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Subject:      Handicap Digest # 3010

                             THE HANDICAP DIGEST

                                 Issue # 3010

                          Friday, November 06, 1992

Today's Topics:


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                      Small Planes With Hand Controls ?
                          Wheelchair with 10-inch s
                                Re: Exercise
                              Re: Quickie P300
                                  Re: book
                              Causes of Decubes
                                  Re: Meds
                                   Toronto


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Subject: Small Planes With Hand Controls ?
From: Joe.Chamberlain@p1.f175.n150.z1.fidonet.org (Joe Chamberlain)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:150/175.1 - Busted Flush BBS, New Castle DE


[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

 TO: mgoodfel@netcom.com (Michael Goodfellow)

 MG> Does anyone know anything about learning to fly if you use a
 MG> wheelchair ?  I think I've read about people using hand controls in
 MG> small planes.  Has anyone here done it?  This is something I've
 MG> thought about doing, but the possible complications have always
 MG> stopped me.  Care to give me some encouragement ?

John Lynch flies.  My advice is go for it.  There is even a
Wheelchair Pilot's Assoc.  I'll try to find the address.

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Subject: Wheelchair with 10-inch s
From: Bobb.Waller@f24.n3602.z1.fidonet.org (Bobb Waller)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3602/24 - ADAnet One (tm) Net, Pinson AL


[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

BW> There used to be a scooter type device that had a significant lift
BW> called the Sparky.  I'm not sure if it is still available.  I'll try

 Bill "Sparky" Was made by the same people that make "Rascal" scooters
 wasn't it? If so their number is a 1-800 #. Electronic Mobility isn't
 it?

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Subject: Re: Exercise
From: Keith.Jones@p13.f15.n114.z1.fidonet.org (Keith Jones)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:114/15.13 - St Joes Hospital, Phoenix AZ


[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

 KR>   I did a bit on exercise for the SW NPA many years ago,
 KR> and as a C6/C7 quad, I was really enthused about the
 KR> Nautilus weight machines.  You don't need any grip to use

 The ones I used this summer required me to grip. In fact, I bought some
 Hookers (seriously, that's what their called) which allow you to hold
 the bars right in the palm of your hand. I still use them now with the
 Freedom machines because I can lat pull, chest pull and row more weight
 than my grip can hold.

 BTW, I did hurt myself on the Nautilus equipment and I also talked to
 others who also did. MOST of the people working out where I was did not
 use the Nautilus equipment. I would not either if I had a choice.

-Keith-

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Subject: Re: Quickie P300
From: Keith.Jones@p13.f15.n114.z1.fidonet.org (Keith Jones)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:114/15.13 - St Joes Hospital, Phoenix AZ


[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

 > What is a Quickie?

 LC> ROFLMAO!!!  (Sorry, guys and girls...you just *knew* I
 LC> couldn't resist this one, now didn't you?)

 When I was in rehab, my physical therapist got a button from the
 Quickie rep that said "Have you had a Quickie today?". She put it on
 and later forgot when she had to meet several big shot hospital
 personnel. She later realized why she was getting funny looks.

-Keith-

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Subject: Re: book
From: Keith.Jones@p13.f15.n114.z1.fidonet.org (Keith Jones)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:114/15.13 - St Joes Hospital, Phoenix AZ


[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

 AH> I saw the following book mentioned in another echo.
 AH> "Muscle Spasms, Pain, and Marijuana Therapy".  Have you read it?  *adh*

 It is available through the New Mobility bookstore. 1-800-338-5412. I
 almost bought it.

-Keith-

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Subject: Causes of Decubes
From: Keith.Jones@p13.f15.n114.z1.fidonet.org (Keith Jones)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:114/15.13 - St Joes Hospital, Phoenix AZ


[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

 AC>      Sorry to hear of your surgery but glad that you finally got some
 AC> answers when the doctor looked at what might be causing the pressure
 AC> sore to not heal, Rich! I hope that by the time this reaches you, you
 AC> will be healing nicely and well on your way to recovery.

 What causes pressure sores? Any inanimate object! But I don't know why
 they are so slow to heal. Thank God I've not had one dare I say....yet.

-Keith-

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Subject: Re: Meds
From: Keith.Jones@p13.f15.n114.z1.fidonet.org (Keith Jones)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:114/15.13 - St Joes Hospital, Phoenix AZ


[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

 AC> ->  Apparently, narcotics can be taken by someone quite successfully tha
 AC> ->  lives with chronic pain without addiction.

 AC>      Well, not quite.  There can still  be a physical dependence but,
 AC> apparently, not as difficult as if the chronic pain didn't exist. I've
 AC> been through several physical withdrawals as I changed meds through the
 AC> years but never once did I have to be hospitalized or anything. It was a
 AC> matter of a weekend of sweating and shaking but pretty mild, really.
 AC> (Except for the methadone withdrawal which I have discussed previously.)
 AC> I can't say that I have ever felt the "desire" to take a pain pill
 AC> except to get rid of the pain so I may not be the right one to say this
 AC> but it is my understanding that the psychological addiction is the
 AC> REALLY tough part!

 You are right. Physical symptoms disappear. But the main problem with
 alcoholics or drug addicts centers in their minds. An alcoholic or drug
 addict will always think they can have one drink or one pill and
 nothing will happen despite a history of tragic events in their lives
 as a direct result of drugs or alcohol use. The only solution to this
 mental insanity is a spiritual experience or awakening.

-Keith-

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Subject: Toronto
From: Keith.Jones@p13.f15.n114.z1.fidonet.org (Keith Jones)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:114/15.13 - St Joes Hospital, Phoenix AZ


[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

 JC*     I have been to Toronto several times and it is a
     city to enjoy.  I took my
    *kid to a wild animal farm just east of there in
     Brockton and he had the time of

 DL> Toronto is a nice town to live in. I'm glad you enjoyed your visit.
 DL> How long ago were you here? We've seen improvements in standards of
 DL> living for disabled people here but there is still a lot of room for
 DL> more improvements.

 Toronto is a beautiful city and quite accessible. I have been there
 numerous times when I was able-bodied and twice since I have been in
 the chair. Really enjoyed the Expo last time I was there.

-Keith-

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