Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Love Those Seinfield Shows-OT

2009-01-25 Thread LadyNotes
A mobile arm support is an OT item.  I used the support when I was  initially 
in the hospital, three years ago, and it was very helpful for me  then.  Now 
that I have my own, which has recently been installed on my  wheelchair, I'm 
hoping to receive the same or better results with it.  My  only problem is 
having someone to correctly set it up for me doing the  day.  Because there are 
so 
many adjustments that can be made on the  support, it is crucial to have it 
initially adjusted properly so the only  adjustments to be made later will be 
adding or removing a rubber band.
 
My left arm is the only arm I have any mobility in, and it is very little  
mobility.  I am unable to raise my arm any higher than my bust line.   But with 
the device.  I am able to turn the light switch off and on,  operate a door 
knob, retrieve mail from the kitchen counter, and even work on my  beaded 
jewelry projects.
 
It may not seem like a lot, but it allows me a significant amount of  
independence by having it available to use.
 
Naomi
C4 quadriplegicdue to Transverse Myelitis
since July 2,  2005  

 
In a message dated 1/24/2009 5:48:22 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, wheelchair  
writes:

Thank You  Naomi.  Was that a OT or PT item, in your  case?  Once again, in 
your case, how does it work for you.
 
Best Wishes
 
 
In a message dated 1/24/2009 4:38:21 P.M. Central Standard Time,  LadyNotes 
writes:

The BFO is now known as the MAS, Mobile Arm Support.  I have one  that 
attaches to my wheelchair that I use for task work such as reading a  magazine, 
feeding myself, or any other work that requires the use of my  arm.  It can be 
adjusted up, down, or side to side, steel with the use  of rubber bands.
 
Naomi
C4 quadriplegicdue to Transverse Myelitis
since July  2, 2005  

 
In a message dated 1/23/2009 9:13:49 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
wheelch...@aol.com writes:

   
Balanced Forearm Orthosis (BFO), is a device used in rehab. PT or OT  may use 
them to create Zero Gravity on ones arms , using rubber bands as  counter 
tension on the BFO. With Zero weight on the fore limbs, the  patient can begin 
the process of exercise to strengthen  muscles. 
 
By posting BOF, I was hoping that one of the OT or PT would correct  me 
with... 
well you know where I'm going, lol.
 
Did you have any exposure to BFO in rehab?
Best Wishes
 
 
 
In a message dated 1/23/2009 7:42:41 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
quad...@gmail.com writes:

It  really would have been great with cell phones.  I never really  thought 
about that aspect of the show.
I read the story about the Las  Vegas scooters.  I guess that they're willing 
to pay for them, but  then again everyone thinks they're disabled.

Panhandling can be  lucrative in the right spots.  I just read in my local 
paper that  street performers are looking to rent a couch down here during the 
Super  Bowl.  I could make some extra cash, but I don't want somebody I  don't 
know staying in my house.

This is completely unrelated, but  what are BOFs?  I happened to see that 
acronym in one of your  previous e-mails and someone else asked.  I've been in 
his chair  for 13 1/2 years and I've never heard of that  acronym.
Quadius

On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 8:34 PM, _wheelch...@aol.com_ 
(mailto:wheelch...@aol.com)   wrote:


Its a shame that the show ended before cell phones... It would  have been so 
good.
 
Have you heard about those lazy butts who can afford to rent  mobility 
scooters in Las Vegas and dealers willing to rent them for  $40 bucks a day 
without 
asking questions.
 
or the California street beggars that are using hospital grade  wheelchairs 
to beg in with cups. Some can make a couple hundred  dollars a day doing 
this..
 
