Reddit mentions: The best books about physical impairments

I LOVE yoga! I really like hard yoga workouts (when I say hard, I mean strength and show off moves). I highly recommend Dylan Werner (he's kickass https://www.alomoves.com/instructors/dylanwerner?instructors=dylanwerner&order=relevance&), Patrick Beach, and Ashley Galvin. I have used the Alo Moves app for years (was formerly named the Cody App). Dylan has some great stretching classes called Elasticity and Plasticity (his true strength series are phenomenal too, heck I love everything he creates). They are very similar to the GMB Focused Flexibility that uses PNF style stretching. Basically, you are remodeling your fascia. Oh, and Steve's Overcoming Poor Posture https://amzn.to/2Ned2tG (same author who wrote OG coupled with Jarlo from GMB) is a great book with some solid stretches. I feel like I just barfed this out and didn't really organize my thoughts for you, but if you tell me more about your yoga goals, I can probably give you better direction. If you are already hitting it hard with strength workouts using your BW, you probably are more interested in stretching and mobility--maintaining or increasing flexibility and range of motion. In addition to the resources I already listed above, I highly recommend "The Supple Leopard" https://amzn.to/2CerED3 . Happy Stretching!

I don't get that, but I feel super conscious of gravity, like I'm stranded on Jupiter or something.

Gotta exercise to build up your muscles. Yes I know how freaking hard it is. If all you can tolerate is a 5 minute exercise routine with 1 pound weights and super slow reps then do that. I did PT when I first got sick and yes it's entirely possible to build up your muscles and even your stamina. BUT, but, you can still trigger PEM, so start off very small and only increase gradually.

Also stretches to pull your shoulders together in the back. In yoga we call them heart openers. We do a lot of back thingies in yoga class. Neck and shoulder stretches are also beneficial.

I have a book of super easy back exercises that are gentle enough to do every day. When I was really sick I could only do about 5-10 minutes a day. Now I can do a whole chapter. https://www.amazon.com/Backache-Exercises-Arthur-Klein-Sobel/dp/B000OX62E6/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, so I also sometimes have fatigue issues and hand joint pain. I wouldn’t say I’ve been following the strong curves program for a while now, but I definitely do the exercises in the book (but you can find them elsewhere online too).

I also have a glute imbalance, and this has helped me more than 6 months of physical therapy did. I mainly do the activation exercises, glute bridges, hip thrusts, good mornings, Bulgarian split squats, Romanian dead lifts, clamshells, side lying abductions, and core exercise. Not all in one day, I’ll usually do 3-4 after warming up with the activation exercises or some rowing if my hands are feeling good. It will take me about 20-30 minutes total.

I also do 15-30 minutes of restorative yoga daily with an emphasis on hip opening through the (free) Down Dog app. That really helps me the most, and I highly recommend yoga, but if it’s not for you, definitely at least a good stretching routine.

Brett is releasing a new book in a couple weeks called The Glute Lab so maybe hold out for that if you can.

Best of luck to you! I know working out with health issues is a bitch, and a lot of time I just would rather lay in bed, but keeping strong, flexible, and active has really helped my condition.

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Handwriting for Heroes: Learn to Write with Your Non-Dominant Hand in Six Weeks might be helpful if you want to write in cursive. I tried it and I can write ok with my left hand (print and cursive). If you want to get to a point where your handwriting is as neat and feels as natural when using your right hand, you will have to keep working at it after finishing the book.

I do some basic signs with my twins (they are only 4.5 months but i figure starting early and stickign with it is the best way for them to get the idea) and the signs I use are hungry, milk, mommy, daddy, kitty, ball, and done/finished.

I found this book pretty useful as it doesn't just tell you what signs to use and when it also has a lot of stuff on what it might look like if your baby starts to sign back at you because they don't have the motor control to make the exact sign at the same time that they figure out that the sign means something and try to make it themselves.

Here's the book by Tim Johnson, He also has a blog but it hasn't been working for me recently, might just be a problem on my side. He's also super responsive to emails, as is Daniel Kish.

They have lessons and steps, but I've never been able to advance past the most basic (clicking at a board or flat object until you can tell when you're facing a wall)

Good luck! If you get farther then I did, let me know how you did it haha

Thanks for the link, Steven. I would also like to add, that this review on Amazon.ca of your book OPP seems to say that theyve been able to reverse years of computer using your techniques proscribed. After all, lots of computer work leads to poor posture, which is exactly what OPP sets out to correct! :p In my view, that's a pretty good endorsement.

https://www.amazon.ca/Overcoming-Poor-Posture-Systematic-Performance/dp/194755400X/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1523238811&sr=8-3&keywords=overcoming+gravity#customerReviews
>This is a much smaller book than his previous one. I think it is as big as it needs to be though. It's basically some great explanations followed by some exercise info and how to do them. The rest of the book gives you different exercise plans. Ive been using the exercises throughout the day for the past 2 weeks and have already seen some great improvements in my shoulders starting to open up. 20 years of computer work has done some serious damage and my shoulders are on fire constantly along with pretty terrible posture. I have been doing exercise on and off for years and this is the first time in a while that I am feeling that progress is being made. Looking forward to more recovery.

If you think your problems might be hypermobility-related, perhaps you could explore (if you haven't already):

http://hypermobility.org
(I believe HMS is considered by some experts to be equivalent to one form of EDS)
Their forum has some useful entries on books, papers, and treatments if you browse around.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1848190689?pc_redir=1409252128&robot_redir=1

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/0750653906?pc_redir=1410746322&robot_redir=1
(For practitioners or keen patients)

I can't guarantee these resources will be applicable to you, but if hypermobility is involved then these are often-cited resources.

I understand that physio exercises working on core and individual joint stability are regarded as very important, in addition to gentle exercise at whatever level you can manage, but ideally led by a physio who is familiar with hypermobility. (It's very easy to cheat on the exercises if you are bendy, which then gives the mistaken impression that they don't help.). Rosemary Keer has some interesting overview papers in this area, which can be found with google.

[I am posting the links above as I have found them useful, not because I have associations with the authors or organisations.]

She doesn't have an implant. I have no idea what the oralist thing means. She knows sign language, and I see her use it all the time, so I think she is cool with it. Is it okay for me to ask these things?

This hasn't been a problem so far. It was kind of goofy, and we were laughing a lot. My face is really expressive, I'm not stoic at all.

Yeah, we ended up using the notebook a lot.

Yeah, the lip reading lead to some interesting misunderstandings... I was talking about how I'm trying to become a musician and she asked if I was pre med. Anyway, I got some basic signs down. I bought The American Sign Language Phrase Book and Talking with Your Hands. Can you recommend any more books on ASL or the deaf community?

Sertaline FTW here too, currently experimenting with a 200mg dose (it's not going well, probbaly going down to 150).

I also occasionally get batches of amitriptyline to help with sleep.

Outside of that, I would heartily recommend this book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Been-There-Done-That-This/dp/1849059640

Successful aspies share their stories, thoughts, and coping methods. If nothing else it's reassuring to know there are other people out there who do understand exactly how you feel.

Beyond that, I keep busy.

In the spirit of "the importance of exercise" post a couple days ago, I've written a couple books on bodyweight strength training and posture.

• Overcoming Gravity 2nd Ed
  
• Overcoming Poor Posture
  
  Feel free to ask questions about them if you're interested about health and wellness.

For those who mentioned being interested in books in this thread:
[Asperger Syndrome Employment Workbook] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Asperger-Syndrome-Employment-Workbook-Professionals/dp/1853027960/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468747819&sr=8-1&keywords=Asperger+Syndrome+Employment+Workbook)

Survival Tips for Women with ADHD - Suitable for more than just women, and more than just ADHD.

[Build Your Own Life: A Self-Help Guide for Individuals with Asperger] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Build-Your-Own-Life-Individuals/dp/1843101149?ie=UTF8&ref_=asap_bc)

A Field Guide to Earthlings

Been There. Done That. Try This!: An Aspie's Guide to Life on Earth

The Guide to Good Mental Health on the Autism Spectrum

Women and Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Understanding Life Experiences from Early Childhood to Old Age

Autism Equality in the Workplace: Removing Barriers and Challenging Discrimination - Some parts are more for employers or those supporting autistic people into work but others are more for autistic people.

Sensory Issues for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Very Late Diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome

Living Sensationally: Understanding Your Senses

Aspies on Mental Health: Speaking for Ourselves

The Hidden Curriculum of Getting and Keeping a Job: Navigating the Social Landscape of Employment

Asperger's Syndrome Workplace Survival Guide

The Complete Guide to Getting a Job for People with Asperger's Syndrome

Unemployed on the Autism Spectrum

Asperger Syndrome and Employment

I'm going to stop there, though I could add loads more books. No single book has all the answers obviously and some are better than others in their presentation and approach. I've read most of them, but there are a couple that are still on my "to read" list so I won't make a sweeping comment about the usefulness of all of them - but the ones I have finished have contained useful advice.

Is it a problem with both hands or just your dominant hand?

Edit: here's a great book with exercises that teach how to write with your non dominant hand. If the problem is in just one hand.

http://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Heroes-Learn-Non-Dominant-Weeks/dp/1932690697

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https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Heroes-Learn-Non-Dominant-Weeks/dp/1932690697?keywords=Handwriting+heroes&qid=1536754774&sr=8-1-spons&ref=sr_1_1_sspa&psc=1
This is a book for learning how to write with your non dominant hand. It might be useful, as after removing the cast, your hand might be weak.

I hear you 100%

Here's a very small intro to the lengths that our bodies go through to maintain optimum concentrations of components of our blood:
http://www.chemistry.wustl.edu/~edudev/LabTutorials/CourseTutorials/LabTutorials/Buffer/Buffer.htm

> Blood tests should establish whether supplements are even required.

I personally know people who felt loads better after taking nutrient X, even though blood test said that nutrient X levels were fine...our body has numerous mechanisms to pull nutrients out of our body into our blood to make sure those changes are very small.

> No need to buy them if the levels are fine.

The "right levels" can vary strongly by person. Biochemical Individuality goes into detail about why blood chemistry averages can range from useless to counterproductive when it comes down to an individual: https://www.amazon.com/Biochemical-Individuality-Roger-Williams/dp/0879838930

Blood tests are great for many other things...like detecting SEVERE deficiencies...infections, etc. But less useful answering the exact question of "Should I take supplement X?".

Hi there, and welcome back.

I would very much like this book, please. It talks about the world without us and how Mother Nature will take back the planet from us.

A room without books is like a body without a soul.

Thank you.

You're in luck, a fellow redditor is an expert in this area & has written a book on that very topic!

https://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Poor-Posture-Systematic-Performance/dp/194755400X/

Brief summary review here:

https://www.losestubbornfat.com/overcoming-poor-posture-book-review/

Skim this thread if you're interested:

https://www.reddit.com/r/bodyweightfitness/comments/84edfx/has_anyone_read_lows_overcoming_poor_posture_a/

Been There, Done That - Try This (edited by tony Atwood) might be useful. There are a couple of good books aimed at teenagers also which may or may not be helpful - freaks, geeks and Asperger syndrome by Luke Jackson and the asperkids book of (secret) social rules by Jennifer O’Toole

The other thing to consider is using trusted neurotypicals as social rules translators - no book is going to cover every situation fully or enable you to see clues that may be obvious to NTs.

Hey! I saw this comment, and thought about [this] (https://www.amazon.com/Been-There-Done-That-This/dp/1849059640) great book that I got recently!

Go to Amazon.ca and search for Jarlo Ilano. It's there for free. I just got it :-) Edit: direct link http://www.amazon.ca/Oiling-Hinges-Restrictions-Pain-Free-Movement-ebook/dp/B00K7IX2U0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404262977&sr=8-1&keywords=jarlo+ilano

Something like OG but for posture? Looks like you are in luck.

having not done a thorough physical, bloodwork and examination i would have to assume this is unlikely.

Not to say they aren't healthy, but they are definitely not the peak of healthy since there is bound to be missing nutrients, enzymes, bacteria and chemicals in their diets.

check out http://www.amazon.com/Biochemical-Individuality-Roger-Williams/dp/0879838930

Free in the UK aswell.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Oiling-Hinges-Restrictions-Pain-Free-Movement-ebook/dp/B00K7IX2U0/ref=sr_1_1/280-5832431-6770604?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1404287275&sr=1-1&keywords=Oiling+the+Hinges%3A+Fixing+Common+Restrictions+to+Pain-Free+Movement

I found [this one](https://www.amazon.com/Been-There-Done-That-This/dp/1849059640) very helpful

This makes a good read.

https://benjamins.com/catalog/z.199

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/study-abroad-ucl/study-abroad-guide/modules/plin7309

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Understanding-Deaf-Culture-Search-Deafhood/dp/1853595454

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seeing-Voices-Journey-into-World/dp/0330523643/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1526106775&sr=1-1&keywords=seeing+voices&dpID=41p5gh8h4XL&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch

Although don't buy from amazon as Jeff Bezos is an arse.

I can see where they are coming from. Hearing types and tech-bros combining together has the potential to monetise and exploit deaf culture something horrible. My NVQ tutor was big into "deaf power" and an advocate of destroying cochlear implants as they were slowly eroding the standard of BSL within the Deaf community. http://www.beautifulbsl.co.uk/about-me/

Being monolateral deaf, a lipspeaker, a signer, oral and eloquent I find it hard to judge anyone or make a verdict myself.

I am doing an MSc in Digital Education and the general consensus is that AI is here and will continue to develop in both beautiful and horrifying ways. But compassion needs to be where we begin. You are designing a tool but in order to have good design you need to understand who you are making it for first.

