Articles related to "Amputation"
The Need to be Whole
Man has a need to be whole. Through out history amputation has caused man to find a way to use artificial limbs. Here is a breif history and comment on the need of man and his quest to be a whole person.
amputation • support for amputees • artificial limbs • help • medical history
Man has a need to be whole. Through out history amputation has caused man to find a way to use artificial limbs. Here is a breif history and comment on the need of man and his quest to be a whole person.
amputation • support for amputees • artificial limbs • help • medical history
Diabetic Foot Disease
Diabetes affects multiple areas of the body, including the feet. What are things that could happen with a diabetic foot?
diabetic foot disease • peripheral neuropathy • cellulitis • osteomyelitis • peripheral vascular disease
Diabetes affects multiple areas of the body, including the feet. What are things that could happen with a diabetic foot?
diabetic foot disease • peripheral neuropathy • cellulitis • osteomyelitis • peripheral vascular disease
Dealing with the Trauma of an Amputation
Short article of the benifits of peer counseling to the amputee.
mental health • support group • amputee support group • amputee • family support
Short article of the benifits of peer counseling to the amputee.
mental health • support group • amputee support group • amputee • family support
The Amputation
The loss of a limb is like the death of a loved one. We will explore the emotions, and physical problems and some solutions to help the amputee recover.
amputation • wooden legs • support • support for amputees
The loss of a limb is like the death of a loved one. We will explore the emotions, and physical problems and some solutions to help the amputee recover.
amputation • wooden legs • support • support for amputees
Agree to Disagree
the disabled community really needs to unite into a strong political block and champion its causes.
disability • amputation • rights • unity • unity of disability issues
the disabled community really needs to unite into a strong political block and champion its causes.
disability • amputation • rights • unity • unity of disability issues
Children and Electronic Limbs
All Children should be able to have the latest in Myoelectronic devices even if the cost can not be paid for by the parent.
amputation • child amputee • help • amputee support
All Children should be able to have the latest in Myoelectronic devices even if the cost can not be paid for by the parent.
amputation • child amputee • help • amputee support
Disability ON LINE
Persons with disablities are fighting for Civil Rights. How and why?
disability • web • amputation • civil rights • discrimination
Persons with disablities are fighting for Civil Rights. How and why?
disability • web • amputation • civil rights • discrimination
It is all in your Mind?
Is Phantom Pain real or in your mind?
amputation • health • health care • mental health • phantom pain
Is Phantom Pain real or in your mind?
amputation • health • health care • mental health • phantom pain
Rambling On
the amputee and the disabled have civil rights. How come the rest of the world can not understand that?
amputee • prosthetic devices • help • support • support group
the amputee and the disabled have civil rights. How come the rest of the world can not understand that?
amputee • prosthetic devices • help • support • support group
So You Need A New Leg
A way for an amputee to choose a new leg.
artificial legs • help • amputation • help for amputee • new legs
A way for an amputee to choose a new leg.
artificial legs • help • amputation • help for amputee • new legs
So You Need a New Leg?
Information on some advances in artificial legs
amputation • disability • disable • help for the amputee • prosthetics
Information on some advances in artificial legs
amputation • disability • disable • help for the amputee • prosthetics
The Best and the Worst
Amputees need to go out and get the best prosthetic device they can find.
amputation • prosthetic • prosthetsis • artificial leg • help
Amputees need to go out and get the best prosthetic device they can find.
amputation • prosthetic • prosthetsis • artificial leg • help
the Birth of a Cause
How I became involved in counseling amputees.
amputation • wooden leg • amputee support • counselling • counseling
How I became involved in counseling amputees.
amputation • wooden leg • amputee support • counselling • counseling
The Comic Book Universe
Disabled characters are rarely seen in prominent roles in TV shows and movies. When you enter the comic book universe, however, these characters are highly visible.
comic books • graphic novels • media • disability • characters
Disabled characters are rarely seen in prominent roles in TV shows and movies. When you enter the comic book universe, however, these characters are highly visible.
comic books • graphic novels • media • disability • characters
The Emotions
Emotions play a large part in the recovery of the Amputee. This weeks article explores these emotions and how to deal with them.
amputation • artificial limbs • artificial legs • prosthetics • emotions
Emotions play a large part in the recovery of the Amputee. This weeks article explores these emotions and how to deal with them.
amputation • artificial limbs • artificial legs • prosthetics • emotions
Torch Run in Tallahassee, FL.
Events at the ADA Torch Run in Tallahassee, FL.
disability • disabilities • amputation • health • ada
Events at the ADA Torch Run in Tallahassee, FL.
disability • disabilities • amputation • health • ada
So You Need a New Leg?
