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Post impairment syndrome

The article on the post impairment syndrome was very interesting. I have being experiencing all of the mentioned symptoms for the last two to three years. I don't think lockdown helped. I had to ...

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Post Impairment Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy

A common condition that adults with Cerebral Palsy live with, post-impairment syndrome, is a collection of symptoms and health problems that cause a great deal of discomfort, pain, and trouble with ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Cerebral palsy - 14 Feb 2019

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Free Bobath Post Impairment Syndrome Meet-UP

Post Impairment Syndrome Wednesday 20th October - 11:30am - 13:00pm Post Impairment Syndrome (PIS) is a common condition in adults with cerebral palsy causing fatigue, muscle and joint pain, and ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Cerebral palsy - 24 Sep 2021

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What Post-Impairment Syndrome Has Meant For Me

Ruth has CP and Perthes' Disease and has recently stopped teaching English after 25 years. She lives with her husband and Archie the cat. I can tell you a lot about my CP post-impairment ...

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I have cerebral palsy. Does anyone know about post impairment syndrome?

I have cerebralpalsy aspergers anxiety and depression I was wondering if anyone knows about the post impairment syndrome as I think I may have it I get such bad pains to the point sometimes I can’t ...

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Hi, my name is Welshjayne2021! Does anyone have advice on dealing with Post-Impairment Syndrome?

Hi, I’m Jayne and I live in sunny South Wales, with my youngest daughter and my husband. My eldest daughter and son live with their partners. I have had CP from birth and basically just got on with ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Cerebral palsy - 4 Mar 2021

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Showcasing our bloggers on International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2020

This Thursday (3 December 2020) is a special day for disabled people worldwide as we come together to celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This annual event, organised by the ...

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Festival Fever - do you think that festivals are accessible to you?

I love festivals, the music, the people, the fun, frolics and a few beers. But since my illness has resulted in impairments that affect me on a day to day basis, I worried about whether my favourite ...

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Assistive phone apps and the vital help they provide

As someone who is severely sight impaired, I often question my relationship with technology. Is it something I rely on? Or is it something I'm passionate about and would be regardless of my level ...

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MR rejected, can anyone help me decide whether I should appeal?

Hi everyone, Sorry this is so long, but I want to include everything necessary. I have been awarded 11 points in daily living, and feel that I should be awarded 2 for taking nutrition (I have been ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 22 Sep 2022

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