Kewl, eh?
BestWishes
 
 
In a message dated 1/23/2009 7:27:15 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
_quad...@gmail.com_ (mailto:quad...@gmail.com)  writes:

This reminds me of the Seinfeld episode about George parking  in the disabled 
spot.  I'm lucky that I have someone with me so  I don't have to take it 
disabled spots most of the time.  I  really feel for those individuals who 
drive 
or actually need a  disabled spots with the ramp  access


 

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Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Love Those Seinfield Shows

2009-01-24 Thread Quadius
That explains why don't know it.  I don't have use of my arms, so they never
used the acronym around me.
Thanks,
Quadius

On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 9:13 PM, wheelch...@aol.com wrote:

  Balanced Forearm Orthosis (BFO), is a device used in rehab. PT or OT may
 use them to create Zero Gravity on ones arms , using rubber bands as counter
 tension on the BFO. With Zero weight on the fore limbs, the patient can
 begin the process of exercise to strengthen muscles.

 By posting BOF, I was hoping that one of the OT or PT would correct me
 with...
 well you know where I'm going, lol.

 Did you have any exposure to BFO in rehab?
 Best Wishes


  In a message dated 1/23/2009 7:42:41 P.M. Central Standard Time,
 quad...@gmail.com writes:

 It really would have been great with cell phones.  I never really thought
 about that aspect of the show.
 I read the story about the Las Vegas scooters.  I guess that they're
 willing to pay for them, but then again everyone thinks they're disabled.

 Panhandling can be lucrative in the right spots.  I just read in my local
 paper that street performers are looking to rent a couch down here during
 the Super Bowl.  I could make some extra cash, but I don't want somebody I
 don't know staying in my house.

 This is completely unrelated, but what are BOFs?  I happened to see that
 acronym in one of your previous e-mails and someone else asked.  I've been
 in his chair for 13 1/2 years and I've never heard of that acronym.
 Quadius

 On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 8:34 PM, wheelch...@aol.com wrote:

  Its a shame that the show ended before cell phones... It would have been
 so good.

 Have you heard about those lazy butts who can afford to rent mobility
 scooters in Las Vegas and dealers willing to rent them for $40 bucks a day
 without asking questions.

 or the California street beggars that are using hospital grade wheelchairs
 to beg in with cups. Some can make a couple hundred dollars a day doing
 this..

 Kewl, eh?
 BestWishes

  In a message dated 1/23/2009 7:27:15 P.M. Central Standard Time,
 quad...@gmail.com writes:

 This reminds me of the Seinfeld episode about George parking in the
 disabled spot.  I'm lucky that I have someone with me so I don't have to
 take it disabled spots most of the time.  I really feel for those
 individuals who drive or actually need a disabled spots with the ramp access


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Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Love Those Seinfield Shows

2009-01-24 Thread LadyNotes
The BFO is now known as the MAS, Mobile Arm Support.  I have one that  
attaches to my wheelchair that I use for task work such as reading a magazine,  
feeding myself, or any other work that requires the use of my arm.  It can  be 
adjusted up, down, or side to side, steel with the use of rubber bands.
 
Naomi
C4 quadriplegicdue to Transverse Myelitis
since July 2,  2005  

 
In a message dated 1/23/2009 9:13:49 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
wheelch...@aol.com writes:

   
Balanced Forearm Orthosis (BFO), is a device used in rehab. PT or OT may  use 
them to create Zero Gravity on ones arms , using rubber bands as counter  
tension on the BFO. With Zero weight on the fore limbs, the patient can  begin 
the process of exercise to strengthen muscles. 
 
By posting BOF, I was hoping that one of the OT or PT would correct me  
with... 
well you know where I'm going, lol.
 
Did you have any exposure to BFO in rehab?
Best Wishes
 
 
 
In a message dated 1/23/2009 7:42:41 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
quad...@gmail.com writes:

It  really would have been great with cell phones.  I never really thought  
about that aspect of the show.
I read the story about the Las Vegas  scooters.  I guess that they're willing 
to pay for them, but then again  everyone thinks they're disabled.

Panhandling can be lucrative in the  right spots.  I just read in my local 
paper that street performers are  looking to rent a couch down here during the 
Super Bowl.  I could make  some extra cash, but I don't want somebody I don't 
know staying in my  house.

