May 30th, 2009 by admin
When you are in a wheelchair you have lost your individual freedom and you will find your quality of life is reduced and also your independence is also affected too. But with modern technology every year we are finding that you can gain back your freedom and dignity.
New developments in chairs such as the portable shower wheelchairs that will enable the user to use their bathroom in private without having people look over them. Look at the need for privacy when we use the bathroom and then you will see the benefits of using a portable shower wheelchair.
Many people have installed showers that allow the easy access of rolling in a wheelchair while showering which will give the user the privacy and convenience. Many of the available shower wheelchairs can be used for multiply task and this will eliminate the need for several wheelchairs throughout the house. Wheelchairs with portable potties can usually be used as shower wheelchairs with good results.
Depending on caregivers for personal hygiene
Depending on others for personal hygiene
Very few people will want others to do their basic chores and especially when it comes to personal hygiene, by having a portable shower wheelchair you will allow them to have the freedom and dignity of doing their own personal hygiene without your help.
Pushing wheelchairs around the home or even outside can be an tiring experience and even using your portable shower wheelchair will take a toll on the user. By using a power portable wheelchair can help remove the stress involved and at the same time will restore the person’s freedom and giving them access to places they have never been before.
You will need to take note that electric motor wheelchairs can not be used as a shower wheelchair since getting the wheelchair wet can affect the power unit. Having a separate portable shower wheelchair in which the person can use the bathroom on their own is nearly a necessity if they regularly use a motorized chair for other chores.
Debbie Normski has been working with wheelchairs for 12 years and you can visit her site at used wheelchair vans which include information on used electric wheelchairs.
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May 30th, 2009 by admin
BOTOX® treatment was first approved in 1989 to treat twitching eye muscles, known as blepharospasm. During treatment, it was noticed that frown lines near the treated areas were smoothed over, providing a cosmetically appealing effect. Patients no longer showed the deep creases or folds of tissue near the eyes. These observations lead to clinical trials and subsequent FDA approval as a cosmetic application in April 2002. Since then BOTOX® treatment has become one of the staples of cosmetic surgery. BOTOX® injections are the most popular cosmetic procedure, numbering approximately 4 million injections per year.
Though BOTOX® is prepared from a bacterium called botulinum, the product is safe and effective. The toxin is extracted from the botulinum and is not live or contagious. Despite rumors to the contrary, there is no way to contract the illness through the injections. BOTOX® acts by blocking the chemical compound used to trigger muscle contraction, thereby reducing those actions where they affect the skin and cause wrinkles. Recently, BOTOX® has proven effective as treatment for masseter hypertrophy as well.
BOTOX® is not an injectable filler, but a neurotransmission blocker used to deaden muscles that cause wrinkles. It is made of a sterile form of botulinum toxin that is typically injected under the skin, which deadens the nerve endings that cause wrinkles. The toxin basically acts to paralyze the muscle to prevent the actions that cause wrinkles. Much like the transfer from blepharospasm to cosmetic procedure, BOTOX® is now used in a similar manner to deaden the masseter muscle, reducing the size of the muscle over time.
Masseter Hypertrophy
The masseter muscle is the main muscle of the jaw and is considered the most powerful muscle in the human body. Hypertrophy is an enlargement of the muscle cell and is a normal result of exercise. Excessive hypertrophy of the masseter muscle may be caused by bruxism (grinding teeth), TMJ, or misaligned jaws. The condition may cause discomfort or simply present an asymmetrical appearance. Historically, masseter hypertrophy that did not correct itself was treated with surgery.
A new, more conservative approach is the use of BOTOX® as treatment for masseter hypertrophy. BOTOX blocks the release of acetylcholine from firing the synaptic response that contracts the muscle. The treatment is not yet approved by the FDA but is frequently performed off-label. The treated muscles eventually atrophy and weaken within two to 20 days. Eventually, new axon endings form restoring the neuromuscular transmission.
Asian patients in particular seek correction of masseter hypertrophy for aesthetic reasons. Surgical reduction of the masseter muscle is a common procedure among patients of Asian descent who want to give themselves a more delicate jaw line and reduce their mandibular angle. Several studies of BOTOX® as treatment for masseter hypertrophy show good results, with high satisfaction rates. This procedure is a simple alternative to surgery providing predictable results.
To find our more about using BOTOX® as a treatment for masseter hypertrophy, please contact the facial cosmetic specialists at Kim Facial Plastic Surgery in Atlanta to schedule an initial consultation.
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