[QUAD-L] Re: Reminder- SCI Webcast this Saturday!
In a message dated 11/10/2011 9:47:09 P.M. Central Standard Time, judith.zaz...@bmc.org writes: Reminder! Live SCI Webcast this Saturday November 12, 2011 10:00am- 4:00pm Eastern Time Check-in: 9:45am Thank you for registering for the New England Regional SCI Center’s Stepping Forward- Staying Informed webcast of the 7th Annual Consumer Research Conference “Improving Quality of Life after Spinal Cord Injury.” Conference Materials: Download a _PDF file of SCI Consumer Education Conference binder_ (http://www.bmc.org/Documents/Binder-Attendee-2011.pdf) . To access the webcast live this Saturday: Click on _www.livestream.com/webshare_ (http://www.livestream.com/webshare) If you type in the URL yourself, be sure to go to Livestream.com/webshare, not Livestream.org/webshare To join the live chat once you link to the webcast: 1. Click in the text entry box next to the button. 2. Type “hi” and click . 3. Type your name in the Nickname field and click the button in green. For your convenience, the schedule of presentations and planned breaks during the conference is included below. Please log in anytime through the day! 10:00 AM Welcome Lisa Hemmerle, MPA, Mistress of Ceremonies 10:15 AM-11:15 AM Survive, Subsist, Succeed: SCI Outcomes John D. Steeves, PhD, Founding Director of ICORD at University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health, Vancouver, BC. 11:15 AM- 12:15 PM Pain After Spinal Cord Injury: Insult Added to Injury J. Scott Richards, PhD, ABPP, Professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Birmingham, AL. 1:15 PM- 2:15 PM Some is Good. More is Better. Avoid Inactivity: Exercise Prescriptions to Facilitate Health in Persons with Spinal Cord Injury Rachel Cowan, PhD, ACSM Certified Exercise Specialist, Post-Doctoral Associate, the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL. 2:45 PM- 3:45 PM Universally Designed and Assistive Products and Technologies Jennifer Otitigbe, MS, Director of User Experience and Research, Institute for Human Centered Design, Boston, MA. 3:45 PM- 4:00 PM Wrap-up Steve Williams, MD Chief of Rehabilitation Medicine, Boston Medical Center; Chairman, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine Boston, MA We look forward to having you join us! Judi Zazula M.S., OTR/L Clinical Research Liaison New England Regional Spinal Cord Injury Center at Boston Medical Center Tel: 617-638-7314 This electronic transmission may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify me immediately as use of this information is strictly prohibited.
[QUAD-L] Re: Arms supports when tilting back...
Ok I got the answer and confirmed it with Tim at Permobil-Tech Service-Tennessee. Tim advised me that Permobil doesn't make a modified armrest pad for their chairs but referred me to Otto Bock Armrests for Permobil Wheelchairs. Tim advised that you would require a Permobil Arm Rest Adapter, based on the serial number of your chair. An example of the adapter based on general information is: Permobil ArmAdp 7/8-1 You would need one for either side of your chair. You can also google: Otto Bock Armrest to see various examples of specialized armrest with cuffs, troughs and others. The DME where you purchased your chair would have to order the adapter from Permobil and the armrest from Otto Bock. I truly hope this helps and resolves any further issues. Best Wishes In a message dated 11/9/2011 6:09:45 P.M. Central Standard Time, lorilivin...@gmail.com writes: Cushion "bumpers" is a good way to describe my need. They could be called that as definitely opposed to not needing the armrests themselves to move when I TILT (or recline) but my previous email to you covered that. Was the ATTACHED IMAGE image (and the description WITHIN the image) not clear enough? My husband called the attachment "arm pads" and sent that attachment to Bryan" (my w/c vendor/PT) at least a week ago. He's dsayingh he can't find anything but is sending something -- of wgat I dont know. He's acting stupid. The attachement was clear enough for him or you. It's clear enough to anyone really reading the attachment and then looking at the image directly to the left of the description. Did you look at the attachment at all??? This is frustrating. All I 'bleeping' need is something like calf rests only on the back of my armrests. W... please go read the attachment with the image as it's pretty clear what I need -- is it not? Lori On Wed, Nov 9, 2011 at 4:24 PM, <_wheelchair@aol.com_ (mailto:wheelch...@aol.com) > wrote: So... you need cushioned bumpers on the back of your armrest or do you need the armrest to articulate with the backrest when you recline? (i just want to make sure I understand) Best Wishes In a message dated 11/9/2011 5:20:54 P.M. Central Standard Time, _lorilivingon@gmail.com_ (mailto:lorilivin...