Resources for disability – invisible illness – Charcot Marie tooth
It’s a proven fact (I think) that when people wear trendy and fitted workout clothing as opposed to wearing just anything that fits, they feel more motivation to workout. Here are some of my favorite styles to wear for working out!
Afo (leg brace) wearers have to wear shoes when wearing afos; they simply don’t work alone. If you rely on leg braces for stability and/or foot drop, then you most likely wear both shoes and afos every-time you leave your home. I feel more comfortable wearing both shoes and braces for long periods of time…
This amazing documentary about the super fabulous Bernadette Scarduzio is a must-see and it will stay with you long after viewing. The film (available on Amazon Prime) shares a very personal glimpse into Bernadette’s life; the many challenges she faces, incredible losses and her resilience. Bernadette suffers from Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease, a genetic disease affecting…
When I first started wearing leg braces, I thought my cute shoe days were over forever. Since the brace made my already wide foot even wider, I thought the only bearable option were wide-width overpriced “comfort shoes”.
I had an epiphany a few years ago when I realized that since I remove the insoles from every pair of shoes, I’m not really getting or apparently needing the “comfort” part; My leg braces are doing the real work.
What I really needed, were wide shoes with depth, good soles & stability. Some plus size stores have EEEE width shoes. They are mostly inexpensive and best of all, always on trend.
I’m obsessed with my Amazon Echo Show Not only does she play and show music, weather, movie times, jokes, set timers etc, but she can also be used to video call contacts, display recipes and conduct 1-minute meditations and chair exercises. Smart home products like Echo can be paired with lights, cameras, remotes and other…
These compression socks from Top & Derby are fun and functional. The company also sells modern colorful canes for the fashion-forward person needing assistance. I love the company’s tagline “The world needed a better looking cane, so we designed one.” Http://www.topandderby.com
A great fitted white shirt is a staple in every fashionista’s wardrobe. But,
when you have fine motor issues, all fasteners are a pain in the a##; especially buttons.
You can use a button helper (metal tool found at home health type stores. But, they are time consuming to use. Instead, I have all my button downs sewn up permanently by a local seamstress. I always leave a few open at the top and buy shirts with plenty of stretch in the fabric so that I can easily slip them over my head.
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