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by ASC
Mon Feb 03, 2014 5:33 pm
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: Greetings!
Replies: 1
Views: 2501

Greetings!

Hi All: My name is Tony (ASC), and I was born into this world by OBPI. My delivery Doctor in 1959 hyper-extended my right arm by pulling on it. Thus, causing Erb's Palsy. When I was about 8 years old, I went through an experimental forearm and elbow rotation to increase the use of my arm. I'm happy ...
by ASC
Wed Jan 29, 2014 8:50 pm
Forum: Adaptations & DIY
Topic: Backpacking and BPI
Replies: 2
Views: 6724

Backpacking and BPI

Have you ever wanted to go backpacking? But, you do not think you are able because of BPI. Well, guess what. You can, providing one has enough muscle mass on the shoulders. Today's backpack's are equipped with many adjustment features that allows a fine tuned fit for anyone with BPI. To prove my poi...
by ASC
Tue Jan 28, 2014 6:39 pm
Forum: New? Start Here!
Topic: UBPN Chatroom
Replies: 102
Views: 74535

Re: UBPN Chatroom

New Chatroom: Erb's Palsy by ASC
by ASC
Fri Oct 12, 2012 11:56 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Your Mental Health and BPI
Replies: 0
Views: 1885

Your Mental Health and BPI

BPI is a preventable injury. However, many Doctor's use the improper technique for birthing. BPI is both a physical and mental health issue. Nerve damage, bone misalignment, and the inability to use the injured area affects our mental health. Because our arm(s) are BPI, we find the easiest of tasks ...