps on right side , very little on left side and have been transferring both in and out for 5 years w/sliding board. T Houston, Chicago - Original Message - From: William Willis To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 12:12 PM Subject: FW: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers I am c5 with no triceps. I cannot transfer alone. Can anyone here c5 or higher transfer?>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], quad-list@eskimo.com>Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers>Date: Sat, 1 Apr 2006 09:44:05 EST>>>In a message dated 3/31/2006 11:15:42 PM Central Standard Time,>[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:>>How many of you can transfer alone? if so what level are you?>thanks>>>>That could provide you with some suprising answers Amy. The level of >injury>doesn't always rule out being able to transfer. I've seen C-4s tranfers>with no assistance or problems.>I've also seen C7 who could not or would not attempt a transfer without >some>kind of assistance. Enjoy the responses.>W
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I transfered for 17 years then slipped and really hurt my femur badly. It is called a dystall femur fracture, looks like a hammered tent peg. Still causes awesome spasms and pain that while I can't feel it with any intensity, It can trigger AD whenever it is in the mood. I don't have the balance to transfer now, probably not the strength either. john In a message dated 4/1/2006 1:13:01 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am c5 with no triceps. I cannot transfer alone. Can anyone here c5 or higher transfer?
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What is standing pivot? - Original Message - From: David K. Kelmer To: ~LittleQuad~ ; Quad-list post Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 3:32 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers Hi LQ, Back when I was younger than I am now, I could do a bed-to-chair transfer, and back, using a slid board. These days I do a standing pivot transfer back and forth from bed to chair. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA ~LittleQuad~ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: How many of you can transfer alone? if so what level are you? thanks
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Hi LQ, Back when I was younger than I am now, I could do a bed-to-chair transfer, and back, using a slid board. These days I do a standing pivot transfer back and forth from bed to chair. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA ~LittleQuad~ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:How many of you can transfer alone? if so what level are you? thanks
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Well I beleive thats my level of function, I was shot in the throat in a hunting accident and it severed my spine between the c-5 c-6, and before my accident I was 5'8 my arms were short and stocky lol. Ray:-) -Original Message-From: Win <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: quad-list@eskimo.comSent: Sat, 01 Apr 2006 14:48:40 -0600Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers Stupid question here but when you say you're c5-c6, is that where your fractures were? or is that your level of function? For example, I broke c6-c7, but my level of function is at c7-t1 (I guess that's where the spinal cord got severed.). One thing that I think makes a big difference in how someone is able to transfer, is the length of their arms :S I've seen quads get up off the floor and back into their chairs by themselves, and have been just amazed. But, those that I've seen manage to do that, always seem to have LONG arms. I am able to do all my transfers by myself, except there is no way I can get off the floor back into my chair if I happen to fall. Win At 02:30 PM 4/1/2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi Littlequad, I do my own transfers to bed to chair from chair to >! bed also from bed to toilet chair and back, I also get tired of > being in my chair at times and we have a big sofa chair in the > family room I can transfer into and have my legs put up on the > outtum. I spend all my time in a manual Tilite chair and love it, > its great i'm a c-5 c-6 incomplete 5yrs post this March 17th 45yrs old, AZ > > >Original Message- > >From: ~LittleQuad~ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: Quad-list post <quad-list@eskimo.com> >Sent: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 21:15:13 -0800 (PST) >Subject: [QUAD-L] Transfers > >How many of you can transfer alone? if so what level are you? >thanks
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I fractured C-4,5,7 but function on R as C6/7 and L as a C-5, have minimum tricepsWin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Stupid question here but when you say you're c5-c6, is that where your fractures were? or is that your level of function? For example, I broke c6-c7, but my level of function is at c7-t1 (I guess that's where the spinal cord got severed.).One thing that I think makes a big difference in how someone is able to transfer, is the length of their arms :S I've seen quads get up off the floor and back into their chairs by themselves, and have been just amazed. But, those that I've seen manage to do that, always seem to have LONG arms. I am able to do all my transfers by myself, except there is no way I can get off the floor back into my chair if I happen to fall.WinAt 02:30 PM 4/1/2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:> Hi Littlequad, I do my own transfers to bed to chair from chair to > bed also from bed to toilet chair and back, I also get tired of > being in my chair at times and we have a big sofa chair in the > family room I can transfer into and have my legs put up on the > outtum. I spend all my time in a manual Tilite chair and love it, > its great i'm a c-5 c-6 incomplete 5yrs post this March 17th 45yrs old, AZ>>>Original Message->>From: ~LittleQuad~ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>>To: Quad-list post >Sent: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 21:15:13 -0800 (PST)>Subject: [QUAD-L] Transfers>>How many of you can transfer alone? if so what level are you?>thanks
