Archive for June, 1997

 

What are the mobility problems associated with braces

by Sean - 24 June 1997

You say that you can function better in the chair than on the braces. Since you do not feel as mobile in them is there a reason you still bother to wear them?

I think I said “Given a good standard of accessibility” I can function better in the chair. The main mobility problem associated with braces is the strength and stamina needed to walk more than a few yards in them. They are better for standing than walking.

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What is it like?

by Sean - 20 June 1997

Well! It’s frustrating, painful and degrading sometimes, most of the time it’s ok and some of the time it’s great.

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I sometimes wonder if we could get a “feel for it” with an epidural… Would the anesthetic be simi

by Sean -

I’ve thought about this. Yes, I think the physical effect could be identical if done properly (some Epi’s only block the sensation nerves and not the movement ones, I once some years before my injury had an Epi for back pain and it didn’t paralyse) but I think anyone paralyzed by an Epi would be like me on the first day, unable to even sit up without falling over.

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The Accident

by Sean - 1 June 1997

Please note that the following story differ from what you might expect. I thought that it might be an idea to give a deglorified aspect of transableism/wannabeism and paraplegia. I welcome any comments and criticism you might have. All flames will be ignored.

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