Guest guest Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 Eileen, If you are signed up with MRDD and Family Resource Dollars, you can use that money towards the purchase of equipment for your house. We just had to have our OT write up what she felt was needed for our child, which she asked us what we would like, we went through a catalog and then put an order in (faxed to our MRDD case worker).. cost us nothing and 2 weeks later we received a new larger trampoline, floor mats, and an indoor swing that fits in a doorway for our son that has a strap swing, platform swing and a trapeze bar for him. There are tons of other equipment and items that you can get as well, these were just the big ones for us. With family resources every family is entitled to $1500 every calendar year (their calendar year is July - June) with an occassional copay that comes off the top depending on your income, I know for us we only qualify to get $900 a year because of income. So if you were to order now, you could get equipment and then order again in July so by mid-summer have a nice room to work in. If that is not an option for you, http://www.southpawenterprises.com/ is the best website that we have found for ordering supplies.. or even ebay! get an idea of what it is you'd like, and see if you can make it someway yourself or order it on ebay. Hope that helps! J Olmsted Falls --- In , Eileen Sullivan <esullivan.home@...> wrote: > > Does anyone know of a place to buy/rent exercise equipment such as gym mats, large balls, large stacking pillows, ramps, slides? Obviously I don't want to spend a fortune, but I'd like to make a gross motor skills room to practice OT and Floortime. > > Thanks, Eileen > > > --------------------------------- > Check out the all-new beta - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 You would be suprised how many of these items you could find through Little Tykes, Toys-r-Us, or kid catalogs (toys to grow on, sensational beginnings, etc). If you want larger versions call the Commercial Gyms (like Gymnastic World or The Little Gym) and see if they will share their vendor w/you. Good Luck. LoucasEileen Sullivan <esullivan.home@...> wrote: Does anyone know of a place to buy/rent exercise equipment such as gym mats, large balls, large stacking pillows, ramps, slides? Obviously I don't want to spend a fortune, but I'd like to make a gross motor skills room to practice OT and Floortime. Thanks, Eileen Check out the all-new beta - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. Cheap Talk? Check out Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 I have seen gym mats at Costco, very cheap. Catalogues can be very pricey. Loucas <sloucas@...> wrote: You would be suprised how many of these items you could find through Little Tykes, Toys-r-Us, or kid catalogs (toys to grow on, sensational beginnings, etc). If you want larger versions call the Commercial Gyms (like Gymnastic World or The Little Gym) and see if they will share their vendor w/you. Good Luck. LoucasEileen Sullivan <esullivan.home > wrote: Does anyone know of a place to buy/rent exercise equipment such as gym mats, large balls, large stacking pillows, ramps, slides? Obviously I don't want to spend a fortune, but I'd like to make a gross motor skills room to practice OT and Floortime. Thanks, Eileen Check out the all-new beta - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. Cheap Talk? Check out Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. Everyone is raving about the all-new beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 We bought our " swing " at Hammocks.com. It is the one person hammock. Much cheaper than those OT cataloges. Laurie --- <egerpatt@...> wrote: > I have seen gym mats at Costco, very cheap. > Catalogues can be very pricey. > > Loucas <sloucas@...> wrote: > You would be suprised how many of these items you > could find through Little Tykes, Toys-r-Us, or kid > catalogs (toys to grow on, sensational beginnings, > etc). If you want larger versions call the > Commercial Gyms (like Gymnastic World or The Little > Gym) and see if they will share their vendor w/you. > Good Luck. Loucas > > Eileen Sullivan <esullivan.home@...> wrote: > Does anyone know of a place to buy/rent > exercise equipment such as gym mats, large balls, > large stacking pillows, ramps, slides? Obviously I > don't want to spend a fortune, but I'd like to make > a gross motor skills room to practice OT and > Floortime. > > Thanks, Eileen > > --------------------------------- > Check out the all-new beta - Fire up a > more powerful email and get things done faster. > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Cheap Talk? Check out Messenger's low > PC-to-Phone call rates. > > > > > --------------------------------- > Everyone is raving about the all-new beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Hello Meg. I use a recumbent stationary bike. My arthritis is in my feet so anything standing is out for now. You could also do yoga & pilates as well as weight training to build muscle. I exercise on my bike for 45 minutes 6 days per week and have found that it really helps with the fatigue. I also haven't gained any weight, even though I am steroids and my physical activity level isn't what is used to be. I can't do weights until I get my elbows, wrists, shoulders and hands under control, but I used to do those three days per week. Exercise takes time and commitment, but I think it is one of the most cost effective things I can do to try and keep this arthritis under control. Lori [ ] Exercise equipment Hi, all. I'm fairly new to the group and to RA. I'll be starting Plaquenil after I see my rheumatologist tomorrow, since getting a second opinion from a " city " doctor last month. Now that I'm starting medication, I feel that I am an official member of our exclusive club. Well, at least I have you all to help make the emotional side of things easier. Question today (I'm posting a second question as well, but as a separate thread to make it easier for others to follow): I would like to do some sort of exercise to maintain my muscles as much as possible. Going to an aquatic exercise class is not practical right now. Can any of you recommend any type of exercise equipment (stationary bike, treadmill, etc) that would be easiest on my joints and provide the best aerobic workout? Thank you for your suggestions. Meg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Hi Meg, The elliptical crosstrainer is a good machine if you can handle it. I used it at my health club for several years. Now I use the Cybex version which gives me more calories. Treadmill ok but weight bearing. Recumband bike ok, but doesn't use many calories for the time spent. Also take yoga classes that help my muscles. Debbie L --- In , " cubreportr " <cubreportr@...> wrote: > >> Question today (I'm posting a second question as well, but as a > separate thread to make it easier for others to follow): I would like > to do some sort of exercise to maintain my muscles as much as > possible. Going to an aquatic exercise class is not practical right > now. Can any of you recommend any type of exercise equipment > (stationary bike, treadmill, etc) that would be easiest on my joints > and provide the best aerobic workout? > > Thank you for your suggestions. > > Meg > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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