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[Courtney]

Hi Everyone! Duke and I have been considering making a "how to" video for quads for several years now. We recently emailed The Christopher Reeve Foundation and they called today to discuss doing this!!! So the wheels have been set in motion. It may be a set of videos or it may be a short film such as "48 hours in the life of a quad" I'd like to know from you all out there, what you would have loved to have learned earlier, what you wish someone had showed you or told you when you first got injured.........we will cover the basics--getting dressed, cathing, transfers, typing, driving, etc...but I'd really appreciate any info you all have!!!

Thanks!!

Edited by Courtney, 07 January 2012 - 12:40 AM.

[wheeliebear75]

I'd guess that just about anything....maybe even 90% of your daily routine, that "48hrs in the life of a quad" sounds like it would be good. Some places (hospitals/rehab centers) are better than others & some leave their patients to figure out more on their own than others. So in that sense...I'd say everything from filling out a check, to making lunch or flipping the channel on the TV.

I'll be waiting to see what you come up with.

[StillFingers]

Great idea, can't wait for the videos...

There is life outside the basics also... how about fitness; weight lifting, stretching, tennis, bowling, etc. and entertainment/arts/creativeness; painting, photography, video gaming, writing, music; playing an instrument, perhaps even cooking/BBQing, gardening, fishing, hunting, kite flying, walking/rolling; holding hands in the park; at the beach, etc.

Best wishes on with your show!

Jerry

Edited by StillFingers, 07 January 2012 - 01:55 AM.

[Stand]

The importance of occupational and physical therapy, obviously. Something that does get overlooked a lot though, would be having your family members constantly moving your limbs, fingers, toes, etc. And mentally thinking about those parts of your body moving and trying to do it along with a person, even if it's just in your mind.

[Doug]

Its a great idea and the more videos the better. My friend Chris colwell has been posting how 2 videos for quadriplegics a few years now on youtube


I started doing some as well soon after meeting him. The more points of view and different aproaches to life as a quadriplegic there are the better as quadriplegics differ in ability greatly.


best of luck with your video, I can't wait to see it. The sooner we can reach newer injuries the better as seeing is beliving

Edited by Doug, 01 February 2012 - 06:46 PM.