Updated on March 30, 2021 by jack
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With the spring season upon us we begin to look for signs of new life. Driving through a pristine country setting or even dashing through a city subdivision one spots evidence of the seasonal change. It may be the first daffodil reaching out to grab a ray of sunshine or seeing a frolicking foal bouncing through a fresh green pasture. Whatever the case may be, everyone can see that new life has begun. Using the above as an analogy, when people with disabilities see changes happening, it is probably time to make an appointment with your doctor. Depending on the… Read More
Posted on May 20, 2020 by vniehaus
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I have always been one to encourage people with disabilities to keep in touch with their medical professionals. It’s easy to become complacent and think you are doing okay. Taking a doctor’s advice has been a good thing for me and probably been to my advantage. However… I had an annual appointment with my rehab doctor several months ago. Upon telling him that my shoulders, elbows and wrists had been hurting, he began checking my “range of motion.” Everything seemed normal. He asked a few more questions. He then asked what I would think about moving to a “power wheelchair.” … Read More