This is completely unrelated, but what are BOFs?  I  happened to see that 
acronym in one of your previous e-mails and someone  else asked.  I've been in 
his chair for 13 1/2 years and I've never  heard of that acronym.
Quadius

On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 8:34 PM, _wheelch...@aol.com_ 
(mailto:wheelch...@aol.com)   wrote:


Its a shame that the show ended before cell phones... It would have  been so 
good.
 
Have you heard about those lazy butts who can afford to rent mobility  
scooters in Las Vegas and dealers willing to rent them for $40 bucks a day  
without 
asking questions.
 
or the California street beggars that are using hospital grade  wheelchairs 
to beg in with cups. Some can make a couple hundred dollars a  day doing 
this..
 
Kewl, eh?
BestWishes
 
 
In a message dated 1/23/2009 7:27:15 P.M. Central Standard Time, 
_quad...@gmail.com_ (mailto:quad...@gmail.com)  writes:

This reminds me of the Seinfeld episode about George parking in  the disabled 
spot.  I'm lucky that I have someone with me so I  don't have to take it 
disabled spots most of the time.  I really  feel for those individuals who 
drive 
or actually need a disabled spots  with the ramp access


 

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Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Love Those Seinfield Shows

2009-01-24 Thread wheelchair
Thank You  Naomi.  Was that a OT or PT item, in your case?   Once again, in 
your case, how does it work for you.
 
Best Wishes
 
 
In a message dated 1/24/2009 4:38:21 P.M. Central Standard Time, LadyNotes  
writes:

The BFO is now known as the MAS, Mobile Arm Support.  I have one  that 
attaches to my wheelchair that I use for task work such as reading a  magazine, 
feeding myself, or any other work that requires the use of my  arm.  It can be 
adjusted up, down, or side to side, steel with the use of  rubber bands.
 
Naomi
C4 quadriplegicdue to Transverse Myelitis
since July  2, 2005  

 
In a message dated 1/23/2009 9:13:49 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
wheelch...@aol.com writes:

   
Balanced Forearm Orthosis (BFO), is a device used in rehab. PT or OT  may use 
them to create Zero Gravity on ones arms , using rubber bands as  counter 
tension on the BFO. With Zero weight on the fore limbs, the  patient can begin 
the process of exercise to strengthen muscles. 
 
By posting BOF, I was hoping that one of the OT or PT would correct me  
with... 
well you know where I'm going, lol.
 
Did you have any exposure to BFO in rehab?
Best Wishes
 
 
 
In a message dated 1/23/2009 7:42:41 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
quad...@gmail.com writes:

It  really would have been great with cell phones.  I never really  thought 
about that aspect of the show.
I read the story about the Las  Vegas scooters.  I guess that they're willing 
to pay for them, but  then again everyone thinks they're disabled.

Panhandling can be  lucrative in the right spots.  I just read in my local 
paper that  street performers are looking to rent a couch down here during the 
Super  Bowl.  I could make some extra cash, but I don't want somebody I  don't 
know staying in my house.

This is completely unrelated, but  what are BOFs?  I happened to see that 
acronym in one of your  previous e-mails and someone else asked.  I've been in 
his chair for  13 1/2 years and I've never heard of that acronym.
Quadius

On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 8:34 PM, _wheelch...@aol.com_ 
(mailto:wheelch...@aol.com)   wrote:


Its a shame that the show ended before cell phones... It would have  been so 
good.
 
Have you heard about those lazy butts who can afford to rent  mobility 
scooters in Las Vegas and dealers willing to rent them for $40  bucks a day 
without 
asking questions.
 
or the California street beggars that are using hospital grade  wheelchairs 
to beg in with cups. Some can make a couple hundred dollars  a day doing 
this..
 
