Howdy, Did they teach you about doing pressure releases? As a Para, you should be able to use your hands and arms to push down on either your wheels (make sure they're locked) or your arm rests to raise up off your butt several times per hr. (I've heard dif versions from every 10-20 min) As a quad I use my elbows. Do you have a trapeze over your bed? Pull ups can help. Can you roll onto your sides? Have you ever used a standing frame? Tim aka Stuntman
> > > hello everyone, i have been a paraplegic for 2 years now in a wheelchair for > life. i have severe pain in my back, but i have another problem i was hoping > someone could help me with. i have a $1000.00 dollar seat cushion for my > wheelchair, but its not working. i am on my butt for 24 hours a day. either in > my wheelchair or lying on my back in bed, there is no rest for my buttochs. > even though i am paralyzed down there i feel extreme pain and pressure. is > there anyone who knows what i can do to relieve the pain and pressure, it is so > bad, i cant go on much longer. please let me know. thank-you > Lindsey- > > -- Freedom: United States Constitution� 1791 All Rights Preserved My first Domain http://nw-in.com/index.html http://quads.nw-in.com/quad-enter.html Pics http://quads.nw-in.com/quad-list/quad-list1.htm Home page. http://tnthompson0.tripod.com/homeincyberspace/ Computer Graphics portfolio. http://tnthompson1.tripod.com/index.htm