Advances in Prosthetic divices
amputee • amputation • artificial legs • help for the disabled • help for amputees.
Advances in Prosthetic divices
amputee • amputation • artificial legs • help for the disabled • help for amputees.
Take "Steps" to Protect Your Feet
People with diabetes can suffer from nerve damage, poor circulation and are more prone to infections. Small injuries to the foot and lower legs can lead to serious problems or even amputation. This article offers tips on how to keep feet safe.
neuropathy • circulation • fungal infection • bacterial infection • ulcers
People with diabetes can suffer from nerve damage, poor circulation and are more prone to infections. Small injuries to the foot and lower legs can lead to serious problems or even amputation. This article offers tips on how to keep feet safe.
neuropathy • circulation • fungal infection • bacterial infection • ulcers
The Need ot be Whole (cont)
The rest of the article on the need to be whole.
amputate • artificial legs • artificial arms
The rest of the article on the need to be whole.
amputate • artificial legs • artificial arms
What a Shame
The lack of education of amputees has caused undue hardships and it is time for the medical profession to take note.
amputee • mental health • disability • ada • artificial limbs
The lack of education of amputees has caused undue hardships and it is time for the medical profession to take note.
amputee • mental health • disability • ada • artificial limbs
Diabetes and Your Heart
This article will attempt to discuss the reasons as to why diabetics are more prone to cardiovascular disease and circulatory problems.
diabetes • sugar • diabetic • insulin • disease
This article will attempt to discuss the reasons as to why diabetics are more prone to cardiovascular disease and circulatory problems.
diabetes • sugar • diabetic • insulin • disease
Diabetes: What You Should Know
According to the Canadian Diabetes Association, more than two million Canadians suffer from diabetes. Thousands of others have not been diagnosed.
diabetes • diabetic • blood sugar • glucose • canadian diabetes association
According to the Canadian Diabetes Association, more than two million Canadians suffer from diabetes. Thousands of others have not been diagnosed.
diabetes • diabetic • blood sugar • glucose • canadian diabetes association
Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral Artery Disease, or PAD, is another condition which affects the legs and will keep seniors from being on the move and enjoying life to its fullest. This disease is more serious than Restless Leg Syndrome and can be life-threatening.
peripheral • artery • disease • legs • pad
Peripheral Artery Disease, or PAD, is another condition which affects the legs and will keep seniors from being on the move and enjoying life to its fullest. This disease is more serious than Restless Leg Syndrome and can be life-threatening.
peripheral • artery • disease • legs • pad
Surgery on the Battlefield 1860s: Civil War
Scott Scroggins of Company A, 3rd Maine Regiment Volunteer Infantry, stood under the surgeon's tent explaining standard medical procedures during the Civil War.
surgery on the battlefield • civil war surgery 1860s • civil war surgery enactment willowbrook maine • company a 3rd maine regiment volunteer infantry • civil war wounded soldiers
Scott Scroggins of Company A, 3rd Maine Regiment Volunteer Infantry, stood under the surgeon's tent explaining standard medical procedures during the Civil War.
surgery on the battlefield • civil war surgery 1860s • civil war surgery enactment willowbrook maine • company a 3rd maine regiment volunteer infantry • civil war wounded soldiers
The Dangers of Declawing Cats
Declawing is serious surgery requiring partial amputation of the bones in a cat's toes and can cause medical complications. There are humane alternatives to declawing.
dangers of declawing cats • don’t declaw cats • should you declaw a cat • why you shouldn’t declaw cats • declawing surgery
Declawing is serious surgery requiring partial amputation of the bones in a cat's toes and can cause medical complications. There are humane alternatives to declawing.
dangers of declawing cats • don’t declaw cats • should you declaw a cat • why you shouldn’t declaw cats • declawing surgery
Honey, Nature's Moisturizer!
Often a popular choice in a variety of facial and healing products, honey is a humectant, a natural anti-oxidant and anti-microbial.
honey • nature's moisturizer • honey is a humectant • honey is high in vitamin c • honey to protect lips
Often a popular choice in a variety of facial and healing products, honey is a humectant, a natural anti-oxidant and anti-microbial.
honey • nature's moisturizer • honey is a humectant • honey is high in vitamin c • honey to protect lips
Florida ADA Working Group Update and other items of interest
Update on ADA and some items of interest
ada • disability • handicap • support • help
Update on ADA and some items of interest
ada • disability • handicap • support • help
Children and physical therapy I
What does a physical therapist do with children? Does a part of medicine really exist where a physical therapist can't improve a young patient's condition?
article • physical therapy • children • pediatric • kids
What does a physical therapist do with children? Does a part of medicine really exist where a physical therapist can't improve a young patient's condition?
