Disability Insider Tips

Muscular dystrophy consists of a group of muscle diseases where muscles become damaged causing weakness. There are many different types of muscular dystrophy. Many occur starting in childhood, mainly in boys. Other types do not become evident until later in life, ususally in those in their 40’s or 50’s.  There is no cure, but therapy […]

Complications due to diabetes are very frequent ranging from heart disease, eye problems, increased chances for strokes,  painful diabetic neuropathy, kidney failure,  poor circulation and infections.  Diabetes increases the risk for developing coronary artery disease causing chest pain as well as blocking arteries to the brain, kidneys and feet. Strokes are more common in diabetics. […]

Fractures of the spine can cause serious injuries. Most fractures involve the lower spine with about five to ten percent located in the cervical spine(neck).  They are most commonly due to trauma secondary to a car accident, sport injury or a fall.  Women, especially if they suffer from osteoporoosis,  are also at risk.  The most […]

Chronic fatigue syndrome(CFS) consists of a variety of symptoms that causes fatigue affecting social as well as occupational activites. The chief problem is the persistence of extreme fatigue which cannot be explained by a physical or mental disorder. Social security states that such cases require the the presence of 4 or more specific symptoms that […]

The  Achilles tendon is one of largest and strongest tendons in our body. It connects the heel bone to the muscles in the back of the calf . Its function is extremely important for activites such as walking, stair climbing, jumping and standing on the toes.  When walking,  it assists in raising your heel and […]

Partial amputation of one’s fingers is not an uncommon event. In adults,  hand and finger injuries are frequently due to accidents when using power tools. Hands perform many actions ranging from the very delicate to the forceful and strenuous.  If this results in difficulty performing your job duties, then you should consider applying for social […]

Tennis elbow(lateral epicondylitis) is an inflammation of the tendons and muscles  of the elbow  and forearm causing pain on the outside of the elbow. It is believed to be due to overuse. Besides athletes,  other individuals such as carpenters, painters and plumbers are susceptible 0f developing this condition.  However, it can occur without a history […]

Regardless of whether you receive or are denied Social Security benefits due to knee problems, you should attempt to improve strength in your legs in order to enable you to walk as normally as possible.  We take our ability to walk for granted. However, when problems with your knees develop the loss of ability to […]

Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis that mainly affects the spine causing pain and stiffness in the entire spine and somtimes involving the shoulders, hips and chest wall. The cause is unknown.  As opposed to other forms of arthritis ankylosing spondylitis often occurs in younger persons,  between 18 to the upper 40’s.  The cause […]

Amputation of a leg can occur due a various causes such as traumatic injuries from traffic accidents, military combat, cancer,, poor blood supply or infections.  Following surgery, an individual is fitted with an artificial limb called a prosthesis.  The ability to get a good fit for the prosthesis is critical and involves multiple visits to […]