@gmail.com) writes: I understand exactly what you are saying. I went through the formal seating evaluation that consisted of an OT at the local rehab clinic that does them and my dealer (who is a PT) went with me for that exact reason... they both need to understand everything I need. I think my message covered all that? Whether it be my Permobil Chairman (now my old backup) or my new Permobil M300 -- I have both the tilt and the recline. Prior to last year, believe it or not, I never had to tilt way back for pressure relief. Now I do. Even the AREA BRANCH Permobil representative came out to meet me (prior to ordering the chair) and, at that time, we told him I need some sort tricep/elbow -- exactly what I described in my message to the quad list. All he could come up with were TROUGHS. And they won't work for me. I need freedom of arm movement while, at the same time have some "tricep supports" for when I tilt back all the way (not recline). To me the seat has nothing to do with it. Because of my measurements, the correct sized seat was ordered and I even had /have been working with the President of Roho get me the correct cushion I need. When I tilt back there is simply NO BARRIER at the back of my ARM RESTS so my upper arms (triceps) and my elbows just fall back and have nowhere to go. I feel like I am writing this déją vu because I thought that I had covered all of this in my message to the quad list. My physical therapist (local dealer/vendor) who sold me the back is "supposedly" having some companies send me something that he thinks may work. But his track record isn't very good. Do you understand? Keep in mind that I use the tilt feature all the time and the recline feature only on occasion. But my seat (and my PT and my regional Permobil Rep) has nothing to do with anything with needing my support for my ARM RESTS -- for the support I need up there. Lori On Wed, Nov 9, 2011 at 4:04 PM, <_wheelchair@aol.com_ (mailto:wheelch...@aol.com) > wrote: Me 1st. Physical Therapist word with muscles and nerves. Occupational Therapist, work with daily living products like Wheelchairs. Surprisingly, they are as different as a doctor and a dentist. I believe they specified the wrong seat. (They) do make seats that recline with the armrest and leg rest all at the same time. Murphy's Law dictates that when something is done wrong to begin with anything done to correct it will only make matters worse. But you know that already. The coding for the recline seat you desire is different then the one you have. Best Wishes In a me
[QUAD-L] Arms supports when tilting back...
I know that if Permobile, doesn't have it, then there are several vendors that make trough style armrest with curbs to prevent one's arms sliding off the armrests when tilting or reclining the back or chair itself. There are materials other then vinyl/leather that can be use to prevent sliding. Sometimes it takes a well trained AT person to know this and who to contact at the factory/warehouse or aftermarket vendor for this part. I will continue to look and advise. Best Wishes In a message dated 11/10/2011 3:26:28 P.M. Central Standard Time, poaj...@sbcglobal.net writes: Let me first say that the arm troughs do not keep one’s elbows from slipping off when tilting back. Once you have removed the effect of gravity from pushing your elbows down there is really nothing to keep them in the trough when tilting back. Since I have no arm movement I have my arms velcroed (is that even a word?) down on my arm rest and they will still slide backwards. I only tilt back for a weight shift or for positioning during the day preferring to sit upright, so it is not a problem for me. If you do not move your upper arms you could make a makeshift elbow support by going to Home Depot or Lowe’s and buying a PVC or ABS pipe with an inside diameter as wide as your arm rests, cut it in half so that you have two arm rests and Velcro them to the arm rests. If it appears that this will work, then try and find a plastics store in town that could make you permanent supports that would have an L bracket to permanently attach under your arm rest. Then you could pad it to make it more comfortable. It is really hard to give you any better ideas without knowing what kind of arm rest you have, how it is attached to the chair, would it interfere with your back rest etc. etc and so forth. J You’re the only one who knows what you want, so we just put your thinking cap on and try and design something that could do the trick. If you have a local hardware store with experienced people you might go in and ask them if they have any ideas. It is very surprising what people can come up with, adapting something that I didn’t even know existed into something I can use. Good luck and I hope that you can find something that will work for you. Joan
RE: [QUAD-L] Fwd: Arms supports when tilting back...
Let me first say that the arm troughs do not keep one’s elbows from slipping off when tilting back. Once you have removed the effect of gravity from pushing your elbows down there is really nothing to keep them in the trough when tilting back. Since I have no arm movement I have my arms velcroed (is that even a word?) down on my arm rest and they will still slide backwards. I only tilt back for a weight shift or for positioning during the day preferring to sit upright, so it is not a problem for me. If you do not move your upper arms you could make a makeshift elbow support by going to Home Depot or Lowe’s and buying a PVC or ABS pipe with an inside diameter as wide as your arm rests, cut it in half so that you have two arm rests and Velcro them to the arm rests. If it appears that this will work, then try and find a plastics store in town that could make you permanent supports that would have an L bracket to permanently attach under your arm rest. Then you could pad it to make it more comfortable. It is really hard to give you any better ideas without knowing what kind of arm rest you have, how it is attached to the chair, would it interfere with your back rest etc. etc and so forth. J You’re the only one who knows what you want, so we just put your thinking cap on and try and design something that could do the trick. If you have a local hardware store with experienced people you might go in and ask them if they have any ideas. It is very surprising what people can come up with, adapting something that I didn’t even know existed into something I can use. Good luck and I hope that you can find something that will work for you. Joan
Re: [QUAD-L] magic bullet suppositories
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Re: [QUAD-L] night leg spasms
Spasticity is generally set off by stimulus such as temperature, pain, or touch below the sensory level. As our friend Wheelchair mentioned I have a lot more spasticity when I have an infection or any kind of sore [burn, cut, rash, etc.] below my line of sensation. Even without any of those things my legs will spasm several times during the night. I can't feel my legs but my theory is the muscles get cramps and that causes spasticity, or the pressure spots [heel or butt] get a bit sore and that causes a spasm. Whatever the cause, I see it as my legs' way of telling me that something is wrong and they need to move. Most of us can sense when spasticity is coming or can intentionally set-off a spasm--often I use my spasticity to help me turn in bed during the night. Be sure that if you tie down your legs that you're still turning every few hours to prevent pressure sores. In addition to asking your Doctor about Baclofen, or other muscle-relaxers, I've found that a good range-of-motion right before sleep is helpful. Also, be sure to check things such as nail care [in-grown toenails are common,] and tight footwear, overly hard mattress, skin rashes or sores, etc. Don c5-6 [29 years post] Tempe, AZ From: Nancy Pritchard To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 10:04 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] night leg spasms My son (23 C5/C6...3.5 years post ) has asked me to find a way to strap his legs down at night as his leg spasms are making sound sleep difficult...any thoughts? Peace be with you Nancy
Re: [QUAD-L] magic bullet suppositories
I thought Concept in Confidence, had the best prices. Am I incorrect? Best Wishes In a message dated 11/10/2011 12:43:22 P.M. Central Standard Time, ddh...@sbcglobal.net writes: Hi all--- a while back someone told me a good site to get magic bullet suppositories--- can't remember the store now--do you guy know if they all run about the same price OR is there any stores that sell them a bit cheaper ? We use the oil based most times, but when in a hurry or having any trouble then use the magic bullet water based type--seems to work good this way for me. thanks ! have a good day everyone, Dan H.
[QUAD-L] magic bullet suppositories
Hi all--- a while back someone told me a good site to get magic bullet suppositories--- can't remember the store now--do you guy know if they all run about the same price OR is there any stores that sell them a bit cheaper ? We use the oil based most times, but when in a hurry or having any trouble then use the magic bullet water based type--seems to work good this way for me. thanks ! have a good day everyone, Dan H.
Re: [QUAD-L] Fwd: u have to see this
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Re: [QUAD-L] Fwd: u have to see this
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Re: [QUAD-L] night leg spasms
Sometimes the leg spasms are the cause of an infection. Mostly its the typical results of the injury. Is he taking baclofen or any other form of anti-spasm medicine. Have you or your son discussed this with his primary doctor? If not, it should be mentioned. Best Wishes In a message dated 11/10/2011 11:04:55 A.M. Central Standard Time, ntpgrn...@aol.com writes: My son (23 C5/C6...3.5 years post ) has asked me to find a way to strap his legs down at night as his leg spasms are making sound sleep difficult...any thoughts? Peace be with you Nancy
[QUAD-L] night leg spasms
My son (23 C5/C6...3.5 years post ) has asked me to find a way to strap his legs down at night as his leg spasms are making sound sleep difficult...any thoughts? Peace be with you Nancy
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[QUAD-L] What is the best Malware program to run?
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