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dan... what the heck?? now I may have a crappy excuse, mattress isn't hard enough, but wife won't let me?? omgosh! tell her if you learned she wouldn't have to do it!!! if that's ok with you then just ignore my post... <-- littlequadDanny Hearn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I'm a c-6 and can't transfer-- my wife never had patience to ever let me tryshe never even lets me get in my manual chair to try.she say's power chair or stay in bed..so a person has to live his or her life according to each situation. DanWilliam Willis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I am c5 with no triceps. I ca! nnot transfer alone. Can anyone here c5 or higher transfer?>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], quad-list@eskimo.com>Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers>Date: Sat, 1 Apr 2006 09:44:05 EST>>>In a message dated 3/31/2006 11:15:42 PM Central Standard Time,>[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:>>How many of you can transfer alone? if so what level are you?>thanks>>>>That could provide you with so! me suprising answers Amy. The level of >injury>doesn't always rule out being able to transfer. I've seen C-4s tranfers>with no assistance or problems.>I've also seen C7 who could not or would not attempt a transfer without >some>kind of assistance. Enjoy the responses.>W
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Stupid question here but when you say you're c5-c6, is that where your fractures were? or is that your level of function? For example, I broke c6-c7, but my level of function is at c7-t1 (I guess that's where the spinal cord got severed.). One thing that I think makes a big difference in how someone is able to transfer, is the length of their arms :S I've seen quads get up off the floor and back into their chairs by themselves, and have been just amazed. But, those that I've seen manage to do that, always seem to have LONG arms. I am able to do all my transfers by myself, except there is no way I can get off the floor back into my chair if I happen to fall. Win At 02:30 PM 4/1/2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Littlequad, I do my own transfers to bed to chair from chair to bed also from bed to toilet chair and back, I also get tired of being in my chair at times and we have a big sofa chair in the family room I can transfer into and have my legs put up on the outtum. I spend all my time in a manual Tilite chair and love it, its great i'm a c-5 c-6 incomplete 5yrs post this March 17th 45yrs old, AZ Original Message- From: ~LittleQuad~ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Quad-list post Sent: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 21:15:13 -0800 (PST) Subject: [QUAD-L] Transfers How many of you can transfer alone? if so what level are you? thanks
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Hi Littlequad, I do my own transfers to bed to chair from chair to bed also from bed to toilet chair and back, I also get tired of being in my chair at times and we have a big sofa chair in the family room I can transfer into and have my legs put up on the outtum. I spend all my time in a manual Tilite chair and love it, its great i'm a c-5 c-6 incomplete 5yrs post this March 17th 45yrs old, AZ Original Message- From: ~LittleQuad~ <littlequad@yahoo.com>To: Quad-list post <[EMAIL PROTECTED]com>Sent: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 21:15:13 -0800 (PST)Subject: [QUAD-L] Transfers How many of you can transfer alone? if so what level are you? thanks
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I'm a c-6 and can't transfer-- my wife never had patience to ever let me tryshe never even lets me get in my manual chair to try.she say's power chair or stay in bed..so a person has to live his or her life according to each situation. DanWilliam Willis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I am c5 with no triceps. I cannot transfer alone. Can anyone here c5 or higher transfer?>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], quad-list@eskimo.com>Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers>Date: Sat, 1 Apr 2006 09:44:05 EST>>>In a message dated 3/31/2006 11:15:42 PM Central Standard Time,>[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:>>How many of you can transfer alone? if so what level are you?>thanks>>>>That could provide you with so! me suprising answers Amy. The level of >injury>doesn't always rule out being able to transfer. I've seen C-4s tranfers>with no assistance or problems.>I've also seen C7 who could not or would not attempt a transfer without >some>kind of assistance. Enjoy the responses.>W
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I am c5 with no triceps. I cannot transfer alone. Can anyone here c5 or higher transfer? From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers Date: Sat, 1 Apr 2006 09:44:05 EST In a message dated 3/31/2006 11:15:42 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: How many of you can transfer alone? if so what level are you? thanks That could provide you with some suprising answers Amy. The level of injury doesn't always rule out being able to transfer. I've seen C-4s tranfers with no assistance or problems. I've also seen C7 who could not or would not attempt a transfer without some kind of assistance. Enjoy the responses. W
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In a message dated 3/31/2006 11:15:42 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: How many of you can transfer alone? if so what level are you? thanks That could provide you with some suprising answers Amy. The level of injury doesn't always rule out being able to transfer. I've seen C-4s tranfers with no assistance or problems. I've also seen C7 who could not or would not attempt a transfer without some kind of assistance. Enjoy the responses. W
[QUAD-L] Transfers
How many of you can transfer alone? if so what level are you? thanks
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i to am c-5/6 without the use of my fingers and i work at whatever it is i'm trying to do with my hands until i figure out a way get them to accommodate me. now people, a lot of times, can't even tell my hands are paralyzed. In a message dated 8/26/2005 9:44:53 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I know that when the doctors told me that I was C5-C6 complete, all I wanted to be was a sea C8 with enough dexterity to use my hands, you as a screwdriver or just write without an aide. At the rehab, everyone I conversed with wanted to be just one or two levels more than what they were. Tom Houston
