ARM SUPPORT
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birdslanding2
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- Joined: Mon Jun 04, 2007 5:54 pm
ARM SUPPORT
Almost 8 years ago I was walking and I was hit by a car. Among other injuries I received a complete brachial plexus injury. I was advised by my doctor to always wear a sling because my muscles no longer worked to support my arm however now I am having neck and other soreness because of the sling. I have gone to see what other devises are available, such as possibly something I could wear around my waist that my arm could be strapped to and it could support my arm, but I haven't had any success. I was just wondering if anyone was using anything or new of any such devise. Your information would be appreciated.
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Carolyn J
- Posts: 3424
- Joined: Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:22 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. I am 77 yrs old and never had a name for my injuries until 2004 when I found UBPN at age 66.
My injuries are: LOBPI on upper body and Cerebrael Palsy on the lower left extremities. The only intervention I've had is a tendon transplant from my left leg to my left foot to enable flexing t age 24 in 1962. Before that, my foot would freeze without notice on the side when wearing heels AND I always did wear them at work "to fit in" I also stuttered until around age 18-19...just outgrew it...no therapy for it. Also suffered from very very low self esteem; severe Depression and Anxiety attacks started at menopause. I stuffed emotions and over-compensated in every thing I did to "fit in" and be "invisible". My injuries were Never addressed or talked about until age 66. I am a late bloomer!!!!!
I welcome any and all questions about "My Journey".
There is NO SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION.
Sharing helps to Heal. HUGS do too. - Location: Tacoma WA
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Re: ARM SUPPORT
Welcome "Birdslanding", to the UBPN Family. You will find the information,alot, on arm supports on the "Tramatic BPI Injury Message Board Forum". However you are sure welcome on All Message Boards.
Carolyn J
Carolyn J
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI