The famous story “Flowers for Algernon” tells of a man named Charles Gordon, a mentally deficient janitor. At the beginning of the story, Charles undergoes a surgery that triples his IQ, making him a kind of super genius. But as the story unfolds, Charles realizes that the effects of the surgery are only temporary, and Read more…
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Current Developments in Cerebral Palsy: 2013
Cerebral Palsy is a term used to describe multiple types of non-progressive motor conditions that result in physical impairment. Typically, cerebral is something a person is born with or develops very shortly after their birth. Currently there is no cure, but progress is being made in a variety of treatments. We thought we would take Read more…
The Importance of Physical Therapy and Exercise
Many people exercise for looks. They want to be thin. They want to have big muscles. Others exercise as a form of training. Either they’re an athlete or maybe they’re going to run a 5k or marathon. But then there are some who exercise in hopes of regaining what they’ve lost. Therapeutic exercise can help Read more…
The Celebration of Moms Continues with Best Mom on Wheels 2013
Two weeks ago, many of us celebrated Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day is a national holiday that started back during the beginning of the 1900’s. While some complain that the day has become overly commercialized like so many other holidays, Mother’s Day still holds a special place in our hearts. Though the day has now passed, Read more…
ALS Research Developments Shine a Light of Hope
The brain contains over 2 billion cells. When a person is diagnosed with ALS, approximately 75,000 of these cells become sick and start to die. That’s about a hundred-thousandth of a percent (or .00001{4484a610ba12ad46baec767347073917e486819a83b2d744ced0feda89144e79}) of the brain cells are infected. This is part of what makes treating and understanding ALS so difficult. It’s not like Read more…
A More Comfortable Wheelchair
Despite the fact that many people sit in them for entire days, wheelchairs aren’t always known for their comfort. The seats are often thin with little padding. The backs provide proper posture, but for many, little else. Leave it to the Japanese to come to the rescue with something that looks like it’s from the Read more…
Photographer Helps Boy with MD Live Out His Dreams
Every child has dreams. Sometimes it’s grand dreams of going on great journeys or becoming famous. Other times it’s as simple as dreaming of the day when they can skateboard or ride a bike without training wheels. For a 12 year old boy named Luka, some of his dreams are to just do the things Read more…
Viking’s Player Spends a Day in a Wheelchair
We’ve said it before, but there are a lot of ways to raise awareness. You can run a marathon, walk a walkathon, or dance in a dance-a-thon. But for Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe, the best way to raise awareness was to simply sit down. In a wheelchair. A Day in the Life We all Read more…
Wheelchair Van Buyer’s Guide: New vs. Used
When it comes to vehicle shopping, there is one question which everyone must face: Should I buy a new wheelchair van or buy a used wheelchair van? There are strong motivators for both options. Used are popular simply because of their affordability, opening up vehicle choices and options that would otherwise be unattainable for consumers Read more…
Potential Cure for MS and Cerebral Palsy
While Multiple Sclerosis and Cerebral Palsy are two very different conditions that impact people in very different ways, they have one major commonality: They both stem from complications of the brain. Being the most complex part of the human body, the brain is not so easy to repair. However, it would stand to reason that Read more…