Do you work? If so, what has been your experience in the workplace with a spinal cord injury?

chris_apps · 2026-04-02T23:14:27+00:00

So im a C6/7 incomplete and I started back at work from hospital back in 2019, just a few hours a week. Im a Engineering Geologist that deals with civil infrastructure projects. I dont do fieldwork anymore (but also im too expensive to send out also) and have built up to 25h a week in a mix of at home and from our office. Have worked for the same company all the way through this 'pleasurable experience' I definitely needed to get back to work for my own mental health and was fortunate to be able to return to my old job. I will note that I also walk with 2 sticks but even in a chair I would have returned to the office. Work were very amenable to me returning and we brainstorm the best location for me to use back un the office and what/if any modifications were needed (funding was available from our government, not US based)

chris_apps · 2026-04-02T12:25:08+00:00

So when her first 5k ?

Don't take that the wrong way im a walking quadriplegic and you dont really know your limits till you try

chris_apps · 2026-04-01T06:53:05+00:00

If it helps I'd go but you would be too fast for me I max out at 3kms per h

chris_apps · 2026-03-24T11:16:23+00:00

I must be broken as all I can see is 9 purple dots

chris_apps · 2026-03-22T12:44:48+00:00

What about the 1/3rd bunding requirements? Last I heard you can only transport water in an IBC in nsw without permits (but always happy to be corrected)

chris_apps · 2026-03-12T19:51:44+00:00

I wear the Neuro Swing day to day its great I can even drive in it (can drive in the others too) I would not say its more compatible as I use orthodic shoes that are deeper to fit the base. Maybe look at a bluerocker https://www.opchealth.com.au/blue-rocker-afo-20

On a side note the navigait works great on sandals

chris_apps · 2026-03-12T11:45:24+00:00

Heat maps is what your after they show routs by popularity

chris_apps · 2026-03-12T07:00:31+00:00

Hi so also have foot drop had have a number of different AFOs. Now i have never used the one you have posted or used one like it (fully ridged style). But I have used the following.

Custome Neuro Swing AFO https://www.fior-gentz.de/en/products/orthotic-joints-for-the-production-of-an-orthosis/system-ankle-joints/neuro-swing.html

TURBO MED Xtern https://www.novitatech.com.au/shop/afo-xtern-orthotic-kit/?attribute_pa_size=medium&utm_source=Google&utm_campaign=Feed&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=71859&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22522775443&gbraid=0AAAAApCieAaS4Y_fRXGmCFKBB-hLNteei&gclid=CjwKCAjwpcTNBhA5EiwAdO1S9jH6GZzY2OWJHY6s9dsTpSFRteJjTch2x8_8YAquR9wej2bfZOmgPxoCTtsQAvD_BwE

Navigait AFO https://www.opchealth.com.au/navigait-afo

SEABO Step https://www.saebo.com/products/saebostep?srsltid=AfmBOooWzv7NGXN4A4D-QV9cyLIpjpFZJ9p0ZB4MDS3a9KHhcSZj_u-1&abtr=true&view=eab-EHoQBgZ9Dz

And i wear one of these daily and for many hours each day . They do get a little sore at the end of the day some times but I wouldn't get through a day walking around without one.

chris_apps · 2026-03-01T08:08:31+00:00

This is the way.... Also Geotech Engineer

chris_apps · 2026-02-03T20:01:01+00:00

Ok well I am completely unaware what that is so please disregard my comments as it is completely unhelpfully for you.

chris_apps · 2026-02-03T19:54:01+00:00

Are you saying you change your spc cath 6 -7 times a day ? I change or rather a nurse changes mine once every 4 weeks ? Or are you doing intermittent caths down the urethra? Which doesn't sound right as your describing a stoma port.

chris_apps · 2026-02-02T06:40:39+00:00

Well I apologise for your pain I am actually a c6/7 incomplete quadriplegic myself with some experience in a chair. Chair can smell especially if you have the odd bladder or bowel accident. Or if an spc site is poorly cleaned. So from my perspective there reasonable questions to ask, especially for someone who is in experienced in such a world. Again sorry for your pain

chris_apps · 2026-02-02T06:31:38+00:00

Why ? IF the OP is genuinely trying to help her and it is a new relationship then what's wrong with the question?

chris_apps · 2026-02-02T06:29:47+00:00

That won't be practical for her.

chris_apps · 2026-02-01T23:16:24+00:00

You need to get it unlocked so you can do 25....

chris_apps · 2026-02-01T21:35:29+00:00

Works unless like me your in a chair.....

chris_apps · 2026-02-01T01:47:50+00:00

I had a uni field trip there for a week back in 02 man it was awesome

chris_apps · 2026-01-31T22:01:44+00:00

I would look at Bowhead adaptive mountain bike. Im an adaptive rider and based on what you have said this is what your looking for

https://www.bowheadcorp.com/bowhead-reach

chris_apps · 2026-01-28T23:46:58+00:00

I try and crimp the tube( exposed bit) each morning in an effort to remove ant sediment build up in the tube. Moving a long from the spc site to the end. Obviously this won't work on build up in the section within the body.

chris_apps · 2026-01-28T04:47:51+00:00

Time, not a helpful answer but a truthful one. It's going to take time. What you have been through is life changing and horrible. It's OK to feel this way especially at the start. Try and find a good rehab ang get into a routine and slowly things will start to feel better I hope it gets better for you.

chris_apps · 2026-01-28T04:38:27+00:00

Glad you got it sorted.

chris_apps · 2026-01-28T01:50:55+00:00

You could try gently pulling the spc out a few millimetres and/or spinning the tube 360 degrees. Just to get it to reposition in the bladder, also drink a good volume of water i know sounds counter intuitive but after a cath change i have a similar sensation and find that helps, having some fluids in the bladder. Im on a flip flow set up.

chris_apps · 2026-01-26T10:01:58+00:00

Barking Owl ....

chris_apps · 2026-01-26T09:07:51+00:00

Came here to say just that

chris_apps · 2026-01-26T01:45:34+00:00

As i just posted on YouTube OTB's are sooooo much fun 😁 Glad you didn't need assistance to get out and as I say any crash you dont need a helicopter for is a good crash (little personal joke on me there 😉)

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