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Adaptive Apparel for ALS Patients
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (also known as ALS, Lou Gehrig’s disease, or motor neuron disease) is a disease that gradually paralyzes people because the brain is no longer able to communicate with the muscles of the body. This makes daily activities difficult, such as changing clothes.
Fortunately, there are adaptive clothes designed to help ALS patients. The following are tips and product suggestions about dressing options for ALS patients.
Tip #1: Switch to open back pants. Open Back Pants have an elastic waistband and protection flaps that cover the backside if the individual is in a standing or upright position. This garment can be opened completely in the back with snap closures to provide ease of changing.
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Tip #2: Try open back shirts. Open back styles are also available for tops. These products can be extremely helpful for people in wheelchairs or with limited upper-body mobility. Our open-back tops are fastened using snaps at the shoulder. The back of the garment can fully open, allowing an individual to be dressed and undressed without having to raise their arms. The design of this adaptive top provides full coverage for the wearer and looks like a traditional top at first glance.
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Tip #3: Explore other undergarment options. We recommend selecting undershirts that have snap closures on the shoulders that allow the garment to completely open up in the back for easy changing. For women, we recommend front closure bras for those with limited mobility and dexterity who still want to dress themselves. Opened and closed in the front, this bra requires minimal strain on the arms and shoulders. With material loops conveniently placed in the front, you only need your hands and palms to put on and remove the bra. This front closing bra has raised-up straps that are not adjustable.
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3 comments
Amy Larder
My husband who had been diagnosed with Bulbar ALS disease for 2 years at the age of 63 had all his symptoms reversed with Ayurveda medicine from naturalherbscentre. com after undergoing their ALS/MND natural protocol, he no longer requires a feeding tube. God Bless all Lou Gehrig’s disease Caregivers. Stay Strong, take small moments throughout the day to thank yourself, to love your self, and pray to whatever faith, star, spiritual force you believe in and ask for strength. I can personally vouch for these remedy but you would probably need to decide what works best for you.
Amy Larder
My husband who had been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease for 2 years at the age of 63 had all his symptoms reversed with Ayurveda medicine from naturalherbscentre. com after undergoing their ALS/MND natural protocol. God Bless all Lou Gehrig’s disease Caregivers. Stay Strong, take small moments throughout the day to thank yourself, to love your self, and pray to whatever faith, star, spiritual force you believe in and ask for strength. I can personally vouch for these remedy but you would probably need to decide what works best for you.
Veronica McKall
My grandma has Lou Gehrig’s disease, she is about 75 years old it was diagnosed 2 years ago. Right now it’s getting more difficult to live for her, because of stiff muscles she can’t even move. Riluzole and Edaravone medicines are given, but won"t give much relief. She can"t eat food without choking. I thought this might be the last stage and the medications she was given did not help at all, so I started to do alot of research on natural treatments, I was introduced to Health Natural Centre and their ALS Herbal Protocol. She started on the ALS/MND Treatment last year, her symptoms gradually diminished including her vocal cord spasm, Body Weakness and Difficulty with swallowing. Reach them at healthnaturalcentre.org , She is getting active again since starting this treatment, she is able to walk again ( down the street and back )she have also resumed exercising to strengthen muscles!! God Bless all ALS Caregivers. Stay Strong, take small moments throughout the day to thank yourself, to love your self, and pray to whatever faith, star, spiritual force you believe in and ask for strength. I can personally vouch for these remedy but you would probably need to decide what works best for you.