Overcoming Disability ?

[Birdnest]

I think I remember seeing wrasslin commentator with your condition, how did you end up with weak ankles, you mean muscles or tendon ligaments ?

4o4

I was born that way ... my foot was twisted 180 deg.  Add to that, my tendons are shorter than my legs by 'just enough' ... then throw in an impact fracture to both.  In short - the ball joint is too loose and the tendons are too tight. (it really freaks out Miss Bird when I pop them out of joint!!)  My boots are my ankles.  Yoga does help and I can bend in un-natural ways, but I still can't reach my feet without bending my legs.

[KABAR2]

4_0_4,

Pm me with whatever screen name, email address, home address etc. and let me see what I can come up with, he may be a tech but I have a feeling he is a sloppy tech. so he will have made mistakes.....
give me some info and I will see where it leads....

Allen <><

[4_0_4]

I always wanted a bike , but always heard about the number of people who were injured from them.

Thats  pretty incredible story about your brother in law - when I started using my kneewalker I used millennial crutch with ithttp://www.millennialmedical.com/ for added momentum , when I was pushing , and happened to work well.

The only / main problem being the tires ( non pressurized ) so it was basically like hard rubber , that jerked when it a small stone.

I think I remember seeing wrasslin commentator with your condition, how did you end up with weak ankles, you mean muscles or tendon ligaments ?

4o4

I was born that way ... my foot was twisted 180 deg.  Add to that, my tendons are shorter than my legs by 'just enough' ... then throw in an impact fracture to both.  In short - the ball joint is too loose and the tendons are too tight. (it really freaks out Miss Bird when I pop them out of joint!!)  My boots are my ankles.  Yoga does help and I can bend in un-natural ways, but I still can't reach my feet without bending my legs.

I can see why yoga would help your tendons then , but not your ball joint .

If you could lengthen your tendons and strengthen your ball joint , do you think it would help ?

There are things like prolotherapy that Ive had in the past, that did help my own lose joints,in fact its been the only thing really.

4o4

[Birdnest]

I can see why yoga would help your tendons then , but not your ball joint .

If you could lengthen your tendons and strengthen your ball joint , do you think it would help ?

There are things like prolotherapy that Ive had in the past, that did help my own lose joints,in fact its been the only thing really.

4o4

Sounds interesting ... I've use a new form of acupuncture recently to deal with nerve cascade brought on by 'tennis elbow' (actually 'chainsaw' because I don't play tennis).  It involves stabbing the spasm muscle and literally untangling it with an acupuncture needle.  No drugs, and it worked fantastic.

At 50+ ... boots, walking and yoga keep the ankles functioning well enough (and they're relatively free and don't involve doctors).  In this country, doctors don't seem to be interested in progressive treatments - just drugs and surgery.  When they finally give out, I'll build a brass and leather brace (like the one in the ending of Hugo).

Good Luck with the building of your kneewalker project!  Don't forget to include the plasma cannons 

[Darkhound]

Darkshines, I have pondered your problem and think I have a solution. Check militaria replicators, looking for late 19th century ammunition belts. They are often quite dressy, and come with various pouches and pockets, and usually include a canteen for your water.

[4_0_4]

I can see why yoga would help your tendons then , but not your ball joint .

If you could lengthen your tendons and strengthen your ball joint , do you think it would help ?

There are things like prolotherapy that Ive had in the past, that did help my own lose joints,in fact its been the only thing really.

4o4

Sounds interesting ... I've use a new form of acupuncture recently to deal with nerve cascade brought on by 'tennis elbow' (actually 'chainsaw' because I don't play tennis).  It involves stabbing the spasm muscle and literally untangling it with an acupuncture needle.  No drugs, and it worked fantastic.

At 50+ ... boots, walking and yoga keep the ankles functioning well enough (and they're relatively free and don't involve doctors).  In this country, doctors don't seem to be interested in progressive treatments - just drugs and surgery.  When they finally give out, I'll build a brass and leather brace (like the one in the ending of Hugo).

Good Luck with the building of your kneewalker project!  Don't forget to include the plasma cannons 

I've never seen Hugo ,but I can  picture what you mean.

No , your right about doctors , they a far more into passive / injury . pain prevention  which is no f'n use if your already injured in the first place ( esp if theres no cure to prevent it getting worse ) hence the catch 22 most of us find ourselves in ( thanks big pharma ).

How far are you sticking those needles in , have you tried any Chinese herbs / medicine ?

4o4

[Lady Ava]

I know it sounds so small compared to other people's disabilities, but I would love a subtle, small, travelling case for the things I need for my OCD/anxiety. I typically carry round a bottle of water, some mints, smelling salts, a hanky, happy pills and my phone. If there was a way this could be kept together (and clean, obviously) in a steampunk way, I would feel less embarassed about having to get something from my bag in public.

this, a thousand times over!

[Arvis]

I know it sounds so small compared to other people's disabilities, but I would love a subtle, small, travelling case for the things I need for my OCD/anxiety. I typically carry round a bottle of water, some mints, smelling salts, a hanky, happy pills and my phone. If there was a way this could be kept together (and clean, obviously) in a steampunk way, I would feel less embarassed about having to get something from my bag in public.

 At first thought I think of something that looks similar to a vampire hunting kit. A small coffin (if that's your "thing") or better yet a "book" with velvet lined interior sporting bottle shaped cubbyholes to keep your "medicines" safe. Go with a Lewis Carroll theme. Book title "Alice's helper/recipes". Bottles inside labeled "DrInK Me" & eAt Me. If you could "set" your phone in a hand mirror, it could be your "looking glass".
 Just a thought.

 Arvis

[Lady Chrystal]

I know it sounds so small compared to other people's disabilities, but I would love a subtle, small, travelling case for the things I need for my OCD/anxiety. I typically carry round a bottle of water, some mints, smelling salts, a hanky, happy pills and my phone. If there was a way this could be kept together (and clean, obviously) in a steampunk way, I would feel less embarassed about having to get something from my bag in public.

 At first thought I think of something that looks similar to a vampire hunting kit. A small coffin (if that's your "thing") or better yet a "book" with velvet lined interior sporting bottle shaped cubbyholes to keep your "medicines" safe. Go with a Lewis Carroll theme. Book title "Alice's helper/recipes". Bottles inside labeled "DrInK Me" & eAt Me. If you could "set" your phone in a hand mirror, it could be your "looking glass".
 Just a thought.

 Arvis

I would be very concerned about any forms of medication dressed in a way that may make them appealling to children. You can't be too careful.   

[Arvis]

I know it sounds so small compared to other people's disabilities, but I would love a subtle, small, travelling case for the things I need for my OCD/anxiety. I typically carry round a bottle of water, some mints, smelling salts, a hanky, happy pills and my phone. If there was a way this could be kept together (and clean, obviously) in a steampunk way, I would feel less embarassed about having to get something from my bag in public.

 At first thought I think of something that looks similar to a vampire hunting kit. A small coffin (if that's your "thing") or better yet a "book" with velvet lined interior sporting bottle shaped cubbyholes to keep your "medicines" safe. Go with a Lewis Carroll theme. Book title "Alice's helper/recipes". Bottles inside labeled "DrInK Me" & eAt Me. If you could "set" your phone in a hand mirror, it could be your "looking glass".
 Just a thought.

 Arvis

I would be very concerned about any forms of medication dressed in a way that may make them appealling to children. You can't be too careful.   

 O.K. Rasputin's guide book then. Black velvet lining, label all the bottles poison with skulls and crossbones. When you open the cover it activates a switch that lets out a blood curdling scream. Or at the very least a music box motor that plays "The hearse song".
 A working lock&key may not be a bad idea.

 Arvis

[GabrielCrimson]

I don't have any disabilities, just alot of gymnastic and mountain climbing related injuries that have resulted in needing physiotherapy. compressed spine, shattered wrist, broken ankle, a shoulder that has no intention of staying in its socket and a few other niggling pains. I've always wanted to steam punk up a leather glove of some sort that would keep the floating bone in my wrist in check. It's kinda odd, my wrist locks down until i crack it back in place like a loud 'on' switch. A shoulder strap of some sort would be fun aswell but i'm not sure how that'd even work lol.

[4_0_4]

I don't have any disabilities, just alot of gymnastic and mountain climbing related injuries that have resulted in needing physiotherapy. compressed spine, shattered wrist, broken ankle, a shoulder that has no intention of staying in its socket and a few other niggling pains. I've always wanted to steam punk up a leather glove of some sort that would keep the floating bone in my wrist in check. It's kinda odd, my wrist locks down until i crack it back in place like a loud 'on' switch. A shoulder strap of some sort would be fun aswell but i'm not sure how that'd even work lol.

Not really that odd,are you sure you dont have hyper mobility syndrome or EDS, its so undetected , it takes most folk up to 10 yrs !

m

[GabrielCrimson]

I don't have any disabilities, just alot of gymnastic and mountain climbing related injuries that have resulted in needing physiotherapy. compressed spine, shattered wrist, broken ankle, a shoulder that has no intention of staying in its socket and a few other niggling pains. I've always wanted to steam punk up a leather glove of some sort that would keep the floating bone in my wrist in check. It's kinda odd, my wrist locks down until i crack it back in place like a loud 'on' switch. A shoulder strap of some sort would be fun aswell but i'm not sure how that'd even work lol.

Not really that odd,are you sure you dont have hyper mobility syndrome or EDS, its so undetected , it takes most folk up to 10 yrs !

m

I'm not sure, my girlfriend has suggested it on more than one occasion but I can track all of my injuries down to very specific events that would have resulted in injury as standard. that coupled with continuing whatever climb i was on at the time without going to hospital didn't help the healing process. i have a feeling the only thing i have is a serious case of being a daft git lol. though i'll be sure to suggest it to my doctor the next time i visit .

[4_0_4]

I don't have any disabilities, just alot of gymnastic and mountain climbing related injuries that have resulted in needing physiotherapy. compressed spine, shattered wrist, broken ankle, a shoulder that has no intention of staying in its socket and a few other niggling pains. I've always wanted to steam punk up a leather glove of some sort that would keep the floating bone in my wrist in check. It's kinda odd, my wrist locks down until i crack it back in place like a loud 'on' switch. A shoulder strap of some sort would be fun aswell but i'm not sure how that'd even work lol.

Not really that odd,are you sure you dont have hyper mobility syndrome or EDS, its so undetected , it takes most folk up to 10 yrs !

m

I'm not sure, my girlfriend has suggested it on more than one occasion but I can track all of my injuries down to very specific events that would have resulted in injury as standard. that coupled with continuing whatever climb i was on at the time without going to hospital didn't help the healing process. i have a feeling the only thing i have is a serious case of being a daft git lol. though i'll be sure to suggest it to my doctor the next time i visit .

Your right , its usually atraumatic injuries that indicate something like that, so if the injuries are only related to those specific accidents and not spreading its prob not.

I've used this , thats been useful http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=ultralieve+pro&tag=googhydr-21&index=aps&hvadid=14381833076&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1320118383714330559&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&ref=pd_sl_47499j49lk_b for my spine , si joints .

m