Kewl, eh?
BestWishes
 
 
In a message dated 1/23/2009 7:27:15 P.M. Central Standard Time, 
_quad...@gmail.com_ (mailto:quad...@gmail.com)  writes:

This reminds me of the Seinfeld episode about George parking in  the disabled 
spot.  I'm lucky that I have someone with me so I  don't have to take it 
disabled spots most of the time.  I really  feel for those individuals who 
drive 
or actually need a disabled spots  with the ramp access


 

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[QUAD-L] Re: Love Those Seinfield Shows

2009-01-23 Thread Quadius
It really would have been great with cell phones.  I never really thought
about that aspect of the show.
I read the story about the Las Vegas scooters.  I guess that they're willing
to pay for them, but then again everyone thinks they're disabled.

Panhandling can be lucrative in the right spots.  I just read in my local
paper that street performers are looking to rent a couch down here during
the Super Bowl.  I could make some extra cash, but I don't want somebody I
don't know staying in my house.

This is completely unrelated, but what are BOFs?  I happened to see that
acronym in one of your previous e-mails and someone else asked.  I've been
in his chair for 13 1/2 years and I've never heard of that acronym.
Quadius

On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 8:34 PM, wheelch...@aol.com wrote:

  Its a shame that the show ended before cell phones... It would have been
 so good.

 Have you heard about those lazy butts who can afford to rent mobility
 scooters in Las Vegas and dealers willing to rent them for $40 bucks a day
 without asking questions.

 or the California street beggars that are using hospital grade wheelchairs
 to beg in with cups. Some can make a couple hundred dollars a day doing
 this..

 Kewl, eh?
 BestWishes

  In a message dated 1/23/2009 7:27:15 P.M. Central Standard Time,
 quad...@gmail.com writes:

 This reminds me of the Seinfeld episode about George parking in the
 disabled spot.  I'm lucky that I have someone with me so I don't have to
 take it disabled spots most of the time.  I really feel for those
 individuals who drive or actually need a disabled spots with the ramp access


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Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Love Those Seinfield Shows

2009-01-23 Thread wheelchair
Balanced Forearm Orthosis (BFO), is a device used in rehab. PT or OT may  use 
them to create Zero Gravity on ones arms , using rubber bands as counter  
tension on the BFO. With Zero weight on the fore limbs, the patient can  begin 
the process of exercise to strengthen muscles. 
 
By posting BOF, I was hoping that one of the OT or PT would correct me  
with... 
well you know where I'm going, lol.
 
Did you have any exposure to BFO in rehab?
Best Wishes
 
 
 
In a message dated 1/23/2009 7:42:41 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
quad...@gmail.com writes:

It  really would have been great with cell phones.  I never really thought  
about that aspect of the show.
I read the story about the Las Vegas  scooters.  I guess that they're willing 
to pay for them, but then again  everyone thinks they're disabled.

Panhandling can be lucrative in the  right spots.  I just read in my local 
paper that street performers are  looking to rent a couch down here during the 
Super Bowl.  I could make  some extra cash, but I don't want somebody I don't 
know staying in my  house.

This is completely unrelated, but what are BOFs?  I  happened to see that 
acronym in one of your previous e-mails and someone else  asked.  I've been in 
his chair for 13 1/2 years and I've never heard of  that acronym.
Quadius

On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 8:34 PM, _wheelch...@aol.com_ 
(mailto:wheelch...@aol.com)  wrote:


Its a shame that the show ended before cell phones... It would have  been so 
good.
 
Have you heard about those lazy butts who can afford to rent mobility  
scooters in Las Vegas and dealers willing to rent them for $40 bucks a day  
without 
asking questions.
 
or the California street beggars that are using hospital grade  wheelchairs 
to beg in with cups. Some can make a couple hundred dollars a  day doing 
this..
 
Kewl, eh?
BestWishes
 
 
In a message dated 1/23/2009 7:27:15 P.M. Central Standard Time, 
_quad...@gmail.com_ (mailto:quad...@gmail.com)  writes:

This  reminds me of the Seinfeld episode about George parking in the disabled 
 spot.  I'm lucky that I have someone with me so I don't have to take  it 
disabled spots most of the time.  I really feel for those  individuals who 
drive 
or actually need a disabled spots with the ramp  access


 

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