Gary

    Oh My

    Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 11:55 PM EST [General]

     

    I rear-ended a car this morning......

    So there we are alongside the road and slowly the driver gets out of his car ... and you know how you just get sooo stressed and life-stuff seems to get funny?


    Yeah, well, I could NOT believe it . . he was a DWARF!
    He storms over to my car, looks up at me and says, "I AM NOT HAPPY!"
    So, I look down at him and say, "Well, which one are you then?"

    ... and that's when the fight started!

     

    4 (1 Ratings)

    Misc Links

    Saturday, February 16, 2008, 08:17 PM EST [General]

    Patients find physical therapy is far easier to take when using ...
    Pioneer Press - St. Paul,MN,USA
    A 78-year-old with a spinal cord injury was so enthused by the Wii tennis game at Sister Kenny that he surpassed his therapists' goals and is planning real ...
    See all stories on this topic

    'Bad choice' leads to paralysis
    Dubuque Telegraph Herald - Dubuque,IA,USA
    About 600 people in Iowa annually become paralyzed after a spinal-cord injury. Another 5000 will suffer traumatic brain injuries. ...
    See all stories on this topic

    Serving Those Who Served
    Gather.com - Boston,MA,USA
    In 1977, while serving on active duty with the US Army, Sebastian DeFrancesco, 54, of Santa Cruz, CA, sustained a C5, 6 spinal cord injury in a jeep ...
    See all stories on this topic

    Comparison of Autograft and Allograft Fixation in Pemberton Osteotomy
    Ortho SuperSite - Thorofare,NJ,USA
    In the autograft group, 8 of 21 procedures (38%) were performed on patients with neuromuscular disorders; 6 of the 8 patients had either spinal cord injury ...
    See all stories on this topic

    9 Out Of 10 Patients Walk Again In Some Form With Device, Therapy
    Medical News Today (press release) - UK
    On average, it happens every hour of every day - someone suffers a spinal cord injury** that can leave them paralyzed for life. An innovative device from ...
    See all stories on this topic

    Billingham rugby lad out of intensive care
    GazetteLive - Middlesbrough,UK
    ... was playing for Billingham Under-17s when he was injured in a ruck, fracturing a bone in his neck with two vertebrae compressing his spinal cord. ...
    See all stories on this topic

    0 (0 Ratings)

    Service and Protect??????????????

    Tuesday, February 12, 2008, 08:35 PM EST [General]

    Tampa Deputy Dumps Quadriplegic From Wheelchair
    TransWorldNews (press release) - Monroe,GA,USA
    Brian Sterner, a quadriplegic who can drive, was arrested on a traffic violation. After being booked into the Orient Road Jail last month, Deputy Charlette ...
    See all stories on this topic

    Deputies dump paralyzed man from wheelchair
    MyFox Tampa Bay - Tampa,FL,USA
    ... dumping a quadriplegic man out of his wheelchair while he was being booked into jail, and three supervisors were nearby at the time but did nothing. ...
    See all stories on this topic

    0 (0 Ratings)

    Annie Streit's Story: Fight of Her Life.

    Thursday, January 31, 2008, 05:54 PM EST [General]


    INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) -The late Christopher Reeve may be the best known victim of a spinal cord injury. But a young Indiana woman, who is also a quadriplegic, is picking up where Reeve left off, determined to move once again.

    24-Hour News 8 has been documenting this story for close to two years.

    Annie Streit suffered a horrendous injury the day she graduated from Ball State University. But she and her parents decided they were ready to take a risk and try a controversial surgery that would take them all the way to Lisbon, Portugal.

    "We found doctors in Russia that were doing some work in bone marrow. We found this Dr. Lima in Portugal and through the research, this appeared to be the most promising avenue for Andrea," said Chris Streit, Annie's father.

    Annie would undergo stem cell surgery.

    "I'm hoping to regain some movement to help me live more independently," Annie told us.

    She returned to Indiana. But the hard work was about to begin. She had to train new nerves that could help her walk once again.

    Annie Streit's Story: Fight of Her Life, A Special Report tonight at 11:00 on 24-Hour News 8.

    By: Debby Knox
    WISH-TV
    0 (0 Ratings)

    Sex Life Still Alive for Physically Challenged

    Thursday, January 31, 2008, 11:08 AM EST [General]

    GLENCOE, Minn., Jan. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Sexuality does not end when a person experiences the effects of a spinal cord injury. Issues of meeting potential partners, building self confidences and enhancing sexual function are an essential part of adjusting to life after an injury. Many physical and emotional changes take place during the rehabilitation process and the matter of being able to perform sexually usually becomes an issue of importance. The truth is that as time passes, those with spinal cord injury find a greater appreciation for sexuality and many will move on to find greater emotional closeness with their partner.

    Often times those with spinal cord injuries focus on simple pleasures to please one another, by caressing their partners erogenous zone, holding hands, hugging and kissing. Many couples still enjoy sexual intercourse. Yet, this act can be a challenge, especially in certain positions. Most couples will tell you that they are always interested in ways to add more fun and variety to their love life and there are items available to enhance sexual performance but few deal with the issues of boosting sexual motion. One such product that does address enhanced sexual movement is the IntimateRider(TM) from HealthPostures.

    IntimateRider can make sexual activity easy and comfortable again. It offers a method of support where balance, strength and coordination may be poor, while also assisting by means of a natural gliding motion to enhance sexual relations. IntimateRider also offers a number of options with positioning in order to deal with loss of lower body muscle control. Couples now can focus on being gentle, caring and romantic again as they move forward in their relationship.

    Matthew, C6-7 quadriplegic says, "Life after my injury has been a challenge but I am fortunate enough to have found a wonderful relationship with an understanding and caring woman who is also my best friend. We are open in our communication about sex and when we heard about the IntimateRider it did not take us long to figure out this is something that would change our sex life for the better. We are able to please each other now in ways that were just not physically possible before."

    A number of other physical conditions can get in the way of sexual performance due to limited movement or fear of pain from uncomfortable positioning. Multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, stroke, arthritis and chronic back pain are among the most common conditions that may hinder a more enjoyable sex life. Research also finds that senior citizens still enjoy the act of love making but find that time has taken away the sexual Olympics of their youth. People with these conditions have a strong need to find something to accommodate sexual positioning and also provide natural movement that may be difficult to achieve.

    Everything from the softness of the fabric to the fluid gliding motion of the IntimateRider has been given a great deal of consideration to assure the most comfortable and enjoyable sexual experience possible. Adjustable legs, back support height, optional transfer set and selection of colorful slip-covers provide a means to a rewarding sex life and improved relationship.

    So rejoice! The sex lives of the physically challenged are still alive and well and in fact have just gotten better. Each individual has their own way of finding what works best for them in their personal relationship. Advancements with products like the IntimateRider enhance an already gratifying love life and will give couples a way to enjoy the best sex possible.

    More information on the advancements of sexual ability for the physically challenged can be found by visiting ..."location.replace('http://www.intimaterider.com')">http://www.intimaterider.com or by calling: 320.864.3098

    Website: http://www.intimaterider.com/

    html_removed html_removed

    0 (0 Ratings)

Blog Categories