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Kevin Cleary has been a Health Products For You contributor for many years and has a degree in marketing. His health and wellness journey has a very personal meaning and has guided him in his content writing for HPFY.
In 2006, he sustained an injury while jumping on a trampoline with his son, severely injuring his neck and has been living as a quadriplegic since. His injury forced him to learn facets of the medical product field that he would otherwise not have known.
After several years of therapy, he has used many medical devices such as wheelchairs, standing frames, neuromuscular stimulators, as well as other rehab/therapy items that have helped him live life to the fullest. This hands-on insight has helped him with research and content creation. Kevin enjoys sampling cuisines from different countries, listening to music, watching sports and enjoying a glass of single malt scotch!
In a candid conversation with Linda Guerrera, HPFY's Digital Content Manager, Kevin opens up about his life-altering experience and its profound impact on him. Join us as we delve into his remarkable journey, where resilience, determination, and the power of the human spirit shine through. Click here to watch Kevin's Series, Paralyzed But Not Defeated.
Management of Immobile Patients and Their Toileting Needs
Believe it or not, the waste our bodies produce can actually be hazardous to us, so it is imperative to be able to use the toilet in a safe and proper manner. However, sometimes there are circumstances that can make going to the bathroom a challenging endeavor. Old age, injury or disease can negatively impact our ability to expel waste in a safe manner and our bathrooms can be our biggest enemies. Using a commode chair that suits your needs can make this crucial activity simpler, easier and safer.
Maximize Your Flexible Spending Account: Use It or Lose It!!
Medical health plans come in many forms, including a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). This account is offered by employers to help their employees pay for eligible medical, dental, and vision care expenses that may not be covered by their healthcare plan.
10 Things You Can Spend Your FSA Money On Before It Expires
Wondering what can you spend FSA money on? HPFY is here with a list of things to spend FSA money on before the year ends. Check out now!
Uses and Operation of Homecare Medical Suction Units
Health Products for You offers a wide range of medical suction units for use in the home in order to make suction therapy more convenient and easy.
Ergonomic Medical Stools for Hospital Facility
An ergonomic medical stool allows physicians, clinicians, and caregivers the comfort to get through a long workday and Health Products for You offers a wide range of medical stools for all.
Brave the Cold: How to Get Through the Winter
The cold, dark months of winter create their own set of problems for those who may rely on respiratory and mobility aids such as wheelchairs & CPAP machines. HPFY offers solutions to these unique winter problems.
Finding Help for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful, debilitating disease that attacks the joints of your body and can make the simplest tasks difficult and painful. Rheumatoid arthritis is classified as an autoimmune disease since it occurs when your immune system attacks your own body’s tissue instead of foreign pathogens creating joint pain.
Medical Conditions and Their Treatments with Electrotherapy
The use of electrical impulses during physiotherapy treatment can have a multitude of applications. While it sounds scary, electrotherapy has a multitude of uses.
Taping and Strapping for Sports Injuries
Getting back into whatever sport you enjoy after injury requires a combination of rest and therapy to overcome your ailment. Trainers and athletes understand that fully recovering from any sports injury minimizes the risk of re-injury upon return to action.
Early Injury Treatment-Patient Care Questions Answered
Minor injuries can escalate into major problems if the initial, early injury treatment is botched or done incorrectly. There is nothing simple about first aid and the ability to heal properly can be hampered if the proper techniques are not followed or ignored.
Pneumonia Oxygen Therapy Options: All You Need to Know
Breathing is perhaps the most essential physiological process. Any issue with your lungs affects the quality of your life and impacts your overall well-being. One such grave issue that can trouble your lungs is pneumonia.
Danger: This Flu Season Is for Real!!
If anyone has seen the news, this year’s flu season is one of the worst on record. Every state in the United States, except Hawaii, is reporting larger numbers of flu cases this year.