United Brachial Plexus Network

Hi other arm, I was in your same position a year and a half ago. I had bone spurs and a torn labrum. Have you tried physical therapy for the good shoulder? If surgery cannot be avoided you need to make plans ahead of time. I went to a medical device store and asked for recommendations. I tried to us...

Never had that surgery. But I would go for a second opinion. I have heard people who have had this lose movement they did have but gain in others.

As awareness week starts for Brachial Plexus Injuries, I thought I would share some of my life experiences. My personal motto is “if there is a will there is a way”! Life has thrown a lot of challenges at me and I think I am a stronger person because of this injury. As a child my mother would let me...

As awareness week starts for Brachial Plexus Injuries, I thought I would share some of my life experiences. My personal motto is “if there is a will there is a way”! Life has thrown a lot of challenges at me and I think I am a stronger person because of this injury. As a child my mother would let me...

Cara, I had a lot of trouble passing CPR back in the 80's. It took me a lot longer than anyone else in my class. I took it at the police academy and was real frustrated because it decided if I was able to get hired at my job or not. I did it one handed and had to apply alot of pressure using my whol...

Here is an excellent bpi therapist in your area. I know her personally and she has helped a lot of bpi kids.
http://ubpn.org/resources/medical/medic ... view=entry

Adrian,
Would you like to attend the Adult OBPI retreat in Orlando,Fl. Jan.31-Feb. 2 ,2014? If you want more info on the event please let me know.

I over came two things at once at Camp UBPN. The first had nothing to do with my injury. I was afraid of heights. The second was climbing. At camp in Washington state I conquered both. I climbed I believe it was a 60 foot tree I climbed and and ziplined to the end. It was one of the biggest thrills ...

Deadline for registration of the adult OBPI retreat is August 31st. If you need info please email me.
Tom that is a great idea. I have my PADI license too.But I don't think I can fit it into the schedule.

If you have not received hotel and registration information on the OBPI adult retreat in Orlando,Fl. Jan-31-Feb.2nd, please send me a message and I will send the info to you.

Judy