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i hear ya tom. i'm a c3 partial "super-quad" and i'd give my left nut to be able to crap like my wife. we all seem to want just that little more than we got - i guess all things are relative aren't they? on judgement day - this nightmare goes away and we will answer all questions based on our current abilities. hopefully we can all say, "i did the best with what i had." keep stroken' dude. grades are for effort not accomplishments. dave tahouston <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I know that when the doctors told me that I was C5-C6 complete, all I wanted to be was a sea C8 with enough dexterity to use my hands, you as a screwdriver or just write without an aide. At the rehab, everyone I conversed with wanted to be just one or two levels more than what they were. Tom Houston - Original Message - From: Stacy Harim To: Houston809 ; dave oconnell ; quadlist ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; David K. Kelmer Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 6:52 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers Houston, I've had a taste of both levels. I was a quad when I got out of my coma. I just thought that I would love it if I could use my arms. I'm T 7/8 but my torso is so long that I am paralyzed right below my chest. I think quads want to be paras and paras want to walk. AB's want a better life, etc.. It goes on and on. Everyone wants something better than what they have. Stacy - Original Message - From: David K. Kelmer To: Houston809 ; dave oconnell ; Stacy Harim ; quadlist ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 7:01 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers Hi Houston, I agree with you about Dave. I think we all are super just by showing each other, and everyone else, that we're here and doing whatever we can to live a good life. Each day adds up, and as the years go by we learn a little more about ourselves. I hope yours is a lucky 7. :) With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA Houston809 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Dave,You sound 2 be a super quad yourself. Keep pushing you and others truly inspire me. Ive met a few quads that stand, Ive only met 1 so far that actually walk I like some others pray for medical break throughs. Id love 2 just have a little more return. I just want to be a low level Para.Houston On 8/23/05 4:25 PM, "Ol' Man River" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: when i was at Wayne state univ in 1970 we had a few walking quads - we called them super-quads. they walked with short arm braces - it was very laborious and not completely functional out in the real world but still, they were impressive. I'm a incomplete c3 from a trampoline and i used to stand to put my w/c into the back seat of my 2 door cars. my legs are now not trustworthy enough for such activity so i have switched to a power chair and a van with a ramp. i have lived alone before and still can but prefer to have an a/b around in case i fall. getting up is outside my abilities. i drag my butt in and out of bed and get some help from triggered leg spasms to get there. i use back and leg muscles to get onto the raised jon. i really would like to offer more help to you on the list but it's evident we don't have all that much in common. i d! o suffer from many of the ills and dep! ressions described on here and of course am just as helpless as any quad in many public situations. heavy doors, curbs, narrow jon stalls, high drinking fountains, all are just as unusable to me as they are you. i do however, frequently ask for and get cheerful help from anyone around women seem particularly drawn to my helpless situations. not my first idea for meeting chicks tho. the winning combo is - never give up - persistence wins in the end.DaveStacy Harim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Wow, that is impressive to transfer without a board. I'm paraplegic and cannot in anyway do that. I have to have my board and I'm paraplegic. My torso is way too long to get shoulder depression b/c I am way strong enough. My tone doesn't work with me like yours does with you as well. I'm not mad about it but I am very impressed by you. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 11:24 AMSubject: [QUAD-L] TransfersIn a message dated 8/23/2005 10:12:33 AM Central Standard Time, TheOmen723 writes: hey paul can you do a weight shift in your chair or turn yourself at night? if not that would be a good starting point. I'm c-5/6 incomplete, have very weak tricepts and have been transfering independently (without sliding board) for couple of years. i transfer to the shower chair, stander, and bed. i use the tone in my legs to help me move. when i start to lean forward my spasms automatically kick in to help me lean back. when you first start transfering you'll have a tendency to scoot
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I know that when the doctors told me that I was C5-C6 complete, all I wanted to be was a sea C8 with enough dexterity to use my hands, you as a screwdriver or just write without an aide. At the rehab, everyone I conversed with wanted to be just one or two levels more than what they were. Tom Houston - Original Message - From: Stacy Harim To: Houston809 ; dave oconnell ; quadlist ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; David K. Kelmer Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 6:52 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers Houston, I've had a taste of both levels. I was a quad when I got out of my coma. I just thought that I would love it if I could use my arms. I'm T 7/8 but my torso is so long that I am paralyzed right below my chest. I think quads want to be paras and paras want to walk. AB's want a better life, etc.. It goes on and on. Everyone wants something better than what they have. Stacy - Original Message - From: David K. Kelmer To: Houston809 ; dave oconnell ; Stacy Harim ; quadlist ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 7:01 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers Hi Houston, I agree with you about Dave. I think we all are super just by showing each other, and everyone else, that we're here and doing whatever we can to live a good life. Each day adds up, and as the years go by we learn a little more about ourselves. I hope yours is a lucky 7. :) With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA Houston809 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Dave,You sound 2 be a super quad yourself. Keep pushing you and others truly inspire me. Ive met a few quads that stand, Ive only met 1 so far that actually walk I like some others pray for medical break throughs. Id love 2 just have a little more return. I just want to be a low level Para.Houston On 8/23/05 4:25 PM, "Ol' Man River" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: when i was at Wayne state univ in 1970 we had a few walking quads - we called them super-quads. they walked with short arm braces - it was very laborious and not completely functional out in the real world but still, they were impressive. I'm a incomplete c3 from a trampoline and i used to stand to put my w/c into the back seat of my 2 door cars. my legs are now not trustworthy enough for such activity so i have switched to a power chair and a van with a ramp. i have lived alone before and still can but prefer to have an a/b around in case