Download or read book Paralysis Resource Guide written by Sam Maddox and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book We Are All Paralyzed The Remarkable True Story of Choosing to Live After Four Life Threatening Accidents written by Brandon Sulser and published by Cedar Fort Publishing & Media. This book was released on 2023-04-17 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since he was twelve, Brandon Sulser has survived four brushes with death. One of those life-threatening injuries left him paralyzed from the chest down. Although his life story appears to be unfair, Brandon knows that life is only negative and hard if you allow it to be. And in his experience, we are all paralyzed in our own way, by bad choices, by circumstance, by illness, etc. His paralysis happens to be more obvious than most, but make no mistake; we are all paralyzed. But we don't have to stay that way.

Download or read book Vocal Fold Paralysis written by Lucian Sulica and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-04-28 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although the disease is not very often, every otorhinolaryngologist will experience some patients suffering from vocal fold paralysis. This is the first and unique book solely devoted to this topic. Offers step-by-step descriptions and evaluations of the materials and/or methods of well-established techniques and new therapeutic options and approaches. Written by leading experts: Blitzer is speaker of the American Academy of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS); Sulica, also a speaker of the AAO-HNS, works in his department. Vocal Fold Paralysis is a clinically useful reference for evaluation and treatment, as well as a summary of current knowledge and investigational approaches.

Download or read book Wheels of Courage written by David Davis and published by Center Street. This book was released on 2020-08-25 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Out of the carnage of World War II comes an unforgettable tale about defying the odds and finding hope in the most harrowing of circumstances. Wheels of Courage tells the stirring story of the soldiers, sailors, and marines who were paralyzed on the battlefield during World War II-at the Battle of the Bulge, on the island of Okinawa, inside Japanese POW camps-only to return to a world unused to dealing with their traumatic injuries. Doctors considered paraplegics to be "dead-enders" and "no-hopers," with the life expectancy of about a year. Societal stigma was so ingrained that playing sports was considered out-of-bounds for so-called "crippled bodies." But servicemen like Johnny Winterholler, a standout athlete from Wyoming before he was captured on Corregidor, and Stan Den Adel, shot in the back just days before the peace treaty ending the war was signed, refused to waste away in their hospital beds. Thanks to medical advances and the dedication of innovative physicians and rehabilitation coaches, they asserted their right to a life without limitations. The paralyzed veterans formed the first wheelchair basketball teams, and soon the Rolling Devils, the Flying Wheels, and the Gizz Kids were barnstorming the nation and filling arenas with cheering, incredulous fans. The wounded-warriors-turned-playmakers were joined by their British counterparts, led by the indomitable Dr. Ludwig Guttmann. Together, they triggered the birth of the Paralympic Games and opened the gymnasium doors to those with other disabilities, including survivors of the polio epidemic in the 1950s.Much as Jackie Robinson's breakthrough into the major leagues served as an opening salvo in the civil rights movement, these athletes helped jump-start a global movement about human adaptability. Their unlikely heroics on the court showed the world that it is ability, not disability, that matters most. Off the court, their push for equal rights led to dramatic changes in how civilized societies treat individuals with disabilities: from kneeling buses and curb cutouts to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Their saga is yet another lasting legacy of the Greatest Generation, one that has been long overlooked. Drawing on the veterans' own words, stories, and memories about this pioneering era, David Davis has crafted a narrative of survival, resilience, and triumph for sports fans and athletes, history buffs and military veterans, and people with and without disabilities.

Download or read book Paralyzed in Paradise written by Heather Grossman and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-06 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the riveting and inspirational true story of Heather Grossman, made a quadriplegic by her ex-husband who hired hit men to murder her--but who miraculously survived and battled back for justice, and who has become a vibrant national voice for victims of domestic violence.Written in her own unique voice, with remarkable clarity and recall of events, people and detail, Heather Grossman's harrowing memoir, PARALYZED IN PARADISE, is a testament to the power of the human will and spirit unlike anything else you will ever read. It is funny, shocking, horrible, compelling, inspiring, and.hard to put down. Now living a happy and productive life with her family--her parents and her children-- Heather has been a tireless speaker and consultant on domestic violence issues and a mentor and resource for many who suffer with catastrophic spinal injuries. She has produced a book of truth, real-life horror, and redemptive faith. The national news media has covered the dramatic incident of her near murder at the behest of a former husband: including an episode of CBS's 48 Hours/Mystery: The Puppet Master and the Oprah Winfrey Network's The Devil You Know: Evil in First Class. Focusing to a great degree on the aftermath of the brutal incident and the ex-husband's attempt to escape justice, the popular documentaries did not fully portray the intimate details of Heather's early and later experiences through two marriages and a life that was so nearly cut off when she was still a young woman with such a bright future ahead of her.

