Last week we kicked off our new 2012 educational seminar "Standing Justified" in Dallas, Texas. We were excited to have over 50 clinicians and rehab technology suppliers in attendance! “Standing Justified” is a CEU accredited program on standing and weight bearing that explores the health [..}
My Four-Letter Word
It happens every once in a while. Just your ordinary therapy session in progress when one word elicits an over-the-top theatrical wide-eyed gasp, disbelieving, as the hand comes up to the mouth just before the words escape. “WHAT?! What did you just say?! I’m sorry, but we don’t use that kind of language here.” And what triggers this response? A dirty, filthy, four-letter word. “Can’t.”
That word has no place around me. Say, “You’re crazy,” say, “This is hard,” say, “I’ll try, but I’m not sure what will happen,” but never ever say, “I can’t.”[..}
When Even Life’s Little Things Are Hard
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February 16, 2012
February 16, 2012
What constitutes as easy? What constitutes as hard? Depends on who you ask. A body-builder and a quadriplegic are going to give you vastly different answers. When you’re born able-bodied and become disabled later in life, adjusting to your reduced skill-level can be overwhelmingly difficult. When [..}
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Happy Valentine’s Day
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February 14, 2012
February 14, 2012
Oh Valentine's Day the holiday of love, when we all splurge on flowers, cards, candies and other gifts for our loved ones, friends and the other important people in our lives. Whether you are a fan of this holiday or not, there are a few things that I would like to share with you. The first is a [..}
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Learning About People With Disabilities Through Today’s Children
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February 10, 2012
February 10, 2012
Hello Friends! No matter what is going on in the world or even in my own life, I can always count on the beautiful innocence of a child when I am presenting at an elementary school. They have no filtration system. Whatever thought, idea, or even more powerful, a question, they are going to let it [..}
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EasyStand Invitation to Governor Dayton
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February 8, 2012
February 8, 2012
Last Friday I took on the task of inviting Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton to the EasyStand facility here in Morton. He was scheduled to be at St. Mary’s school in Bird Island, Minnesota fulfilling a promise to the young woman who sang for his inauguration. I must admit that I didn’t feel [..}
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Small and Sassy Blogger – Jane Hash
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February 6, 2012
February 6, 2012
In episode 82 of No Free Rides, I am joined by Jane Hash, a fun-loving woman with Osteogenesis Imperfecta who hosts her own podcast and is making a documentary about her fascinating life. As a practicing pagan and certified herbalist, not to mention being only 2’7″ tall, to say Jane [..}
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Lifting Spirits – Article on Mobile and Dynamic Standing for Kids
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February 2, 2012
February 2, 2012
It's no secret that kids love to play and move about, and kids with mobility challenges are no exception! A child's desire to play and interact with family or friends should be considered when prescribing a standing program. Mobile and dynamic standers can open up a world of possibilities for [..}
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I Live My Life Three Inches At A Time
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January 30, 2012
January 30, 2012
Arguably, the most recognizable quote from the movie “The Fast and the Furious” that was once iconic, but is now more cheesetastic, is when Dominic Toretto, played by Vin Diesel, tells Paul Walker’s character Brian O’Conner that “I live my life a quarter mile at a time.” Within the [..}
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Why New Injuries Have It Better Than We Did
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January 26, 2012
January 26, 2012
When I found myself a new quadriplegic in 1993, I was told the resources and equipment available to me were the best yet. And they were…for 1993. But that was 18 years ago, and a lot has changed since then. People finding themselves injured now have access to so much more, from better treatment [..}
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