i fall. getting up is outside my abilities. i drag my butt in and out of bed and get some help from triggered leg spasms to get there. i use back and leg muscles to get onto the raised jon. i really would like to offer more help to you on the list but it's evident we don't have all that much in common. i do suffer from many of the ills and dep! ressions described on here and of course am just as helpless as any quad in many public situations. heavy doors, curbs, narrow jon stalls, high drinking fountains, all are just as unusable to me as they are you. i do however, frequently ask for and get cheerful help from anyone around women seem particularly drawn to my helpless situations. not my first idea for meeting chicks tho. the winning combo is - never give up - persistence wins in the end.DaveStacy Harim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Wow, that is impressive to transfer without a board. I'm paraplegic and cannot in anyway do that. I have to have my board and I'm paraplegic. My torso is way too long to get shoulder depression b/c I am way strong enough. My tone doesn't work with me like yours does with you as well. I'm not mad about it but I am very impressed by you. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 11:24 AMSubject: [QUAD-L] TransfersIn a message dated 8/23/2005 10:12:33 AM Central Standard Time, TheOmen723 writes: hey paul can you do a weight shift in your chair or turn yourself at night? if not that would be a good starting point. I'm c-5/6 incomplete, have very weak tricepts and have been transfering independently (without sliding board) for couple of years. i transfer to the shower chair, stander, and bed. i use the tone in my legs to help me move. when i start to lean
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right because i cant at allwe should be grateful for what we have instead of griping for moreStacy Harim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: That is awesome. I've tried and tried in rehab and just can't. I hear so many stories and watch the real world and one of the girls in dating a para, he got in the van without a board. It is so impressive. Im not mad that that I have to use one cuz it could always be worse than it is. Stacy - Original Message - From: ~LittleQuad~ To: Stacy Harim ; Quad-list post Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 11:20 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers i've seen quad transfers without boards...curtis...he's c 6/7 and never has used a board as long as i've known him.he's very impressiveStacy Harim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Wow, that is impressive to transfer without a board. I'm paraplegic and cannot in anyway do that. I have to have my board and I'm paraplegic. My torso is way too long to get shoulder depression b/c I am way strong enough. My tone doesn't work with me like yours does with you as well. I'm not mad about it but I am very impressed by you. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 11:24 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Transfers In a message dated 8/23/2005 10:12:33 AM Central Standard Time, TheOmen723 writes: hey paul can you do a weight shift in your chair or turn yourself at night? if not that would be a good starting point. i'm c-5/6 incomplete, have very weak tricepts and have been transfering independently (without sliding board) for couple of years. i transfer to the shower chair, stander, and bed. i use the tone in my legs to help me move. when i start to lean forward my spasms automatically kick in to help me lean back. when you first start transfering you'll have a tendency to scoot, which if you're in manual chair it will slide away from you. i use my tone to give me a push to lift and move over. i have never ended up on the floor doing a transfer (KNOCK ON WOOD). when my tone is real bad and i don't feel safe doing it i ask for help, though. i'd rather ask for help getting in bed than getting off the floor
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That is awesome. I've tried and tried in rehab and just can't. I hear so many stories and watch the real world and one of the girls in dating a para, he got in the van without a board. It is so impressive. Im not mad that that I have to use one cuz it could always be worse than it is. Stacy - Original Message - From: ~LittleQuad~ To: Stacy Harim ; Quad-list post Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 11:20 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers i've seen quad transfers without boards...curtis...he's c 6/7 and never has used a board as long as i've known him.he's very impressiveStacy Harim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Wow, that is impressive to transfer without a board. I'm paraplegic and cannot in anyway do that. I have to have my board and I'm paraplegic. My torso is way too long to get shoulder depression b/c I am way strong enough. My tone doesn't work with me like yours does with you as well. I'm not mad about it but I am very impressed by you. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 11:24 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Transfers In a message dated 8/23/2005 10:12:33 AM Central Standard Time, TheOmen723 writes: hey paul can you do a weight shift in your chair or turn yourself at night? if not that would be a good starting point. i'm c-5/6 incomplete, have very weak tricepts and have been transfering independently (without sliding board) for couple of years. i transfer to the shower chair, stander, and bed. i use the tone in my legs to help me move. when i start to lean forward my spasms automatically kick in to help me lean back. when you first start transfering you'll have a tendency to scoot, which if you're in manual chair it will slide away from you. i use my tone to give me a push to lift and move over. i have never ended up on the floor doing a transfer (KNOCK ON WOOD). when my tone is real bad and i don't feel safe doing it i ask for help, though. i'd rather ask for help getting in bed than getting off the floor
