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@tjanderson0709 Күн бұрын
I want to do appreciate that explanation. I have a c4 and C5 spinal cord injury. I am my fourth month of recovery walking with a walker so far. Your video taught me a lot thank you very much
@reneebrown1655 Күн бұрын
I noticed your knee guards r positioned up close to your knees at all times. I have the seat elevator and sometimes I’ll put knee guards on and tilt (also have anterior tilt) all the way forward so I’m halfway standing. But they’ve got my knee brace positioned with 2 inches of space between my knees and the knee guards. So when I tilt all the way forward with seat elevator all the way up, of course I slide forward into guards. Then when I’m done and go down, I’m practically laying on my back! Are they positioned wrong??
@OscarPerezPousada-sn2do 2 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story
@masonx54 2 күн бұрын
You're welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting!
@Daligga 3 күн бұрын
Oh there are so many good ideas in this video, it's great!
@masonx54 3 күн бұрын
Awesome, I'm glad you think that! Thank you for watching and commenting!
@Bettinasisrg 3 күн бұрын
I had a friend in high school a lot like you in the early 1980s. He was honor student and athlete and this is when 3 wheelers were just coming out. He flipped it over a hill and become a quadriplegic. Also lost 3 good friends in drunk driving accidents. I'm glad you're doing so well now! Your story needs telling and I appreciate you're brave enough to do it, thank you.
@masonx54 3 күн бұрын
Yeah, those Honda three-wheelers were infamous for flipping. Haha I'm sorry to hear that. I appreciate your compliments. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@EmmyWheelieBops 4 күн бұрын
Thank you for the explanation, I wish more people knew the difference. I am T5 complete ASIA A since 2019. I can’t move or feel anything at all below the middle of my chest.
@masonx54 4 күн бұрын
I also wish more people knew the difference. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@gimpgangster 5 күн бұрын
Getting the back is the most fun
@gimpgangster 5 күн бұрын
Cutting our hair is so much fun…. Not! lol.
@masonx54 5 күн бұрын
Well, I guess it's like brushing teeth. It might not be fun, but it's something that needs to be done. Haha I'd rather save money and do it myself, especially since it takes me less than 10 minutes. It would be more difficult though if you don't cut it short like I do. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@gimpgangster 5 күн бұрын
@@masonx54 I got you man. Quads unite 🤘🏻
@sappmandew 5 күн бұрын
My last cut was around 30 + 10 for a tip
@masonx54 5 күн бұрын
$40 for a haircut?! That's crazy in my opinion. Haha How often do you get a haircut? Thank you for watching and commenting!
@taraisaacs8965 5 күн бұрын
If I remember correctly, you are 9 years post injury. For the 10th anniversary of your accident I have a video idea. Reflect back on how far you have come and if you had to do rehab all over again what would you do differently?
@masonx54 5 күн бұрын
Yes, you are correct. That is a great video idea! I appreciate your suggestion, and I will be sure to write it down. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@robertrohan5212 5 күн бұрын
Great job on your video! Keep up the great work and always approve of anyone helping out others making life easier. I always found it easier to wear lightweight running shoes. Easy on easy off.
@masonx54 5 күн бұрын
That makes sense, and I appreciate you sharing that. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@AaronShu 5 күн бұрын
Awesome advice and tips. Thank you, Mason
@masonx54 5 күн бұрын
I appreciate that! Thank you for watching and commenting!
@taraisaacs8965 6 күн бұрын
I wear Nike’s about a size or 2 bigger than my actual size since my feet are very sensitive
@masonx54 6 күн бұрын
I appreciate you sharing that useful tip. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@taraisaacs8965 5 күн бұрын
@@masonx54 what size do you wear actual size or do you get them larger to make it easier to put on and take off?
@masonx54 5 күн бұрын
I wear size 13 and did so even before becoming paralyzed.
