[QUAD-L] Re: Kindle and nook...

[Dave Krehbiel]

There have been various posts about the Kindle and similar devices.

 

I am a C4/C5 quadriplegic using Dragon NaturallySpeaking software, and I
just don't think that I have the dexterity for those devices.

 

A few days ago, I downloaded a copy of the Kindle software for PCs, which is
free from Amazon.com.

 

I have been able to download some free books, and I have been able to easily
control the Kindle software on my PC using Dragon NaturallySpeaking. The
text is very easy to read, and the application is much easier to control
than (for example) my PDF viewer. 

 

Check it out!

 

Dave Krehbiel

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Kindle and nook...

[LadyOnWheels725]

I did the same thing.  I downloaded  the kindle from amazon about  2 weeks 
ago.  So far I have read 4  books.  Even the books I have bought and added 
to my library have run  from $1.30 to $9.00 for the current best sellers.  
You can also get some  magazine as well.  I think this is great, I can once 
again read whatever I  want.  And again,  the Kindle was FREE.
Kathy from  Mississippi

FW: FW: [QUAD-L] Electronic neuromuscular stimulators

[Dave Krehbiel]

I would say that I was definitely able to strengthen some muscles. I would not 
say that I had been able to re-activate any muscles for which I had no movement 
whatsoever.

 

Also, while I was in a nursing facility, they would occasionally hook up 
electronic stimulation in an attempt to speed up wound healing (sacral ulcer). 
I think the idea was to increase blood flow to the area. I have no idea if that 
treatment was helpful or not.

 

My spinal cord doctor wrote a prescription, and an occupational therapist 
ordered the equipment,  configured some settings on the device,  and trained 
one of my caregivers how to use the equipment. I have no idea if this is a 
requirement or not, but I would recommend working with somebody who understands 
the equipment and its value if possible.

 

Dave Krehbiel

 

 

 

From: Angie Novak [mailto:scaryide...@yahoo.com] 
Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 1:50 PM
To: Dave Krehbiel
Subject: Re: FW: [QUAD-L] Electronic neuromuscular stimulators

 


Have you noticed regaining any muscle after using it?  Did you have to get a 
doctor's prescription and go through a whole process of meeting with a physical 
therapist before getting it?

--- On Wed, 12/29/10, Dave Krehbiel davekrehb...@earthlink.net wrote:


From: Dave Krehbiel davekrehb...@earthlink.net
Subject: FW: [QUAD-L] Electronic neuromuscular stimulators
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Date: Wednesday, December 29, 2010, 2:06 PM

I have had very good luck with a device called a twin stim”. These devices are 
not very expensive... I say go for it.

 

I have not had any problems with spasms.

 

Dave Krehbiel

 

 

From: Angie Novak [mailto:scaryide...@yahoo.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2010 1:24 PM
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: [QUAD-L] Electronic neuromuscular stimulators

 


I'm looking into getting an electronic neuromuscular stimulator but I've got 
questions that I was wondering if anyone here could answer.  I'm looking into 
it to try to rebuild atrophied muscle in my forearms, legs, and try to tighten 
my abdominal muscles.  Does anyone know if that will work even if just a 
little?  Also I read that it stimulates the brain which sends signals to the 
muscles, The low voltage also stimulates the brain, which starts sending 
impulses through the involuntary muscles, thus stimulating them as well.  
Which makes me wonder if that will cause spasms.  Does anyone know?  I 
appreciate anyone's feedback.  Thanks!