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Houston, I've had a taste of both levels. I was a quad when I got out of my coma. I just thought that I would love it if I could use my arms. I'm T 7/8 but my torso is so long that I am paralyzed right below my chest. I think quads want to be paras and paras want to walk. AB's want a better life, etc.. It goes on and on. Everyone wants something better than what they have. Stacy - Original Message - From: David K. Kelmer To: Houston809 ; dave oconnell ; Stacy Harim ; quadlist ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 7:01 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers Hi Houston, I agree with you about Dave. I think we all are super just by showing each other, and everyone else, that we're here and doing whatever we can to live a good life. Each day adds up, and as the years go by we learn a little more about ourselves. I hope yours is a lucky 7. :) With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA Houston809 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Dave,You sound 2 be a super quad yourself. Keep pushing you and others truly inspire me. Ive met a few quads that stand, Ive only met 1 so far that actually walk I like some others pray for medical break throughs. Id love 2 just have a little more return. I just want to be a low level Para.Houston On 8/23/05 4:25 PM, "Ol' Man River" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: when i was at Wayne state univ in 1970 we had a few walking quads - we called them super-quads. they walked with short arm braces - it was very laborious and not completely functional out in the real world but still, they were impressive. I'm a incomplete c3 from a trampoline and i used to stand to put my w/c into the back seat of my 2 door cars. my legs are now not trustworthy enough for such activity so i have switched to a power chair and a van with a ramp. i have lived alone before and still can but prefer to have an a/b around in case i fall. getting up is outside my abilities. i drag my butt in and out of bed and get some help from triggered leg spasms to get there. i use back and leg muscles to get onto the raised jon. i really would like to offer more help to you on the list but it's evident we don't have all that much in common. i do suffer from many of the ills and dep! ressions described on here and of course am just as helpless as any quad in many public situations. heavy doors, curbs, narrow jon stalls, high drinking fountains, all are just as unusable to me as they are you. i do however, frequently ask for and get cheerful help from anyone around women seem particularly drawn to my helpless situations. not my first idea for meeting chicks tho. the winning combo is - never give up - persistence wins in the end.DaveStacy Harim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Wow, that is impressive to transfer without a board. I'm paraplegic and cannot in anyway do that. I have to have my board and I'm paraplegic. My torso is way too long to get shoulder depression b/c I am way strong enough. My tone doesn't work with me like yours does with you as well. I'm not mad about it but I am very impressed by you. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 11:24 AMSubject: [QUAD-L] TransfersIn a message dated 8/23/2005 10:12:33 AM Central Standard Time, TheOmen723 writes: hey paul can you do a weight shift in your chair or turn yourself at night? if not that would be a good starting point. I'm c-5/6 incomplete, have very weak tricepts and have been transfering independently (without sliding board) for couple of years. i transfer to the shower chair, stander, and bed. i use the tone in my legs to help me move. when i start to lean forward my spasms automatically kick in to help me lean back. when you first start transfering you'll have a tendency to scoot, which if you're in manual chair it will slide away from you. i use my tone to give me a push to lift and move over. i have never ended up on the floor doing a transfer (KNOCK ON WOOD). when my tone is real bad and i don't feel safe doing it i ask for help, though. i'd rather ask for help getting in bed than getting off the floor Dave - C3, 1967, Phoenix AZ __Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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Hi Houston, I agree with you about Dave. I think we all are super just by showing each other, and everyone else, that we're here and doing whatever we can to live a good life. Each day adds up, and as the years go by we learn a little more about ourselves. I hope yours is a lucky 7. :) With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA Houston809 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Dave,You sound 2 be a super quad yourself. Keep pushing you and others truly inspire me. Ive met a few quads that stand, Ive only met 1 so far that actually walk . I like some others pray for medical break throughs. Id love 2 just have a little more return. I just want to be a low level Para.Houston On 8/23/05 4:25 PM, "Ol' Man River" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: when i was at Wayne state univ in 1970 we had a few walking quads - we called them super-quads. they walked with short arm braces - it was very laborious and not completely functional out in the real world but still, they were impressive. I'm a incomplete c3 from a trampoline and i used to stand to put my w/c into the back seat of my 2 door cars. my legs are now not trustworthy enough for such activity so i have switched to a power chair and a van with a ramp. i have lived alone before and still can but prefer to have an a/b around in case i fall. getting up is outside my abilities. i drag my butt in and out of bed and get some help from triggered leg spasms to get there. i use back and leg muscles to get onto the raised jon. i really would like to offer more help to you on the list but it's evident we don't have all that much in common. i d! o suffer from many of the ills and dep! ressions described on here and of course am just as helpless as any quad in many public situations. heavy doors, curbs, narrow jon stalls, high drinking fountains, all are just as unusable to me as they are you. i do however, frequently ask for and get cheerful help from anyone around women seem particularly drawn to my helpless situations. not my first idea for meeting chicks tho. the winning combo is - never give up - persistence wins in the end.DaveStacy Harim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Wow, that is impressive to transfer without a board. I'm paraplegic and cannot in anyway do that. I have to have my board and I'm paraplegic. My torso is way too long to get shoulder depression b/c I am way strong enough. My tone doesn't work with me like yours does with you as well. I'm not mad about it but I am very impressed by you. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 11:24 AMSubject: [QUAD-L] TransfersIn a message dated 8/23/2005 10:12:33 AM Central Standard Time, TheOmen723 writes: hey paul can you do a weight shift in your chair or turn yourself at night? if not that would be a good starting point. I'm c-5/6 incomplete, have very weak tricepts and have been transfering independently (without sliding board) for couple of years. i transfer to the shower chair, stander, and bed. i use the tone in my legs to help me move. when i start to lean forward my spasms automatically kick in to help me lean back. when you first start transfering you'll have a tendency to scoot, which if you're in manual chair it will slide away from you. i use my tone to give me a push to lift and move over. i have never ended up on the floor doing a transfer (KNOCK ON WOOD). when my tone is real bad and i don't feel safe doing it i ask for help, though. i'd rather ask for help getting in bed than getting off the floor Dave - C3, 1967, Phoenix AZ __Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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Title: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers Dave, You sound 2 be a super quad yourself. Keep pushing you and others truly inspire me. I’ve met a few quads that stand, I’ve only met 1 so far that actually walk . I like some others pray for medical break throughs. I’d love 2 just have a little more return. I just want to be a low level Para. Houston On 8/23/05 4:25 PM, "Ol' Man River" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: when i was at Wayne state univ in 1970 we had a few walking quads - we called them super-quads. they walked with short arm braces - it was very laborious and not completely functional out in the real world but still, they were impressive. I'm a incomplete c3 from a trampoline and i used to stand to put my w/c into the back seat of my 2 door cars. my legs are now not trustworthy enough for such activity so i have switched to a power chair and a van with a ramp. i have lived alone before and still can but prefer to have an a/b around in case i fall. getting up is outside my abilities. i drag my butt in and out of bed and get some help from triggered leg spasms to get there. i use back and leg muscles to get onto the raised jon. i really would like to offer more help to you on the list but it's evident we don't have all that much in common. i do suffer from many of the ills and dep! ressions described on here and of course am just as helpless as any quad in many public situations. heavy doors, curbs, narrow jon stalls, high drinking fountains, all are just as unusable to me as they are you. i do however, frequently ask for and get cheerful help from anyone around women seem particularly drawn to my helpless situations. not my first idea for meeting chicks tho. the winning combo is - never give up - persistence wins in the end. Dave Stacy Harim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Wow, that is impressive to transfer without a board. I'm paraplegic and cannot in anyway do that. I have to have my board and I'm paraplegic. My torso is way too long to get shoulder depression b/c I am way strong enough. My tone doesn't work with me like yours does with you as well. I'm not mad about it but I am very impressed by you. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 11:24 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Transfers In a message dated 8/23/2005 10:12:33 AM Central Standard Time, TheOmen723 writes: hey paul can you do a weight shift in your chair or turn yourself at night? if not that would be a good starting point. I'm c-5/6 incomplete, have very weak tricepts and have been transfering independently (without sliding board) for couple of years. i transfer to the shower chair, stander, and bed. i use the tone in my legs to help me move. when i start to lean forward my spasms automatically kick in to help me lean back. when you first start transfering you'll have a tendency to scoot, which if you're in manual chair it will slide away from you. i use my tone to give me a push to lift and move over. i have never ended up on the floor doing a transfer (KNOCK ON WOOD). when my tone is real bad and i don't feel safe doing it i ask for help, though. i'd rather ask for help getting in bed than getting off the floor Dave - C3, 1967, Phoenix AZ __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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i've seen quad transfers without boards...curtis...he's c 6/7 and never has used a board as long as i've known him.he's very impressiveStacy Harim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Wow, that is impressive to transfer without a board. I'm paraplegic and cannot in anyway do that. I have to have my board and I'm paraplegic. My torso is way too long to get shoulder depression b/c I am way strong enough. My tone doesn't work with me like yours does with you as well. I'm not mad about it but I am very impressed by you. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 11:24 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Transfers In a message dated 8/23/2005 10:12:33 AM Central Standard Time, TheOmen723 writes: hey paul can you do a weight shift in your chair or turn yourself at night? if not that would be a good starting point. i'm c-5/6 incomplete, have very weak tricepts and have been transfering independently (without sliding board) for couple of years. i transfer to the shower chair, stander, and bed. i use the tone in my legs to help me move. when i start to lean forward my spasms automatically kick in to help me lean back. when you first start transfering you'll have a tendency to scoot, which if you're in manual chair it will slide away from you. i use my tone to give me a push to lift and move over. i have never ended up on the floor doing a transfer (KNOCK ON WOOD). when my tone is real bad and i don't feel safe doing it i ask for help, though. i'd rather ask for help getting in bed than getting off the floor
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Dave is right, Never give up, and always ask a pretty girl for help..unless you prefer guys. lol, john In a message dated 8/23/2005 5:27:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: when i was at Wayne state univ in 1970 we had a few walking quads - we called them super-quads. they walked with short arm braces - it was very laborious and not completely functional out in the real world but still, they were impressive. I'm a incomplete c3 from a trampoline and i used to stand to put my w/c into the back seat of my 2 door cars. my legs are now not trustworthy enough for such activity so i have switched to a power chair and a van with a ramp. i have lived alone before and still can but prefer to have an a/b around in case i fall. getting up is outside my abilities. i drag my butt in and out of bed and get some help from triggered leg spasms to get there. i use back and leg muscles to get onto the raised jon. i really would like to offer more help to you on the list but it's evident we don't have all that much in common. i do suffer from many of the ills and dep! ressions described on here and of course am just as helpless as any quad in many public situations. heavy doors, curbs, narrow jon stalls, high drinking fountains, all are just as unusable to me as they are you. i do however, frequently ask for and get cheerful help from anyone around women seem particularly drawn to my helpless situations. not my first idea for meeting chicks tho. the winning combo is - never give up - persistence wins in the end. DaveStacy Harim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Wow, that is impressive to transfer without a board. I'm paraplegic and cannot in anyway do that. I have to have my board and I'm paraplegic. My torso is way too long to get shoulder depression b/c I am way strong enough. My tone doesn't work with me like yours does with you as well. I'm not mad about it but I am very impressed by you. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 11:24 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Transfers In a message dated 8/23/2005 10:12:33 AM Central Standard Time, TheOmen723 writes: hey paul can you do a weight shift in your chair or turn yourself at night? if not that would be a good starting point. I'm c-5/6 incomplete, have very weak tricepts and have been transfering independently (without sliding board) for couple of years. i transfer to the shower chair, stander, and bed. i use the tone in my legs to help me move. when i start to lean forward my spasms automatically kick in to help me lean back. when you first start transfering you'll have a tendency to scoot, which if you're in manual chair it will slide away from you. i use my tone to give me a push to lift and move over. i have never ended up on the floor doing a transfer (KNOCK ON WOOD). when my tone is real bad and i don't feel safe doing it i ask for help, though. i'd rather ask for help getting in bed than getting off the floor Dave - C3, 1967, Phoenix AZ __Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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I LET MY SPASMS HELP ME WITH MY FEET. ONCE I HAVE MY BUTT ON THE BED I LEAN BACK AND MY LEGS NATURALLY FOLLOW. THEN I USE MY TRAPESE BAR TO HELP MYSELF STRAIGHTEN OUT. I USE TO TRANSFER TO A REGULAR MATTRESS WHICH WAS EASY BUT NOW I HAVE A PRODIGY AIR MATTRESS WHICH MAKES MOVING WHILE I'M IN THE BED AND IN/OUT OF BED MORE DIFFICULT. LUKE In a message dated 8/23/2005 2:22:50 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I’m a C6 C7 I do sliding board transfers. I can get my legs onto bed myself or rather could a few yrs ago. I’ve been letting my aids ut my feet up onto bed after I slide over.
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when i was at Wayne state univ in 1970 we had a few walking quads - we called them super-quads. they walked with short arm braces - it was very laborious and not completely functional out in the real world but still, they were impressive. I'm a incomplete c3 from a trampoline and i used to stand to put my w/c into the back seat of my 2 door cars. my legs are now not trustworthy enough for such activity so i have switched to a power chair and a van with a ramp. i have lived alone before and still can but prefer to have an a/b around in case i fall. getting up is outside my abilities. i drag my butt in and out of bed and get some help from triggered leg spasms to get there. i use back and leg muscles to get onto the raised jon. i really would like to offer more help to you on the list but it's evident we don't have all that much in common. i do suffer from many of the ills and dep! ressions described on here and of course am just as helpless as any quad in many public situations. heavy doors, curbs, narrow jon stalls, high drinking fountains, all are just as unusable to me as they are you. i do however, frequently ask for and get cheerful help from anyone around women seem particularly drawn to my helpless situations. not my first idea for meeting chicks tho. the winning combo is - never give up - persistence wins in the end. DaveStacy Harim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Wow, that is impressive to transfer without a board. I'm paraplegic and cannot in anyway do that. I have to have my board and I'm paraplegic. My torso is way too long to get shoulder depression b/c I am way strong enough. My tone doesn't work with me like yours does with you as well. I'm not mad about it but I am very impressed by you. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 11:24 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Transfers In a message dated 8/23/2005 10:12:33 AM Central Standard Time, TheOmen723 writes: hey paul can you do a weight shift in your chair or turn yourself at night? if not that would be a good starting point. I'm c-5/6 incomplete, have very weak tricepts and have been transfering independently (without sliding board) for couple of years. i transfer to the shower chair, stander, and bed. i use the tone in my legs to help me move. when i start to lean forward my spasms automatically kick in to help me lean back. when you first start transfering you'll have a tendency to scoot, which if you're in manual chair it will slide away from you. i use my tone to give me a push to lift and move over. i have never ended up on the floor doing a transfer (KNOCK ON WOOD). when my tone is real bad and i don't feel safe doing it i ask for help, though. i'd rather ask for help getting in bed than getting off the floor Dave - C3, 1967, Phoenix AZ__Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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Wow, that is impressive to transfer without a board. I'm paraplegic and cannot in anyway do that. I have to have my board and I'm paraplegic. My torso is way too long to get shoulder depression b/c I am way strong enough. My tone doesn't work with me like yours does with you as well. I'm not mad about it but I am very impressed by you. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 11:24 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Transfers In a message dated 8/23/2005 10:12:33 AM Central Standard Time, TheOmen723 writes: hey paul can you do a weight shift in your chair or turn yourself at night? if not that would be a good starting point. i'm c-5/6 incomplete, have very weak tricepts and have been transfering independently (without sliding board) for couple of years. i transfer to the shower chair, stander, and bed. i use the tone in my legs to help me move. when i start to lean forward my spasms automatically kick in to help me lean back. when you first start transfering you'll have a tendency to scoot, which if you're in manual chair it will slide away from you. i use my tone to give me a push to lift and move over. i have never ended up on the floor doing a transfer (KNOCK ON WOOD). when my tone is real bad and i don't feel safe doing it i ask for help, though. i'd rather ask for help getting in bed than getting off the floor