@mikec7658 6 күн бұрын
I don’t wear shoes or slippers or socks anymore my feet hurt and I have issues leaning over. I have padded footrest and a zip up leg cover for when it’s cold or raining outside.
@masonx54 6 күн бұрын
Dang, have you damaged your feet by not wearing shoes? My shoes have protected my feet many times. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@mikec7658 6 күн бұрын
@@masonx54 my feet have blood flow issues and raynauds and edema both feet and legs and some nerve problems bad veins in both legs. It’s been more than 4 years since I’ve put anything on my feet and had swelling problems most of my life.
@WilliamBlakely 6 күн бұрын
I wear Nike flyease shoes because I have issues with the heel of a regular shoe, so I can easily zip open the back of the shoe and the heel isn't an issue. I've also figured out that in my opinion, buying shoes directly from Nike instead of an Amazon related company like Zappos make them last longer 🙂
@masonx54 6 күн бұрын
I can see how the zipper on the back of the shoe helps. Yeah, some stuff on Amazon isn't quality. Haha Thank you for watching and commenting!
@WilliamBlakely 6 күн бұрын
@@masonx54 yeah, I bought my first two pairs of Nike flyease shoes from Zappos and I think the zipper ripped off one pair and the bottom of the heel on the other pair of shoes started to look like like it was coming off the shoe as well 🤦♂️
@uberdriver8743 6 күн бұрын
Those shoes that Michael J Fox wore in Back To The Future 2 would be perfect for quads
@masonx54 6 күн бұрын
Yes, they would. I think NIKE came out with self-lacing shoes, but I don't know the name of them. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@WilliamBlakely 6 күн бұрын
@@masonx54 they're called Nike adapt bb and I'm not sure if they're available anymore
@WilliamBlakely 6 күн бұрын
@@uberdriver8743 I just googled it and they're called Nike Air Mags
@endtimeawakening5557 6 күн бұрын
I haven't checked, but have you ever done something on adaptive clothing? Thanks, Mason!
@masonx54 6 күн бұрын
I have not, but that's a good video idea. However, I don't have any experience with adaptive clothing. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@endtimeawakening5557 6 күн бұрын
Great job, Mason! I've never cut mine that close. I use a flowbee that's attached to a vacuum. You can adjust the length to different settings. I haven't been to a barber in over 40 years. Can't imagine what that amounts to in $. ❤
@masonx54 6 күн бұрын
I had someone comment on my Facebook post regarding this video that they also use a Flowbee. Yeah, 40 years x 12 months (one haircut per month) x $15 per haircut = $7,200. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@user-ei1fb9hz1o 6 күн бұрын
I've always worn normal shoes but extra wide, I did just get a pair of Billy's and they are very easy to put on and take off.
@masonx54 6 күн бұрын
I have never tried Billy shoes, but I've heard about them, which is why I showed them in this video. I have a thick and wide foot, but these shoes from Freedom Industries seem to work fine. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@morgancalvi6675 6 күн бұрын
I wear indoor/outdoor slippers....
@masonx54 6 күн бұрын
I've never owned a pair of slippers. Lol Thank you for watching and commenting!
@morgancalvi6675 6 күн бұрын
@@masonx54 I live in them..them and flip flops....
@masonx54 6 күн бұрын
I prefer something with more support even though I can't feel them.
@morgancalvi6675 6 күн бұрын
@@masonx54 sure...there are slippers with more arch support...but I get what you're saying. I love those slip ons by Merrill. Unfortunately, my foot's a EEE.
@nigelfernandez4092 6 күн бұрын
I wear PUMA extra wide. There is also a loop in the back of the shoe. C1 incomplete with full finger function.
@masonx54 6 күн бұрын
Yeah, I have found several shoes with a loop in the back, but the tongue always seems to get scrunched down and is difficult to get pulled out. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@horsewnoname872 6 күн бұрын
Good Job getting your shoes on! The Black kicks w the American flag(s) on the heel would go great w the 'Midnight Patriot' motif on this Permobil - hmm. I wear slippers w soles (Amazon/ NOT Silvert's) that I guess fall in the shoe category, due to swelling. Going shopping @ Freedom Industries, though - Thanks!