Download or read book Sleep Paralysis written by Brian A. Sharpless and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2015 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sleep Paralysis: Historical, Psychological, and Medical Perspectives offers the first comprehensive examination of sleep paralysis from both clinical and cultural perspectives. Dr. Brian Sharpless and Dr. Karl Doghramji provide a thorough and easily readable resource on the phenomenon and present differential diagnosis suggestions, medication guidance, and a new treatment approach for mental health professionals.

Download or read book Sleep Paralysis written by Ryan Hurd and published by Hyena Press. This book was released on 2010-09-17 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experienced by millions as supernatural assault, isolated sleep paralysis (ISP) feels like being awake and aware in bed as someone - or something - holds you down. These sensations are sometimes accompanied by frightening and realistic hallucinations. In this book these encounters with ghosts, vampires - and even succubi - are honored afresh from the perspective of contemporary dream science. Although terrifying, ISP visions can also be a reliable portal to other extraordinary states, including lucid dreaming, out-of-body experiences and otherworldly journeys.

Download or read book Nothing Is Impossible written by Christopher Reeve and published by Random House. This book was released on 2002-09-24 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The legendary star of Superman and author of Still Me reflects on the power of hope and the limitless potential in each of us. “Graceful, persuasive . . . A reflective mixture of policy advocacy, personal philosophy, and candid self-observation.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer Christopher Reeve has mastered the art of turning the impossible into the inevitable. In these candid reflections, Reeve shows that we are all capable of overcoming seemingly insurmountable hardships. He teaches us that for able-bodied people, paralysis is a choice—a choice to live with self-doubt and a fear of taking risks—and that it is not an acceptable one. Reeve knows from experience that the work of conquering inner space is hard and that it requires some suffering—after all, nothing worth having is easy to attain. He asks challenging questions about why it seems so difficult—if not impossible—for us to work together as a society. Thoughtful and inspiring, Nothing Is Impossible reminds us that life is not to be taken for granted but to be lived fully with zeal, curiosity, and gratitude.

Download or read book Paralyzed Emotions written by Rodney D. Roby and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2021-08-30 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When I was first diagnosed with a mental illness, I sought after information that could tell me just what in the world was happening to me. There was nothing. Or at least I didn’t find anything. I wrote these letters to my first psychiatrist so she could see inside my head. To see all the fear, confusion, hurt, and multitudes of thoughts that hounded me. When I read these letters to my wife, I actually cried. I completed this book with a prayer that it will help people who suffer to understand what they are going through and see that there is hope. Also, so people can understand what their loved one is going though. Prayerfully, this book will help doctors and counselors. This is very powerful! Not only will you see all the illness but a lot of hope and healing.

Download or read book Facial Palsy written by Chieh-Han John Tzou and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-05-27 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a comprehensive overview of the surgical techniques available in reconstruction of the paralyzed face. It is divided into six parts. The first part introduces the topic of facial palsy, and the following parts provide detailed information on facial nerve reconstruction techniques, management of eye closure and smile reanimation. The book highlights symmetrization techniques and synkinesis and presents innovations and new frontiers in facial palsy.Written by an international group of experts who are committed to maintaining high standards and service in treating this condition and improving outcomes, it is a valuable source of information for clinicians and practitioners in plastic and reconstructive surgery, neurosurgeons and oral-and-maxillofacial surgeons, but also useful for researchers in this field.