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Title: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers I’m a C6 C7 I do sliding board transfers. I can get my legs onto bed myself or rather could a few yrs ago. I’ve been letting my aids ut my feet up onto bed after I slide over. On 8/22/05 9:46 PM, "Stacy Harim" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I saw a video of a quad transferring himself once but can't remember where. He had an L shaped transfer board and it had straps somehow. I think he slid his hands in the straps, transferred himself and picked his legs up w/the board. The video didn't show how he took his hands out of the straps or anything. It was a long time ago. Good luck Paul, Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, August 22, 2005 8:07 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Transfers Hi Everyone, I am a C5/6 complete quad who would like to transfer myself from chair to bed.Anyone able to transfer themselves at my level of injury or any level? Any tips or techniques or equipment to help me? Thanks Paul
[QUAD-L] Transfers
In a message dated 8/23/2005 10:12:33 AM Central Standard Time, TheOmen723 writes: hey paul can you do a weight shift in your chair or turn yourself at night? if not that would be a good starting point. i'm c-5/6 incomplete, have very weak tricepts and have been transfering independently (without sliding board) for couple of years. i transfer to the shower chair, stander, and bed. i use the tone in my legs to help me move. when i start to lean forward my spasms automatically kick in to help me lean back. when you first start transfering you'll have a tendency to scoot, which if you're in manual chair it will slide away from you. i use my tone to give me a push to lift and move over. i have never ended up on the floor doing a transfer (KNOCK ON WOOD). when my tone is real bad and i don't feel safe doing it i ask for help, though. i'd rather ask for help getting in bed than getting off the floor --- Begin Message --- hey paul can you do a weight shift in your chair or turn yourself at night? if not that would be a good starting point. i'm c-5/6 incomplete, have very weak tricepts and have been transfering independently (without sliding board) for couple of years. i transfer to the shower chair, stander, and bed. i use the tone in my legs to help me move. when i start to lean forward my spasms automatically kick in to help me lean back. when you first start transfering you'll have a tendency to scoot, which if you're in manual chair it will slide away from you. i use my tone to give me a push to lift and move over. i have never ended up on the floor doing a transfer (KNOCK ON WOOD). when my tone is real bad and i don't feel safe doing it i ask for help, though. i'd rather ask for help getting in bed than getting off the floor luke In a message dated 8/22/2005 7:08:27 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Everyone, I am a C5/6 complete quad who would like to transfer myself from chair to bed.Anyone able to transfer themselves at my level of injury or any level? Any tips or techniques or equipment to help me? Thanks Paul --- End Message ---
[QUAD-L] Transfers
I'm in full agreement with Jim! Transferring a Quad, is not always an easy task. For most, it requires plenty of training and testing. There is only one way to achieve that. The right way! First, the body must be strong enough to effect a transfer. Brittle bones will snap under unnecessary strain. Those bones must be toughen with resistance exercise before they can be considered for performing transfers. Muscles must be tested and trained for lifting and twisting, otherwise, you are facing weeks and months of rest from strained muscles and joints. A certified OT, is trained and certified to evaluate an individual's abilities and help determine the best, least stressful, least harmful way to perform the task of transferring. Best Wishes! W In a message dated 8/23/05 9:25:51 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I'm a C-5/6 incomplete and I'm unable to transfer myself. I think before you start trying to transfer yourself first get evaluated by your local rehab. if you are able to transfer yourself to your local rehab will be able to show you the proper way. I don't think you want to end up on the ground in some type of funky position. Jim >>
Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers
Paul, I'm a C-5/6 incomplete and I'm unable to transfer myself. I think before you start trying to transfer yourself first get evaluated by your local rehab. if you are able to transfer yourself to your local rehab will be able to show you the proper way. I don't think you want to end up on the ground in some type of funky position. Jim
Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers
I saw a video of a quad transferring himself once but can't remember where. He had an L shaped transfer board and it had straps somehow. I think he slid his hands in the straps, transferred himself and picked his legs up w/the board. The video didn't show how he took his hands out of the straps or anything. It was a long time ago. Good luck Paul, Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, August 22, 2005 8:07 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Transfers Hi Everyone, I am a C5/6 complete quad who would like to transfer myself from chair to bed.Anyone able to transfer themselves at my level of injury or any level? Any tips or techniques or equipment to help me? Thanks Paul
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Hi Paul, I am a C5/6 incomplete. I do have some triceps now through electric stimulation. At first I didn't have any. Do you have inervasion in your deltoids? I have been practicing slide - board transfers since I was able to sit up in rehab. Then I still needed assistance, but as a built-up my shoulders I needed less and less help. But I have heard of 5/6's becoming independent with a sideboard. I remember in rehab doing different exercises to build deltoids, there was one piece of equipment called a rick shaw, where you back in with a wheelchair and pushed down to lift weights behind you? If that makes sense. I'm still not completely independent, I still need a spotter and have been practicing with my physical therapists, using my leg straps, and have been about 50% successful at not needing any help. All of this sure beats using a lift. Good luck, JT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > I am a C5/6 complete quad who would like to transfer myself from chair to > bed.Anyone able to transfer themselves at my level of injury or any level? > Any tips or techniques or equipment to help me? > > Thanks Paul
[QUAD-L] Transfers
Hi Everyone, I am a C5/6 complete quad who would like to transfer myself from chair to bed.Anyone able to transfer themselves at my level of injury or any level? Any tips or techniques or equipment to help me? Thanks Paul