Archive for March 17th, 2009
Chronic pain reorganizes brain
Northwestern University has finished a study that shows brains involved with chronic pain are more likely to have depression and other cognitive declines. Cognitive and emotional functions appear to be negatively affected by chronic pain creating an atrophy in cells that are repeatedly forced to send pain comands over and over. This is the first [...]
New wheelchairs perform best in titanium
Newswise has a story that tested 12 wheelchairs and found titanium chairs were easier to transport, handled larger loads, and lasted longer than their steel or aliminium cousins. Titanium chairs tend to run a little more expensive, but this study shows that the extra money is well spent. A lighter chair is always a welcome [...]
Disabled children in England wait months for electric wheelchairs
The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign has collected information that shows that children can wait on average 5 months before getting their powered wheelchairs. It did not matter where the child lived and in fact families living blocks apart could see months difference in their wheelchair delivery. Primary Care Trusts (PCT) control the whole aspect of children [...]
Joni and Friends Fishing Day
Doug Goddard, the Joni and Friends Area Director in Florida is setting up a fishing day for the disabled in Jacksonville Florida. For those in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama, here is an awesome chance to have fun and fellowship with those that are living with the same problem and issues you are.
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