Texas offers you everything you are looking for. It has some unique wheelchair-accessible places you can shortlist for a fantastic vacation. Here are the top 7 wheelchair-accessible places in Texas where you can plan a fun trip with your family and friends: Morgan’s Wonderland Morgan’s wonderland is the first-ever theme park with something to offer …
Paralysis is a vast topic in human medicine. Primarily, paralysis is described as the impairment or loss of involuntary muscular movement in any part of the body, especially the four limbs. In normal humans, uninjured nerve fibers in the body send signals from the voluntary muscles to the brain. Paralysis occurs when your voluntary …
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It might be overwhelming to navigate through the dating world, especially for someone who is having a first date with a person with paraplegia. Regarding romantic interest in a person with paraplegia, you may wonder what it would be like dating a person with a disability? How would things be different? Will there be any sacrifices? …
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Some reports show that over 2.7 million people in the United States are wheelchair users (1). Persons with disability and individuals who use wheelchairs are prone to various health complications, including urinary tract infections (UTIs). The presence of a UTI can be frustrating, and it has a significant impact on quality of life. So, how …
Wheelchair users are prone to pressure sores, leading to severe complications such as infections when not managed properly. While they can be frustrating, there’s a lot you can do to reduce pressure sores and improve your quality of life. This post focuses on valuable tips to reduce pressure sores and other information you need to …
Legs atrophy is common among paraplegic individuals. However, this condition is still largely misunderstood. The main objective of this post is to shed light on paraplegic leg atrophy, discuss causes, and provide other helpful information you need to know about muscle atrophy to improve your (or someone else’s) quality of life. What is muscle atrophy? …
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A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is reduced or interrupted. This prevents your brain tissue from getting sufficient oxygen and nutrition. Within minutes your brain cells will start to die. Therefore, a stroke is a medical emergency. While prompt treatment is pivotal for survival, early action can reduce the …
Ataxia is a complex neurological condition affecting the body’s coordination, average balance, and sometimes speech. Ataxia is a group of disorders that affects various parts of the human body. Ataxia falls into several types, including: Ataxia telangiectasia Episodic ataxia Friedreich ataxia Multiple system atrophy Spinocerebellar ataxia One must note that ataxia arises due to problems …
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If you are a parent who buys toys for your disabled child, you may have had instances when you had to think twice before completing a purchase. Not because of choice, but because of limitations or options. Especially if you want a toy that would resonate with a disabled child. For decades, toy companies have …
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Adults with disabilities are three times more likely to suffer heart disease, stroke, cancer, or diabetes than adults without disabilities. This is according to the Centre for Resources and Disease Control (CDC). These are the adults with severe difficulty hearing, seeing, walking, remembering, concentrating, or making decisions and those with limited social and motor skills. …
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