article • physical therapy • children • pediatric • kids
Daughters of Zion: An Analysis of Isaiah 3:16-4:1 Part Eight
This article continues my discussion of the punishment of women, both real and metaphorical in the Old Testament.
isaiah • ezekiel • women in the old testament
This article continues my discussion of the punishment of women, both real and metaphorical in the Old Testament.
isaiah • ezekiel • women in the old testament
Diabetes and Weight Management
Are you overweight? Is your blood sugar out of control? Find out if you are at risk for Type 2 Diabetes?
diabetes and weight loss • managing diabetes • type 2 diabetes • risk factors for for diabetes • obesity
Are you overweight? Is your blood sugar out of control? Find out if you are at risk for Type 2 Diabetes?
diabetes and weight loss • managing diabetes • type 2 diabetes • risk factors for for diabetes • obesity
Health Risks of Obesity
This article discusses the health risks associated with obesity. It is more than just being overweight.
obesity • type ii diabetes • insulin resistance • weight loss • weight-loss
This article discusses the health risks associated with obesity. It is more than just being overweight.
obesity • type ii diabetes • insulin resistance • weight loss • weight-loss
Keeping Your Dog Safe in a Truck
Many people like to see an excited dog riding in the back of a pick up truck. It is usually obvious how much they enjoy it. But, how safe is it for them?
dog safety • keep your dog safe • protect your dog • dogs riding in trucks • using a pet travel carrier
Many people like to see an excited dog riding in the back of a pick up truck. It is usually obvious how much they enjoy it. But, how safe is it for them?
dog safety • keep your dog safe • protect your dog • dogs riding in trucks • using a pet travel carrier
'Ruins' Delivers Gory Goods
Based on Scott Smith's chilling best-seller, 'The Ruins' brings a new lease of life to the horror genre.
the ruins • killer plants • teens • mexico trip • mayan temple
Based on Scott Smith's chilling best-seller, 'The Ruins' brings a new lease of life to the horror genre.
the ruins • killer plants • teens • mexico trip • mayan temple
Achilles Track Club Reaches 25
International group inspires impaired recreational athletes to compete in running and to have fun; disabled jog to enhance their self esteem and achieve dreams
achilles track club • wheelchair racer • central park jogger • blind runners • disabled athletes
International group inspires impaired recreational athletes to compete in running and to have fun; disabled jog to enhance their self esteem and achieve dreams
achilles track club • wheelchair racer • central park jogger • blind runners • disabled athletes
Broccoli May Reduce Cell Damage From Diabetes
In addition to this vegetable's value in immune system health, a compound found in broccoli protects against blood vessel damage that hyperglycemic episodes can cause.
diabetes secondary heart disease • sulforaphene in broccoli • hyperglycemic episode cell damage • brassica family vegetables • antioxidant production
In addition to this vegetable's value in immune system health, a compound found in broccoli protects against blood vessel damage that hyperglycemic episodes can cause.
diabetes secondary heart disease • sulforaphene in broccoli • hyperglycemic episode cell damage • brassica family vegetables • antioxidant production
Cat Declaw Recovery
How to take care of a cat after it has been declawed. Cats may need a little extra TLC after the declaw surgery.
cat declaw • cat declaw recovery • cat declaw procedure • declaw procedure for cat • cat declaw surgery
How to take care of a cat after it has been declawed. Cats may need a little extra TLC after the declaw surgery.
cat declaw • cat declaw recovery • cat declaw procedure • declaw procedure for cat • cat declaw surgery
Diabetic Weight Loss and Eating Disorders
Diabetic weight loss is now linked to eating disorders. Called Diabulimia, this eating disorder is a mix of type 1 diabetes and bulimia.
diabetic weight loss • eating disorders • diabulimia • type 1 diabetes • bulimia
Diabetic weight loss is now linked to eating disorders. Called Diabulimia, this eating disorder is a mix of type 1 diabetes and bulimia.
diabetic weight loss • eating disorders • diabulimia • type 1 diabetes • bulimia
Diabetics Need Vaccines
People with diabetes need to get their pneumonia and flu vaccines soon.
vaccines • pneumonia • flu • streptococcus • pneumoniae
People with diabetes need to get their pneumonia and flu vaccines soon.
vaccines • pneumonia • flu • streptococcus • pneumoniae
Insulin Dependent Diabetes
Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) is an autoimmune disorder triggered and influenced by environmental and lifestyle factors.
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus • iddm • diabetes • autoimmune • insulin
Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) is an autoimmune disorder triggered and influenced by environmental and lifestyle factors.
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus • iddm • diabetes • autoimmune • insulin
Is OCD a Choice?
Do we choose to have OCD? No, but we can choose to make the lifestyle changes necessary for breaking free from OCD.
ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • choice • cbt • cognitive-behavior therapy
Do we choose to have OCD? No, but we can choose to make the lifestyle changes necessary for breaking free from OCD.
ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • choice • cbt • cognitive-behavior therapy
LOVE AND LOWRIDERS
The idea of animals performing tasks for disabled people is not new, but, occasionally, it can be the other way around. Find out what, sometimes, happens when animals become disabled.
disability • handicapped • paralysis • degenerative myelopathy • wheelchairs
The idea of animals performing tasks for disabled people is not new, but, occasionally, it can be the other way around. Find out what, sometimes, happens when animals become disabled.
disability • handicapped • paralysis • degenerative myelopathy • wheelchairs
Making Dreams Come True
Ronell Ragbir may be far from her Trinidad home, but she feels at "home" in Memphis thanks to those making her life long dream a reality, including Ginny Owens.
ginny owens • rocketown records • childhood cancer network • ronelle ragbir • a celebration of life concert
Ronell Ragbir may be far from her Trinidad home, but she feels at "home" in Memphis thanks to those making her life long dream a reality, including Ginny Owens.
ginny owens • rocketown records • childhood cancer network • ronelle ragbir • a celebration of life concert
Management of Pressure Ulcers
Wound care for pressure ulcers is a major issue for many patients.
pressure ulcers • pressure sores • bedsores • wound staging • wound care
Wound care for pressure ulcers is a major issue for many patients.
pressure ulcers • pressure sores • bedsores • wound staging • wound care
The Old Operating Theatre Museum
The old operating theatre in London's St Thomas's Hospital is now one of the city's most fascinating little museums
london • museums • old operating theatre • hospital • top visitor attractions
The old operating theatre in London's St Thomas's Hospital is now one of the city's most fascinating little museums
london • museums • old operating theatre • hospital • top visitor attractions
Aloe: An Herb for Summer
Treat summer sunburn and skin irritations with natural aloe!
aloe vera • sunburn • poison ivy • natural remedies • mosquito bites
Treat summer sunburn and skin irritations with natural aloe!
aloe vera • sunburn • poison ivy • natural remedies • mosquito bites
Augustinian Medieval Medicine
The Augustinian Medieval monks knew more about black henbane, hemlock and opium than anyone alive today. It was the best medicine you could buy in the Middle Ages."
augustinian • medieval medicine • augustinian monks • augustinian medicine • medieval times
The Augustinian Medieval monks knew more about black henbane, hemlock and opium than anyone alive today. It was the best medicine you could buy in the Middle Ages."
augustinian • medieval medicine • augustinian monks • augustinian medicine • medieval times
Canadian Nursing Sister
Helen Gardner witnessed horrific injuries and medical procedures while serving in England until 1917.
canadian nursing sister • helen gardner's training and world war 1 experienc • canadian helen gardner and nurses' training • medical facility in england • air raids and working conditions
Helen Gardner witnessed horrific injuries and medical procedures while serving in England until 1917.
canadian nursing sister • helen gardner's training and world war 1 experienc • canadian helen gardner and nurses' training • medical facility in england • air raids and working conditions
Gymnema: Diabetes Herbal Therapy
Researchers are looking at herbal medicine (Gymnema), massage therapy, Yoga, Integrative Manual Therapy to help the 171 million people worldwide with diabetes.
diabetes • cholesterol • gymnema • phytotherapy • exercise
Researchers are looking at herbal medicine (Gymnema), massage therapy, Yoga, Integrative Manual Therapy to help the 171 million people worldwide with diabetes.
diabetes • cholesterol • gymnema • phytotherapy • exercise
London's Best Winter Visits
These spots are known to many locals but will delight visitors from outside the capital, offering something historic, something tasty or something fun for curious kids...
london visit winter • london places to go winter • london hidden attractions • borough market • viaduct tavern
These spots are known to many locals but will delight visitors from outside the capital, offering something historic, something tasty or something fun for curious kids...
london visit winter • london places to go winter • london hidden attractions • borough market • viaduct tavern
Medicine in the Middle Ages
Medicine in medieval times was an intriguing blend of superstition, tradition, plant-lore and knowledge passed down from the ancient Greeks and Romans.
medicine in the middle ages • healing the sick in medieval times • imbalance of humours theory in medieval medicine • bloodletting and surgery in the middle ages • the use of plants and herbs in medieval medicine
Medicine in medieval times was an intriguing blend of superstition, tradition, plant-lore and knowledge passed down from the ancient Greeks and Romans.
medicine in the middle ages • healing the sick in medieval times • imbalance of humours theory in medieval medicine • bloodletting and surgery in the middle ages • the use of plants and herbs in medieval medicine
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