Guest guest Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 coconut oil on the skin can help prevent pressure sores. Yvette > ** > > > I am 69, diagnosed in 1984....in a power chair for last 7 years. From waist > up almost normal. still drive (hand controls, ramp van)... > Have developed spinal trouble ..cannot lie down flat....I am horrified of > getting " Pressure Sores " ....does anyone have advice for cushions ? .. Or any > other means to avoid ?...Have used " Roho " unsuccessfully..Thank you. > Tom Bayuk > www.thomasbayuk.com > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 hi tom, search www/inbox yahoo groups for 'tilting bed theory' regards/peter/london/ppms ________________________________ To: Josie Byzek ; chris ratliff ; carol belluccio ; Crystal Nason ; Sent: Tuesday, 4 October 2011, 8:20 Subject: SEEKING ADVICE  I am 69, diagnosed in 1984....in a power chair for last 7 years. From waist up almost normal. still drive (hand controls, ramp van)... Have developed spinal trouble ..cannot lie down flat....I am horrified of getting " Pressure Sores " ....does anyone have advice for cushions ? .. Or any other means to avoid ?...Have used " Roho " unsuccessfully..Thank you. Tom Bayuk www.thomasbayuk.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Thank you... SEEKING ADVICE I am 69, diagnosed in 1984....in a power chair for last 7 years. From waist up almost normal. still drive (hand controls, ramp van)... Have developed spinal trouble ..cannot lie down flat....I am horrified of getting " Pressure Sores " ....does anyone have advice for cushions ? .. Or any other means to avoid ?...Have used " Roho " unsuccessfully..Thank you. Tom Bayuk www.thomasbayuk.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Thank you... Re: SEEKING ADVICE Hi Tom, For spinal trouble you could try 'The Egoscue Method' sets of stretching exercises - they are very gentle and not like traditonal exercises. When Sandi had a slipped disk her neuro wanted her fast-tracked and operated on because her MS symptoms were getting worse due to the stress and pain but I consulted an Egoscue therapist who within a month or so was able to get Sandi at least walking upright again. A few years on now, Sandi still does the exercises to ensure her posture is as good as can be. Cheers, Pinda > > I am 69, diagnosed in 1984....in a power chair for last 7 years. From waist up almost normal. still drive (hand controls, ramp van)... > Have developed spinal trouble ..cannot lie down flat....I am horrified of getting " Pressure Sores " ....does anyone have advice for cushions ? .. Or any other means to avoid ?...Have used " Roho " unsuccessfully..Thank you. > Tom Bayuk > www.thomasbayuk.com > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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