Pfreddee
Well-known
At the present time, I'm recovering from knee replacement surgery, and I am limited by the distance I can walk at any one time. How many of you out there have the same problem of limited mobility? How do you deal with it? If it's a permanent feature of your life, how have you coped with that? I'm very curious about other people's solutions, because they have most likely come up with solutions I haven't thought of.
Thank you to all who reply.
With best regards,
Pfreddee(Stephen)
Thank you to all who reply.
With best regards,
Pfreddee(Stephen)
kxl
Social Documentary
I've been disabled since I was 16, but two years ago (now 52), my lower back condition deteriorated to the point that I now walk with a cane (or trekking poles) although there is still pain when I do. A walker/rollator has been a godsend, although I generally only use one when traveling (when I might have to walk relatively long distances or on rough terrain). ANother advantage to a rollator is that I no longer have to worry about photo gear weight or bulk -- I just set it on the rollator seat or in the basket.
My street photography style has also changed - where I used to be able to stroll and shoot, I now have to perch somewhere before shooting.
You might also want to reach out to http://www.abilities.com/. They host an expo that showcase information workshops and adaptive equipment. I'm going to the LA expo next month.
Regards,
Keith
My street photography style has also changed - where I used to be able to stroll and shoot, I now have to perch somewhere before shooting.
You might also want to reach out to http://www.abilities.com/. They host an expo that showcase information workshops and adaptive equipment. I'm going to the LA expo next month.
Regards,
Keith
Kenj8246
Well-known
Hello, Stephen. I have two total knee replacements and a right shoulder replacement. The knees have 20+ years on them, the shoulder a little less. I'm about as mobile as I've ever been, given the fact that I'm now 67. Don't get discouraged; with time and therapy--lots of physical therapy--you will be okay. I do just about what I want to. No softball or anything like that but I'm a little 'long in the tooth' for sports now anyway. 
Mine are courtesy of rheumatoid arthritis. If this is your problem, I can heartily recommend Enbrel. It's made a huge difference in my life. Expensive but well worth it.
Best advice? Make up your mind that you're gonna do what you want to and pursue it.
Best,
Kenny
Mine are courtesy of rheumatoid arthritis. If this is your problem, I can heartily recommend Enbrel. It's made a huge difference in my life. Expensive but well worth it.
Best advice? Make up your mind that you're gonna do what you want to and pursue it.
Best,
Kenny
Chriscrawfordphoto
Real Men Shoot Film.
I've been in poor health all of my life, but in the last couple years, my ability to walk long distances carrying heavy gear has declined greatly. I sold my Hasselblad kit, a body and three lenses (50, 80, 150mm) and replaced them with a Mamiya 6 set with the same three focal lengths. More recently, I ditched camera bags for a photo vest; its easier to carry the weight in that than in a shoulder bag. Getting rid of the uber-heavy gear helped me a lot. Aside from that, I don't go out on days when I feel tired, am in pain, or don' feel well.