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The Morale Monologue
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Finding A Physical Therapist Can Be Challenging
In this episode of the Morale Monologue, I’m discussing how important it is when trying to find a physical therapist to work with you. Finding a physical therapist that’s willing to work with an SMA patient can be challenging. I share what happened to me, in hopes that your journey in finding a physical therapist will be easier. I also share some information regarding a recent lecture that I was asked to do for U.T. Southwestern Medical Center’s School of Physical Therapy. I was asked to speak to the graduating doctorate students who would soon be receiving their Doctorates of Physical Therapy, (DPT). -
Biogen To Possibly Increase Spinraza Dosing Amounts
In this episode of the Morale Monologue, Michael shares an article that was published on the SMA News Today website regarding Biogen Pharmaceutical’s decision to conduct a study to possibly increase the dosing amounts of Spinraza. Recently, Biogen Pharmaceutical’s decided to conduct a study to possibly increase the dosing amounts of Spinraza. This study will look at the effects of increasing the dosing amount for those of us who are receiving this treatment. I share my thoughts on this news, and what it could mean for adults receiving Spinraza. -
Remaining Optimistic While Living With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
In this episode of the Morale Monologue, I’m sharing an email that I received from one of my subscribers to my personal YouTube channel. My subscriber asked how I continue to remain optimistic while living with SMA. I give her my reasons regarding my optimism and enthusiasm, and I’m sharing this with you in the hopes that it will brighten your day and give you something to look forward to.
Hope you all enjoy this video! If you haven't already, please subscribe to the SMA News Today YouTube channel. We'd greatly appreciate it.
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Letting Physical Therapy Students Work With SMA Patients
In this episode of the Morale Monologue, I’m sharing a video that I did for my physical therapist, Emily. Currently, Emily and I are working on a series of articles and videos for the SMA News Today HCP site. This healthcare professional website is designed for physical therapists, doctors, and anyone in the medical field.
This series deals with physical therapy and patients who have SMA. About three or four times a year, Emily gets physical therapy students. These are students who are completing their doctorates of physical therapy, or their physical therapy assistant (PTA) certifications. These six-week rotations allow these students to work with a wide range of patients, in both an outpatient and inpatient clinical setting.
When students work with me, I get a chance to explain what SMA is and how it affects me. Plus, these students feel more comfortable if and when they get a chance to work with another SMA patient after they graduate.
Hope you all enjoy this video! If you haven't already, please subscribe to the SMA News Today YouTube channel. We'd greatly appreciate it.
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Problems With my Doctor - What Do I Do?
In this episode of the Morale Monologue, I’m sharing my opinions that I gave to one of my subscribers to my personal YouTube channel. This person was having issues with a doctor, and I wanted to address these issues.
I did a video a while back about how my doctor gave me permission to take physical therapy. One of my subscribers talked to her doctor, but had a bad experience when she brought up this topic. She asked me for my opinions as to what I would do, and I’m sharing these opinions with you. Hopefully, this may help you if you encounter the same problems with your doctor.
Dose of DeAnn
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Crockpot Cooking and SMA
Inspired by one of Halsey's recent columns, and a cooking website, I decided to share why I love crockpot cooking. Not only is it easy to prepare meals ahead of time, but it makes tender and delicious flavorful food. Even grocery shopping is made simple when you utilize services available like grocery pick up. Hopefully this gives everyone some ideas for Thanksgiving.
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Interview With Andrea Klein, Founder of Breathe With MD
Check out the latest episode of Dose of DeAnn here. This one's a bit long, but it's well worth your time. I interviewed Andrea Klein, founder of Breathe With MD - www.breathewithmd.org . This is an advocacy organization that helps make people living with MD, and doctors, aware of respiratory issues.
Andrea started this organization after her sister died from respiratory complications. We talked about the history of Breathe With MD, tips for getting through cold and flu season, supplemental oxygen, and more. This was an educational conversation for me, and I hope you all enjoy it too!
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Taking My Service Dog to His Veterinary Appointment
I recently took my service dog Roy to his regular vet check-up, and I show viewers clips of this appointment.
Roy is doing really well! He never particularly enjoys going to the vet, but he was a good sport about it. It's an important part of his care. Hope you all enjoy this video!
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Making the Most of a Nice Fall Day
Check out the latest episode of Dose of DeAnn here. I really can't stand fall and winter, as these seasons force me to hibernate. However, I try to take advantage of fall days that aren't too cold for me.
In this video, I show viewers what one of these days looks like. My Mom and I went for beer and pizza on a sunny afternoon, and I documented our outing for this video. Hope you all enjoy!
Thanks for watching, and please subscribe to the SMA News Today YouTube channel. We'd greatly appreciate it.
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Trying New Things
In this episode, I talk about the importance of trying new things. When you have SMA, or any disability, trying something new can often be challenging. It may seem like it's not worth the effort, but I want to encourage viewers to just go for it.
For my "new thing," I decided to get a manicure for my 40th birthday. Like many other aspects of my life, I had to work out the logistics to make this happen. But I did it! I show some of the process in this video, and I show viewers what my nails looked like after the manicure.
Hope you all enjoy this video, and let me know your thoughts! Also, please subscribe to the SMA News Today YouTube channel if you haven't already. Thanks for watching!
Is there something new you want to try? If so, what is it?
Ryan’s Robotics
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Using the JACO Robotic Arm to Make Coffee
In this video, Ryan demonstrates how he uses his JACO Robotic Arm to make coffee. It's a simple, yet powerful, example of how this device makes Ryan more independent each day.
Hope you all enjoy this video! And just a heads up, myself and the other moderators will be off tomorrow and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy the rest of the week, and we'll talk to you all soon.
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Using JACO To Put On My Hat and Sunglasses
Check out my latest video here. In this episode of Ryan's Robotics, I show you all how I use my JACO robotic arm to put on my hat and sunglasses. It's a simple task, but it's little things like this that make my life easier.
Do you have any questions about the JACO arm? Are there any particular tasks you would like me to show you in a future video? -
The Dynamic Arm Support
Check out the latest episode of Ryan's Robotics here. I talk about the Dynamic Arm Support, which is another device that Kinova Robotics makes. A Kinova rep spoke with me, and did a full demonstration of this device. It's something that a lot of people here might find useful.
Hope you all enjoy this video! If you haven't already, please subscribe to the SMA News Today YouTube channel. We'd greatly appreciate it.
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Summer Adventures With My JACO Arm
Check out my latest video here. In this episode, I talk about what I've been doing this summer. This was my first full summer with my JACO, and the arm proved to be especially useful at my cousin's wedding. Watch the video to see why.
This episode is short and sweet, and I hope you all enjoy it! Let me know your thoughts, and please subscribe to our YouTube channel. Thanks for watching! -
Assistive Technologies
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In the seventh episode of “Ryan’s Robotics,” Ryan Berhar talks about some of the other assistive technologies he uses, besides his JACO robotic arm.
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