Download or read book The Promise written by Rachelle Friedman and published by Skirt. This book was released on 2015-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From a tragic accident comes a story of astounding friendship and resilience"--

Download or read book Management of Post Facial Paralysis Synkinesis written by Babak Azizzadeh and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-09-03 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the use of specialist facial therapy and concurrent chemodenervation to the surgical revolution of selective neurolysis, synkinesis management is rapidly evolving as better tools become available to diagnose, assess, and personalize care. Management of Post-Facial Paralysis Synkinesis is the first book to focus exclusively on this common consequence of facial paralysis, providing authoritative coverage of recent advances in assessment as well as non-surgical and surgical treatment. Drs. Babak Azizzadeh and Charles Nduka lead an author team of international, multidisciplinary experts who fully explore the causes, clinical presentations, and management of synkinesis. - Provides objective assessment and grading of facial paralysis, as well as both surgical and non-surgical management of synkinesis. - Discusses the new surgical approach to lower facial synkinesis developed by Dr Azizzadeh. - Includes numerous videos that show the movement of the face and selected treatments, as well as a library of facial expressions for objective video assessment of facial paralysis. - Features dozens of high-quality anatomical images, colored line drawings, photographs, and charts throughout. - Provides focused coverage of this timely topic for otolaryngologists, plastic surgeons, neurosurgeons, and maxillofacial surgeons.

Download or read book Anatomy of a Miracle written by Jonathan Miles and published by Chatto & Windus. This book was released on 2018 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Confined to a wheelchair after a paralyzing injury, an Afghanistan War veteran endures a hardscrabble existence in his sister's ramshackle Mississippi home before spontaneously regaining his ability to walk, an apparent miracle that subjects him to scientific and religious debates and exposes his most private secrets."--

Download or read book Paralyzed Joy written by Michelle Bader and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-08-19 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you were able to see two versions of your life and then choose the harder one, would you do it? Would you sacrifice what you thought was best for a life with a larger positive impact? Megan Montgomery is given the rare privilege of experiencing her life in two different ways. She is able to live a version of her life where her husband is healthy and things go according to her plans, at least for a few years. In the other version of her life, Megan's husband is paralyzed. She must walk through the difficult road of helping him navigate a new reality. After experiencing both versions of her life, she must choose which to continue.

Download or read book Powering Through Paralysis written by David Rippy and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-11-03 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When David Rippy was looking for information or a practical guide to help him cope with his major disability, he was shocked by the lack of selection. Rippy was recovering from an accident that left him paralyzed from the neck down and wanted a book that could help him deal with both the physical and emotional challenges he was now facing. Among many other things, he would need to know how to survive, let alone thrive living with a high-level spinal-cord injury. After discovering and learning various techniques he found successful over many years and going on to enjoy great success in his career, Rippy decided to write his own book and share his findings. This one-of-a-kind guide brings his knowledge, insights, and experience to others living with disability or disease. Powering through Paralysis will help you reach your dreams in the face of tremendous physical obstacles. Rippy addresses many of these obstacles while including information on: Hiring a dependable healthcare assistant Approaching accessibility concerns Finding affordable and accessible transportation to fit your disability or disease by converting cars or vans Setting reachable goals Coping with frustration and impatience Building your self-confidence Maintaining a positive attitude Forming healthy habits Working with meditation and creative imagery Using hypnosis to cope with pain and trauma Overcoming everyday challenges Rippy, who worked for many years as a money manager after his accident, also includes a section on professional development and navigating the workplace. The exercises and resources he has provided will help you find the confidence to pursue your goals and dreams, no matter what.

Download or read book The Gift of Adversity written by Marcus Anderson and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-23 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While preparing to deploy with the U.S. Army Marcus suffered a severe spinal injurythat left him paralyzed. After dying on the operating table twice, the surgeons saved his life, but told himhe'd never walk again. Having no other option, Marcus started doing some brutally honest soul searching, looking for the lesson to be learned from his injury. Once he started seeing his Adversity as a gift instead of a curse, something miraculous began to happen..."The Gift of Adversity" tells the inspiring story and lessons learned from overcoming pain and paralysis to find purpose. Based on Marcus Aurelius Anderson's life and TEDx talk, "The Gift of Adversity" gives functional and inspiring wisdom that can be applied in personal development, motivation, and achievement.

Download or read book Lectures on the Diagnosis and Treatment of the Principal Forms of Paralysis of the Lower Extremities written by Charles-Edouard Brown-Séquard and published by . This book was released on 1861 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: