Dignity Preservation Device:
http://www.sockgenie.com/?gclid=CKSPsJmPuJ0CFQtN5QodoRMZiA
OT gives these out or similar DPD gizmos at rehab for various
conditions.
Watching the video, I became concerned that the speaker would suffer a
respiratory arrest.
Perhaps not the best choice. Consider a cheap clone for a few bucks
and toss when no longer required.
Ingenious but simple device--have seen them used--very rapid. I had
the same reaction first time I saw
an adjustable lens hood.
Mike
I can do 98 and a bit more quite comfortably when sitting but
descending stairs 'normally' is still a bit of a challenge -
continual flexion to that point is occasionally unpleasant (esp. in
cold weather). I must work on it a bit more methinks. The second leg
hasn't been quite as successful as the first.
Had an unfortunate incident this morning - socks can be tricky. Put
my foot up on a chair arm to put a sock on but the sock got stuck
halfway up my foot, my fingers were stuck in the sock and I was at
the absolute limit of flexibility. Completely locked up - could not
get my fingers out. I had to fall sideways into the chair to break
the deadlock.
The first casualty of aging is dignity.
Andrew Fildes
afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
On 12/10/2009, at 9:02 AM, usher99@xxxxxxx wrote:
> Glad to here you are doing well. Not being an orthopedic surgeon I
> was
> a
> bit surprised to learn from PT how much flexion is required to
> descend
> stairs normally--about 98 deg on average. Normal swing
> phase of gait only requires 67 deg or so. 110-115 deg compatible with
> normal lifestyle--no yoga with deep flexion
--
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