For 20 years, Tom had “no aches, no pains, no nothing.” Why was his luck changing now? Maybe his shoulder pain started because his new van didn’t have power steering, or maybe it was because he was doing a lot more wheeling on carpet. Regardless, now his shoulders hurt. Thinking that the pain might goContinue reading “Upper Extremity Pain”
Category Archives: Lifestyle
Weight Gain: The Battle of the Bulge
So you gained five pounds in the last year; no big deal. It’s probably not enough for anyone to notice. But think about it: What’s five pounds a year? It’s twenty pounds in four years. Fifty pounds in ten years. One hundred pounds in twenty years! Were you planning to be around in twenty years?Continue reading “Weight Gain: The Battle of the Bulge”
You and Your Doctor
As part of a growing health and cost conscious public, we now take more responsibility for our health. More concerned about what we eat, drink and how we exercise, we also bring a questioning approach to health care. We are now forging new relationships with our doctors and we are less likely to sit passivelyContinue reading “You and Your Doctor”
Your Gift Guide to Mobility Products
Picking out gifts for your loved ones each year can be a challenge. Some people are naturally good at picking the perfect gifts for their friends and family, but for many people, it can be difficult. Things get more complicated depending on the individual; some people are easier to buy for than others. Perhaps youContinue reading “Your Gift Guide to Mobility Products”
Advocacy & Protection
Advocacy and Legal Rights Many of the fifty states have advocacy and protection services for persons with disabilities. Their goal is to protect, promote, and expand the rights of the disabled. General beliefs across the board are that: Persons with disabilities should have the same opportunity to participate in the community as persons without disabilities.Continue reading “Advocacy & Protection”