Category Archives: Mobility
ABM Discussion
Rather than continue the ABM discussion over on the bowel routine post, I thought I would create a new post here. So I’m curious, did you see results early on and then they stopped? And how is Lewis’ mobility now, if you don’t mind my asking? The reason I am so curious is because there are SO FEW SBers doing
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Strength Training Success Story – Walking Tall
This article is such an encouragement to me. I’ve heard multiple stories of kids who really took off in their teens after beginning workout regimes. This lady didn’t start until she was retired. Before she started working out with a trainer, she said, “I was a mess when I started out. I literally could not stand up without holding onto
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Walking!
Soooo… We’ve had my little granddaughter with us for a few weeks now. Z has been going crazy trying to get into the thick of the games and silliness that the other babies have been doing. Talk about movtivated!! Last week she really, really started cruising around and trying to use a little walking toy. I sent a text
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New Adult Story – Angela Dockter
We are excited to announce that we have a new profile in the Adult Stories section. What makes this story special is that you will also find Angela listed on our Physicians & Therapists page as well. Angela Dockter is a healthy 44-year old Holistic Healthcare Practitioner who was born with myelomeningocele L3-S1 and attributes her unassisted mobility to the
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Gait Analysis & Carbon Fiber Bracing
Last week I read two different articles that, when read together, had a really big impact on me. So I thought I would share what I learned in a post. The first article, which I had read before, and is linked here on the site is about a Feldenkrais practitioner who used a gait analysis to help a woman improve
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First Shoes for AFOs
I’m trying to pick out Pooka’s first pair of shoes for wearing over her AFOs. MrsK, do I remember correctly that you just bought Z some Tsukihoshi shoes? If so, how do you like them? Any other recommendations? So far I’ve looked at Robeez and Tsukihoshi. My concerns are 1) That they will protect her toes. They are pretty beat
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Laser Therapy
I was wondering if anyone has used Laser Therapy? It is similar to acupuncture with regards to results. Here is some info: http://www.litecure.com/medical/laser-therapy/ I have access to a similar unit for animals and am thinking about using it on Caroline for scar reduction. It works great on my animal patients for scar reduction, treating cystitis (bladder inflammation) or any inflammation
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4 breakthrough ‘firsts’ in spine surgery this year
Written by Anuja Vaidya and Laura Dyrda Clinical innovation moves at breakneck speed, and this year saw a number of ‘firsts’ in spine surgery. Here are four that could potentially change the spine industry: First ever spine surgery with 3D-printed vertebral body In August, spine surgeons made history when they performed the first spinal disc replacement implanting a 3D printed vertebra. Three-dimensional
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Article by Kelly Remmer
I can’t believe I haven’t seen this article before. I want to talk to this lady!!! http://www.sbhao.on.ca/stories/personal-stories/mother-earth-kelly-remmer Does anybody know her? TSpar Here’s the content in case the link ever changes. Article by Kelly Remmer A whispered promise leads a mother off the beaten path and towards a reliable source to treat her daughter’s condition. About three years ago I
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