Rehab AB Binders can vary. Especially in the width. It should be applied under supervision of the doctor first to be sure that it is fitted properly while it supports the diaphragm. Kind of like a elastic wrist support, on one's wrist. The binder also can help in preventing one from fainting when being elevated and losing blood pressure. Let us know the results, bad or good. Best Wishes In a message dated 9/28/2010 8:46:45 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
Thanks to all the replies. You all are a God-Send. I have an abd binder in hand to show Speech Tx in the am. In His Grip, Bo ____________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 9:44 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] RE: Quiet vs Loud Ab Binders also do well in helping coughing assist too. Best Wishes In a message dated 9/28/2010 5:31:14 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: Abdominal binders have had a tremendous impact on my ability to talk effectively and breathe better. Not to mention that it helps significantly with posture. I never get up without an abdominal binder on. Q On Mon, Sep 27, 2010 at 9:00 AM, <[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) > wrote: Yes, but keep in mind that it is most difficult to make a computer health suggestion in a totally blind situation. Your Dad's doctors, nurses and therapists are more aware of your Dad's physical health and conditions. I'm merely tossing darts, into the wind and guessing. I hope your dad continue to make enough progress...... Best Wishes In a message dated 9/27/2010 7:57:04 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) writes: Thank you for your comments. Abdominal binder has not been mentioned in 2 months of rehab hospital, I will ask. So, If I understand you correctly, many c5 CSIs have weak expiratory force and no voice. My Dad’s case is not uncommon, and the solution is PT, ?binder, and TIME, TIME, TIME, Let me know if I have it, In Him, Bo ____________________________________ From: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) [mailto:[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) ] Sent: Monday, September 27, 2010 8:48 AM To: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) ; [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) ; [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) ; [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) Subject: Quiet vs Loud Hi Bo, the healing process differs greatly among those with spinal cord injuries. The nerves to your Dad's diaphragm were damaged, thus the quiet voice. As time passes, with good physical therapy and some return function his voice should become stronger. Ask his doctor about an abdominal binder to lift the diaphragm and support it. His physical therapist should be advising you on this and whether it may work with your Dad. Best Wishes In a message dated 9/26/2010 11:10:33 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) writes: My dad has a recent c5 Fx and is not vent dependant, but has too little breath to have voice. It that typical of C5 level quadriplegia? Many of you have higher injuries. Do you have enough expiratory force to create voice? In Him, Bo ____________________________________ From: Daniel Espinoza [mailto:[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) ] Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2010 11:56 PM To: 'Fragile'; 'quad-list' Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] pain I take 200mg per day Danny Espinoza 27/m/California Occupation before accident: Network engineer / SR. Network security engineer What happened: I broke my c2,c6,c7 in a horrible car accident Traumatic brain injury from blood going to central cortex from spinal cord not vent dependendent anymore. :] My website: _http://www.thespinalcordinjured.net_ (http://www.thespinalcordinjured.net/) My social networking sites: _http://www.myspace.com/DannyLNX_ (http://www.myspace.com/DannyLNX) _http://www.facebook.com/DannyLNX_ (http://www.facebook.com/DannyLNX) From: Fragile [mailto:[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) ] Sent: Saturday, September 25, 2010 5:06 PM To: quad-list Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] pain Lyrica 800 mg twice a day? I take 300 mg twice a day and I can't think straight. Was told 900 mg per day was the max. On Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 4:59 PM, <[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) > wrote: Dana, I take Vicodin four times a day, Lyrica 800 mg twice a day, Cymbalta 60 mg once a day, and 150 mcg of Duragesic pain patch. What is causing the pain in his shoulder? I ask because I have a two finger subluxation in my right shoulder, and it's very painful. All the arm braces I have tried, cause pain somewhere else. In a message dated 9/24/2010 12:55:45 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) writes: What do any of you take for pain and the inability to sleep? Is there any kind of shot for shoulder pain? Thank you, Dana C-4-5, 36 years post, Prairie Village, Kansas