@masonx54 6 күн бұрын
I'm assuming you wear compression socks to help with the swelling? Hopefully the link I shared for $15 works. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@horsewnoname872 6 күн бұрын
@@masonx54 I looked at those compression socks, Mason. After seeing an Occupational Therapist (outpatient) for three months; my legs were wrapped with ace bandages, I was introduced to compression socks that have a specific compression rating (10,20,30) and wore two pairs of number ten rated compression socks at once after the weekly ace bandage wrapping yielded great results. 'They' only had the number ten (10) rated stockings on hand, thus, times two. We all have ducts in our legs, I learned, that attend to fluid drainage, they should be lightly massaged every night, I was told, and use the number twenty (20) rated socks. My therapist was suggesting socks that cost $35 to $150 a pair. I have $1,400.00 worth of Active Hands products in my cart, VR appointment on this coming Monday. I'd like to be more helpful and expand my ability with these products you introduced, along with compression stockings, and other needs. Another look at your recommended resource - three pairs for $18, done! Lol
@masonx54 6 күн бұрын
As a quadriplegic with limited finger function, putting on and taking off shoes can be difficult. In this video, I show you what I think are the best shoes for people with limited finger function. What kind of shoes do you wear? 🤔 Freedom Industries ($15 OFF) - i.refs.cc/dSH9zkYx?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo5MDc4MTU2NTN9
@user-ro5sp2mp8o 7 күн бұрын
i wish i could have also a manual wheelchair like yours❤,i cant buy same like that bec.its expensive..by the way im from philippines,i can only watch videos and dreaming to have a good wheelchair,but thats imposible ...thanks for videos
@masonx54 6 күн бұрын
I don't know how it works in the Philippines, but in the United States, insurance will help pay for wheelchairs. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@BobBowhtr 7 күн бұрын
I have a 2024 Permobil F3 with the new power platform, joystick display is a bit different then your display. I did change the sounder volume, horn and start up beep like you did. Thanks for the useful information.
@masonx54 7 күн бұрын
That's interesting it's a little different than mine. What's different with it? Thank you for watching and commenting!
@BobBowhtr 6 күн бұрын
@@masonx54 Hello Mason, really, just the display screen is set up differently, I'll drop a picture later today. Thank you for your informative and entertaining videos.
@shovavit 8 күн бұрын
that awesome smile of yours!
@masonx54 8 күн бұрын
I appreciate that. Haha Thank you for watching and commenting!
@LoliMiz 8 күн бұрын
Awww you looked very happy❤ 🥲 I would be terrified hehe I'm scared of heights
@masonx54 8 күн бұрын
It was a really fun experience! Thank you for watching and commenting!
@LoliMiz 8 күн бұрын
It's good that you enjoyed it 😇
@LoliMiz 8 күн бұрын
you look very tall Mason😮
@masonx54 8 күн бұрын
I'm around 6' 3", so tall, but not too tall. Haha Thank you for watching and commenting!
@LoliMiz 8 күн бұрын
@@masonx54 are you kidding??? omg you are very tall 😊
@taraisaacs8965 9 күн бұрын
A video about any hobbies you have would be appreciated
@masonx54 9 күн бұрын
Okay, I appreciate your video suggestion. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@shovavit 9 күн бұрын
cute haircut! I love your smile Mason.
@masonx54 9 күн бұрын
A lot of people compliment my smile. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@darrellbach6749 10 күн бұрын
Me too bald is great and simple lookin good Mason.
@masonx54 10 күн бұрын
Well, it's not bald, but thanks. Lol Thank you for watching and commenting!
@livereatingjohnson8231 11 күн бұрын
Great job, do you still practice with fire arms any?
