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Mark your clalendar! Meeting Dates11/17/2010 All of our Amputee Support Group meetings are held in the Patient Dining Room on the 4Th floor at Waccamaw Community Hospital.For more info contact: Kay Price, LMSW at 843-652-1395 or Alex Lyons, CPO at 845-347-5800
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In their own words...
"I have been to many Orthotists for my orthotic needs and Alex Lyons is the one who has made the most positive impact on my life. His ability and his concern for his patients are of the highest standard. He takes a sincere interest in his patient's needs and always takes the time to listen. He will even stop and greet you on the street and ask how you are doing."
Teresa Holtsclaw
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| Lyons Links: Issue 20 | November 2010
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Greetings!
This November, the American Diabetes Association is asking: How will you Stop Diabetes The future is in your hands. Last November, the American Diabetes Association launched the Stop Diabetes movement, with the audacious goal of having 1 million people join in the first year. So far, more than 835,000 people around the country have raised their hand and pledged to join the fight.
For American Diabetes Month, create a 30-second video telling us why you want to Stop Diabetes. Top 3 winners will receive an iPad, courtesy of VSP® Vision Care.
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Lyons P&O's mission is caring for all your prosthetic and orthotic needs! If there is anything we can do to make your O&P experience even better, don't hesitate to let us know!Please feel free to let us know your thoughts and opinions on our newsletter and please, feel free to forward it on to anyone you think might like to receive it.
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127 Hours
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127 Hours is the true story of mountain climber Aron Ralston's remarkable adventure to save himself after a fallen boulder crashes on his arm and traps him in an isolated canyon in Utah. Over the next five days Ralston examines his life and survives the elements to finally discover he has the courage and the wherewithal to extricate himself by any means necessary, including cutting off his own arm and then having to scale a 65 foot wall and hike over eight miles before he is finally rescued. Interested in seeing the film? More info! |
| Ask Alex Lyons, CPO | Questions for the orthotist
Q: I wear an AFO on my right leg because of a foot drop. Recently, I have noticed some red marks on my ankle after wearing the brace even for a short time. I have also noticed that the metal piece that holds the strap is becoming loose, what should I do?
A: It is common for red marks to appear on the skin after wearing a brace. Usually these red marks are in the area of the strap or anywhere there is contact with the brace, even soft padding can leave a mark, like the way a tight pair of socks can.
If the redness lasts for more than 10-15 minutes after removing the brace, or if there is a blister, sore or pain in the area of the red mark, you should make an appointment at the office right away.
It is very common for a brace to require adjustments. If necessary, methods such as adding more padding, heat relief and re-alignment of the brace can be used to relieve excessive pressure or discomfort.
The metal piece you are referring to is the rivet that holds the strap on to the brace. Occasionally rivets become loose, and they need to be replaced by the orthotist. This is usually a simple repair.
You should make an appointment at the office you are being seen at to have this fixed. Remember, you can always call to speak with the orthotist with any questions or concerns you are having with your brace.
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The mission of Lyons Prosthetics & Orthotics is to promote the well-being of individuals with amputations, orthopedic injuries, and disabilities in the Horry County Community. We provide accessible, quality O&P care, utilizing state of the art designed artificial limbs and braces. We are committed to quality and emphasize trust, respect, confidentiality, and compassion in a collaborative effort with the overall greater health care community.If there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to contact me at 843-347-5800.
Sincerely,
Alexander Lyons, CPO
Lyons Prosthetics & Orthotics
(843) 347-5800
PS - Your Low Country recipe of the month!
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Did you know? Lyons does knee AND back braces!
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