I still use the manual wheelchair most of the time. I have found that most of my pushing power comes from the forearms and deltoid muscles, some of the...
Given the nature of this topic, it would be interesting to know how long people can stand on the spot unaided, frame ( as opposed to walking ) and whether the...
Stand Aid of Iowa is the manufacturer of the standing frame that I purchased new in late December of 2009. The cost is approx $3,000. When it was delivered to...
Steve, self administered physiotherapy is really important. Keep at it! My physiotherapist always gives me exercises and routines to do at home by myself....
Wayne, I believe I have seen a setup like you describe (harness above treadmill) at the CAPD at CSUN. I really wanted to have a go on it but they wouldn't let...
I am wondering if the lipoic acid used in this study is the same as the Alpha-Lipoic Acid I have been taking for the last few years at the suggestion of my...
Oh, I certainly do my best. However, one of the problems in attempting certain stretches for example by oneself, with no physiotherapist, is the inability to...
I can stand for twenty minutes no problem without pain while moving or stretching all the time. When I needed to work on my truck I stood for over an hour...
I started out taking 200mg of alpha lipoic acid , 3 times a day totalling 600 mg in 2003. For the last several years I have been taking a total of 300 mg of...
I asked at te rehab. hospital here a few weeks ago and they said no they did not have one. It leaves one wondering how usefull the hospital is. What is CAPD at...
At one point I thought of making a home in a very high ceiling warehouse. I thought if I had a helium balloon with a harness that I could move around normally...
The Permobil rep that brought the Permobil Stander out was quite concerned that I might pass out when standing up. This has happened to them when people have...
Oh..... WOW! This study takes my breath away! Hooray for researchers of all kinds in all fields! BTW, can anyone tell me exactly what a "muscle stem cell"...
And if you ever walked outside bye, bye! Just like that priest in S. America who had himself hooked up to a load of helium balloons for a charitable cause....
You mean this guy. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/search-for-priest-in-helium -balloon-record-bid-814071.html Note, he wasn't foolish enough...
Hi Paul I use the R fraction lipoic acid (R as is Right, the other side of left). The R fraction is the only one that is bio-active and much less acidic on...
The Center of Achievement for the Physically Disabled at California State University, Northridge. CAPD at CSUN. I work there and Ray has come to visit. ...
Does anyone of you own a Toyota Prius? I am thinking about buying one but I need a car that can be adapted. Notably power assisted braking (I'm not sure if...
Oops, I must have been SPACED out from having TOO MUCH FUN!!!!!! I hope Walt will accept my apology :-) No wait, there is no such thing as TOO MUCH FUN :-)...
Heh, I think I meant this only to apply to people who can still walk ! Steve From: fshsociety@yahoogroups.com [mailto:fshsociety@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of...
4.2 Dear Frank, No experience with the Prius, though everyone who owns one says its a great car! Better around town and in warm weather on mileage. I've been...
Thank you Dan. I have already contacted a few car conversion companies here in The Netherlands. One of them is looking into my questions regarding the Prius. ...
Yours is a rather dramatic use of helium balloons. I was thinking of something much smaller with a lift capacity that would only assist getting up rather than...
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