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- Fri Aug 12, 2011 8:38 pm
- Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
- Topic: New to UBPN
- Replies: 17
- Views: 11518
Re: New to UBPN
Carolyn: I have also reached out and would love to participate! Hopefully Dr. can travel close to Philly!
- Thu Jul 28, 2011 7:59 pm
- Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
- Topic: Cycling and Numbness
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2630
Re: Cycling and Numbness
I am an LOBPI and an avid cyclist. I have done 6 century (100 mile) rides for charity. When I am done, my entire body is out of joint. The difference in arm length make it very difficult. I get a lot of stress in my neck, shoulders, arms, wrists and hands. Takes a few days to recoup so I understand ...
- Thu Jul 28, 2011 7:36 pm
- Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
- Topic: New to UBPN
- Replies: 17
- Views: 11518
Re: New to UBPN
Thanks Kath! My first question would be if the development of my shoulder is common among OBPI. From the photos I have seen I think it's not very common. I know the length of the effected arm is often shorter and mine certainly is but the size of the shoulder I am not so sure about. My effected shou...
- Thu Jul 28, 2011 6:58 pm
- Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
- Topic: New Video and New Study needs Adult OBPI's
- Replies: 22
- Views: 20836
Re: IMPORTANT!!!! New Video and New Study needs Adult OBPI's
Hello - I just emailed you. I am definitely interested in participating. I am a lifetime LOBPI and would like to become more involved so we can see these avoidable accidents from happening in the future...
- Wed Jul 27, 2011 7:33 pm
- Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
- Topic: Coping with Palsy as a teen
- Replies: 54
- Views: 31973
Re: Coping with Palsy as a teen
Kath: I am new to this board and this is the very first post I read and I think your response was absolutely awesome! I completely agree with everything you wrote and it is really sound advise ! Our impact on this world has nothing to do with our injuries! Others suffer more than we do - it's just t...
- Wed Jul 27, 2011 7:19 pm
- Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
- Topic: New to UBPN
- Replies: 17
- Views: 11518
New to UBPN
I have had Erb's Palsy from birth - almost 47 years now. My left arm was significantly injured during child birth. My shoulder has not developed correctly - it is only extended a few inches from my neck. My elbow does not fully extend straight. And my wrist does not have the correct range of motion....