Advanced reading (authored by a mod)

https://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Poor-Posture-Systematic-Performance/dp/194755400X

> to be worth $50

$13.49 in paperback here

Steven Low is the Overcoming Gravity guy - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/194755400X/

But I will warn you of 2 aspect to this. One: If you have a stomach still (like carrying excess weight here, even if in totality you are "healthy" weight), you will likely not entirely fix this. Two: Depending on your age and the period of time in which you have had this, you will likely have to basically force yourself into the correct position for a long, long time.

I have also heard of some people getting benefit from double the amount of pull exercises they do versus push exercises, especially increasing the amount of rows and face pulls.

Try this. I used it with both of my sons and it really helped.

• Caged in Chaos for a personal/anecdotal view.
  
  
• That's the Way I Think as an explanation of the profile of features associated with dyspraxia.

Biochemical Individuality....
Scroll down to the reviews....

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The newest version of this book was released in September 2019, so I am guessing there is quite a bit of new content.

Here you go.

One of the Mods wrote a book titled, “Overcoming Poor Posture.

Maybe worth checking out?

I was going into my third year at university and had always felt out of place and slightly ostracized, never understanding why. After going through some bad bouts of depression in my first two years, I had heard the word aspergers mentioned before and the thought had crossed my mind but I never pursued learning more. One night I was having a particularly bad tantrum and explored more about asperger's, hoping to find some answers. I read an anecdotal story about an NT's relationship with an aspie which I really connected with (obviously on the aspie's side). Then I bought a Tony Atwood book which I started to identify even more with. By this point I was pretty sure that I had aspergers, but kept that mostly to myself and my girlfriend. I read more and became more sure, and a year later I got my official diagnosis which stamped out the last bit of doubt I had that it maybe wasn't aspergers

There is actually a vin asserting this questing when interacting with the blind

http://www.amazon.com/Can-You-See-Now-Successfully/dp/1517654807

I started doing the stretches daily and within a week noticed a difference. 2 months later... I do them at least every other day now with my usual workout, sometimes daily if I'm going running on my off days.

Posture has been about 2 months, not perfect yet, but a lot better than it used to be. I did end up buying Overcoming Poor Posture and took a bunch of tips from that and passed it along to relatives with back/neck issues.

Not sure about the ab work, but if it hurts I wouldn't continue or look for some alternative moves / regressions

This is a major theme in the book Rheumatoid Arthritis Unmasked: 10 Dangers of Rheumatoid Disease that I am currently reading.
https://www.amazon.com/Rheumatoid-Arthritis-Unmasked-Dangers-Disease-ebook/dp/B074CLX8TT

There is the suggestion that it should be called Rheumatoid Disease, vice Arthritis, since the disease is so much more than just arthritis but also the argument that a name change won't do much now.

People also don't realize how much faking we do to appear "normal".

His grandson was in a bad longboarding accident 5 years ago, hospitalized and some nasty brain damage. He wrote it up in a kindle book if you wanna know more.

And he is writing the Last Runelords book, but hasn't said a release date yet.

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In the last 5 years he's been splitting time between writing and teaching writing in recent years it seems. He contributed to Unfettered II, an anthology that Brandon Sanderson, Jim Butcher, and some others were in, he still judges the Writers of the Future contest, he wrote the middle-grade Ravenspell series, and edited an old caveman epic, the Serpent Catch series, and got it up on Kindle.

Oh, and he runs a blog on writing over at mystorydoctor.com, the place he sells workshops and editing services out of.

So no, he's not pumping out novels a la Brandon Sanderson, but he's around.

It is, white people very quickly took buffalo killing to a whole other level.

Jarring as this picture is, however, I don't think the correct lesson to draw is that Europeans were the only ones to drive species extinct. It's quite possible that Native Americans helped to kill off all sorts of species. About 10,000 years ago, when humans are thought to have first arrived in North America, there was a massive die-off of large animals in North America which may have been caused to some degree by those people. It wouldn't have happened as quickly as Europeans wiped species out over the past few centuries, but over hundreds or thousands of years Native Americans may have done comparable or greater damage to the world's collection of large creatures.

In fact, in The World Without Us, Alan Weisman argues that buffalo themselves may have been headed in the direction of extinction from overhunting by Natives (Chapter 6), but the buffalo got a reprieve when European diseases decimated the Native population, allowing buffalo to spread across the continent again. Of course if that was the case, the reprieve was short-lived since Europeans quickly kicked into buffalo killing gear and more or less snuffed them out over the course of a few decades.