Stand Wheelchair

I am paralyzed from the waist down.
I just bought a standing wheelchair.
I do not have any money right now to pay for therapy visits.
Is it required to see a therapist before standing?
Do you have to wear stockings while standing?
Can I duplicate at home, what I would need in therapy, if I even need therapy?

PWD:

Your wasting my time!
If you don't know the answer, then STFU.

I strongly discourage you from using the standing chair at all, if you purchased it without medical supervision unless you use it the first time with the support of a therapist. The first time a chair is used it can be discovered that it needs to be adjusted to work well with your body. You could end up damaging your body badly.

IF and only if you had a therapist help you choose your chair and it has arrived according to measurements provided by a therapist would I CHANCE trying it on my own - BUT only if you had someone there with you.

I STRONGLY suggest you find the money somewhere for at least one more therapy appointment to be sure the chair works properly, fits you well, and you know how to change your weight balance as the chair moves.

2008-09-20 12:20:41 by lifeinheavenforeever

Biden Gaffe: Asks a Gentleman in a Wheelchair to Stand Up

And he's the VP candidate?
Paula, thanks for the link :)

Yes, he did.

Missouri State Senator Chuck Graham.

See http://wtop.com/?nid=213&sid=1475778

But in all fairness, I do not think Biden knew the person was wheelchair bound.

2008-09-16 16:27:58 by kuppkake

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and you think Gov. Palin is the Idiot? Quick question What State is the only one with a positive Budget? Still think she is unqualified?

Alaska... I love Palin - she's the best thing that could have happened to McCain's campaign. Biden definitely is an idiot.

2008-11-01 10:50:22 by cowgirls cant hang

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Senator Chuck (something)? The VP candidate didn't know he was wheelchair bound,then said "Oh My god what am I saying,Everybody stand up for Chuck"
I heard the Audio on the radio.I want the video link.I must say the Neo Cons couldn't have made this one up .It was a Hoot ,Better than any SNL skit against Sarah for sure.

Here is a link to the YouTube video:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2mzbuRgn I4&NR=1

2008-09-14 07:33:38 by What say you?

That was real stupid of him. Considering we haven't heard a word from him and then when we do, it's that.

2008-09-11 06:32:38 by chargerman