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by John Clark
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!
by John Clark
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 ...
by John Clark
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...
by John Clark
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...
by John Clark
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...
by John Clark
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....