Life on One Leg

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Evidence suggests, due to the number of bodily systems involved, maintaining your balance will assist in keeping other issues at bay. It’s well known that balance diminishes with age and that falling is a real danger for older people. But falls are the third most common cause of unintentional injury worldwide for ages 18 to 35, too. Try standing on one leg for 20 seconds, then switch sides. If you can master that, try it standing inches from a blank white wall. A wall with no visual cues makes it harder. Then try it with your eyes closed. On the bounce Before your imagination runs away with you – my youngest child, Josh, age 7, and I have been playing a game for over a year (not constantly obviously lol!!) whereby the object of the game is to tap the other person on the bum before they can deflect you! Harder than it sounds, and you have to be on guard all the time! Well, standing on the other side of the landing the other day – I won a point by getting him! (in fairness, Josh declared it a no point, as the crutches gave me an unfair advantage with longer ‘arms’ – fair enough Josh!) 10. My biggest challenge There is potential benefit to including the 10-s OLS as part of routine physical examination in middle-aged and older adults.” Tai chi, practised by an estimated 50 million people in China and more than three times that worldwide, is one option. As an aerobic workout, it’s not particularly taxing, but studies have shown that as little as eight weeks of practice can improve older adults’ scores on the Tinetti test – a commonly used measure of competence in basic tasks such as rising from a chair and walking – as well as reducing fear of falling. Longer periods of study show further benefits, with the Yang style proving slightly more effective than the faster-paced Sun style. Again, the former typically uses a lower, more bent-legged stance than the latter – suggesting that this style of balance is something to consider.

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Condition: Good. Light wear to boards. Content is clean with light toning. DJ has some tearing with edge wear. Inscribed and signed by author. I have met the late King Hussein of Jordan, and his wife Noor. More than that, he paid for me to learn to fly… Harry was born with no left hand. When he got to school, the kids asked him what was wrong with his arm. “Nothing,” said Harry. “That’s my prosthesis.” Harry’s hand didn’t keep him from being a good baseball player — or a good friend. Harry and Willy and Carrothead are three of the most real kids you are apt to meet between book covers, and you will like them as much as they like each other! Henry and Tink: A Remarkable Romance: The Love Story of a Three-Legged Cat and a Two-Legged Dog According to the findings of the above study, those who could balance themselves for the shortest time also performed the poorest on mental cognition tests. A study performed in 2008 demonstrated that cerebral small vessel disease is associated with cognitive decline. A progression of the disease is associated with greater cognitive decline and the development of typical age-related conditions like dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease. This indicates that cognitive performance is also a critical indicator of the risk of stroke in people, especially those who struggle to balance themselves on one leg for a minimum of 20 seconds. Implications of the one-leg balancing test Thank you for taking the time to read my challenges, highlights and lowlights of life on one leg! I will no doubt in another couple of weeks accumulate much more!! But I’m sure it’s no surprise to you to hear, physios make pants patients! (thanks to my friend Ann for the image!)Time and post-operative recuperation have afforded me two things – time and the ability to form a new skill set. I shall use the term skill set in its loosest terms, as I am sure there are no competitions I could enter or share with friends even on a Sunday afternoon. But nothing quite prepared me for life on one leg (and I am extraordinarily grateful that my one-legged life is short term – for lots of people this is a permanent adjustment to make, and I salute you) Here are 10 additional skills I have acquired as a one-legged lass! 1. Crutches become an extension of your arms Dr Lowe advises to consult a professional if you notice a sudden change in your balance abilities as the loss of balance could be caused by a relatively minor problem or something more serious. Try step ups on to a step or box: put one foot on to a box and push through on that heel to step up so both feet end up together. To ensure you aren’t using your trailing leg to help, keep your toes off the ground on that foot. Progress by using a higher step or by taking your trailing leg up towards your chest. Try 10 with your right leg and then 10 with your left, and add hand weights to build strength. Practicing balancing before you need to, rather than after it becomes an issue, is important. Some exercises, such as resistance exercise, also provides other health benefits ranging from improved bone density to a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s.

Life on One Leg by Tom Scott Sutherland - Hardcover - 1957

There is nothing better for your body than walking. Walking doesn’t just stress (in a good way) the bones, joints and muscles, it also increases circulation and decongests your system. Walking also promotes better sleep and weight loss, and strolling around your area might help you get to know your neighbours, so it fosters community too. On my first post-op day, I was moving from the kitchen to lounge – one of the dogs had just had a drink and left a trail of water splashes on our tiled floor… you guessed it, rubber ferrules aren’t the best with water – it slipped, I slipped. I didn’t fall but jarred myself badly with an increase in pain to significant levels. There’s a way to heighten your eyesight! 5. Doing ‘stuff’! What goes down must come up, but can you get straight up off of the floor from a cross-legged position without holding on to anything or placing a hand or knee on the floor? Don’t worry if you can’t – it takes practice, but it’s worth working on: the ability to rise without assistance is not only a predictor of a longer life ( research supports that acing this test correlates to decreases in all causes of mortality and morbidity), it’s an indicator that your body is stable, supple and efficient. SquatAmputee Coalition. Resources to Help Children Understand Limb Loss Fact Sheet. https://www.amputee-coalition.org. Published November 2021. Accessed [date].

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Kiomi is a very “handy” and “capable” girl born with a little arm. As she works to find her purpose in the world, her example helps others realize that her potential goes far beyond her physical limitations. Kiomi doesn’t let the world’s limited perception of her influence how she sees herself. As she overcomes challenges, she learns to find value in the masterpiece she was born to be. Since she was created to be in the spotlight, Kiomi decides to be an inspiration by living a life filled with love, courage, and accomplishment. Little Miss Jessica Goes to SchoolThe researchers said the study had limitations, including that the participants were all white Brazilians, which means the findings may not be more widely applicable to other ethnicities and nations. Brandon Bear’s dad has been hurt while serving in the military, and Brandon is worried. During a playdate with Todd the Amputeddy, Brandon asks his friend some important questions about how his dad will be different. Todd helps Brandon see that his dad will be different, but they’ll figure it out and everything will turn out alright. Amputeddy Meets Nubby Bear There have also been several studies that have associated postural stability and being able to maintain proper gait to brain health. The results from these studies lend credibility to the one-leg balancing test as an indicator of possible brain damage and stroke. Every child worries about being different. Follow one brave little boy as he embarks on a wild adventure and learns to understand, accept, and love the differences that make him unique. Uniquely Me