Ron, FES is used early on to keep the nerves active while it stimulates the
muscles. Granted, its not for everyone, but worth trying if you body
responds using a TENS unit. A physical therapist can be most helpful with
this process.
Best Wishes
In a message dated 1/22/2013 12:44:46 A.M. Central Standard Time,
[email protected] writes:
Wheelchair,
1 havent ever done the electric stem on my hands. I swam for over ten
years and lifted weights and I believe that i got all the possible return
back i could have. Would of loved to have tried more electric stem if I had
the chance though.
ron c7
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From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]; [email protected]
Sent: Mon, January 21, 2013 12:40:29 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] fingers....
Ron, have you tried FES (electric stim) on your hands and fingers?
Best Wishes
In a message dated 1/21/2013 12:11:59 P.M. Central Standard Time,
[email protected] writes:
i was told in rehab if i wanted to keep my tenodesis grip(curled
fingers)...the key was not to stretch them out. I didnt listen and stretched
them
out during transfers and such, so mine are are straight now with lil movement
since Im a c7 its hard to say which is better, maybe curled are more
functional for gripping certain things but I can do other things better with
them open and they present more natural
ron c7
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From: Theo Kyparissis <[email protected]>
To: Quad-list <[email protected]>
Sent: Mon, January 21, 2013 10:07:12 AM
Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] fingers....
Does anyone know why some Quads fingers are straight and flexible while
others are curled and stiff?
Theo
From: Joan Anglin [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, January 21, 2013 17:53
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] fingers....
It has never been any kind of option for me as my hands are flat and not
curled up. We do range of motion and work the fingers everyday but other
than getting partial feeling back in the right hand they haven’t changed at
all in 22 years. I too never consider a cure for SCI for myself as I know
that I am too old to be a viable candidate for any form of treatment which
requires trials and cetera. At least this way I will never have to look for a
seat anywhere I go! J Have a great day everyone. Joan
From: donald scott [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2013 5:43 PM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] fingers....
I agree with bobbie. My hands are closed with thumbs out and on my left
hand (I'm a lefty) my index finger is straighter so I have a little pinch
when I twist my wrist up. With hands closed I can drive, write, ps2 with
handles, rc cars, fish, hold stuff, plus lots more. If your thinking about a
cure for later don't worry they will make your hands open again. I personally
never think about a cure and could careless at this point.
Take care all, Donald
From: "[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) "
<[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) >
To: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) ;
[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected])
Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2013 5:30 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] fingers....
Mine have been locked closed like a fist since day on in the 1970s Nobody
ever tried to straighten them out ever. It has been advantage to have them
curled up and locked … I'm able to one doors very easily along with any
other tasks. Bobbie
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From: Danny Espinoza <[email protected]_
(mailto:[email protected]) >
To: quad-list <[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) >
Sent: Sun, Jan 20, 2013 7:55 pm
Subject: [QUAD-L] fingers....
I was wondering what you guys do about your fingers… mine are becoming
stiff and locked up… obviously I want to be able to use my fingers again
someday and was wondering if you guys could give me some information on how
you
keep your fingers in good health… right now my caregivers stretches them
twice a day but its only getting worse and I’m getting worried…