@masonx54 11 күн бұрын
Yes I do. I posted on my Instagram of me shooting a new Ruger Marlin 30-30 lever-action. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@shovavit 11 күн бұрын
Hi Mason. I'm a caregiver to a quadriplegic. He's 29 years young.. I've started watching your channel recently so I can learn more about the everyday challenges he's facing. I like your videos and your presentation. My questions are more towards the effects of brain injury and how it affects the process of thoughts and actions you make. God bless 🙌 🙏 ❤️
@masonx54 11 күн бұрын
I hope my videos help you with the information you want and need. I will try making a video about my traumatic brain injury. I appreciate the video idea. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@2ndgenerationfarmer340 11 күн бұрын
I think a good video idea would be you using your manual chair. And I know you drive a van but have you ever considered getting a truck?
@masonx54 11 күн бұрын
What do you want to see me do in my manual wheelchair? Yes, I want a truck. However, most conversions are for GM trucks, although they can't do it for Ford at an extra cost. I hope to get a truck sometime because I've always wanted one. I'm not sure how that works with Vocational Rehabilitation though. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@2ndgenerationfarmer340 11 күн бұрын
@@masonx54 thank you for commenting. I would like to just see you using your manual chair. And yes them conversions can be very expensive. Especially for ford and ram trucks.
@biastv1234 12 күн бұрын
You are very lucky
@masonx54 12 күн бұрын
Yes, I am. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@dazza70smith 13 күн бұрын
Hi Mason. Like you I purchased a set of clippers from amazon and now my sons cut my hair genuinely once a week. I like having mine as a 0.5 cut. Another reason that I've found over the past thirteen years is that there are very few fully accessible barber shops here in the UK. If your lucky enough to come across one its a very long way from where you live. The home cut is definitely the way forward 🙌 . Stay safe mate. Sending love and prayers from the UK 🇬🇧 to you and your family. God bless 👏💜👍🙏🤗♿️ #ForeverPromotingPositiveDisabilityAwareness #Accessibility
@masonx54 13 күн бұрын
I have gotten my haircut once at a barber shop since becoming a quadriplegic just to try it out. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@LoliMiz 13 күн бұрын
omg wow 😄 could we see a video of you cooking? I will love it
@masonx54 12 күн бұрын
What do you want me to cook? Haha Thank you for watching and commenting!
@LoliMiz 12 күн бұрын
@@masonx54 what are your favorite foods? 🤔 I could tell you spaghetti but I don't know if you like it, do you like it?
@masonx54 12 күн бұрын
Oh yeah, I like spaghetti. I'll consider it. Haha
@LoliMiz 12 күн бұрын
@@masonx54 😊
@LoliMiz 12 күн бұрын
@@masonx54 just make the food you like ok 😊 don't worry
@cf2993 13 күн бұрын
Good job on the cut. The Army can use your barber expertise at their basic training centers! Thanks for the enjoyable video
@masonx54 12 күн бұрын
Barber expertise? Haha Thank you for watching and commenting!
@WilliamBlakely 13 күн бұрын
I've tried trimming my goatee, but I normally just go to the main street barber shop and pay about $40 for both a haircut and a goatee trim
@masonx54 13 күн бұрын
I wouldn't pay $40 for that, but most people do. Haha Thank you for watching and commenting!
@brandontimblin 13 күн бұрын
Ha I cut mine the same way I just use a cordless now the corded one always got snagged on my chair 👍👊♿️💪💪
@masonx54 13 күн бұрын
I like the cord because I can grab it to move around the clippers and also prevent it from dropping. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@morgancalvi6675 13 күн бұрын
This will make you laugh. I have the Wahl as well and it's actually designed as an animal groomer...with the added plus, it's GREAT for people as well. I have a Siberian cat (a landrace breed from Russia) and they have 3 coats of fur (as you can imagine they need the three coats of fur for the great out doors in the frigid SIberian temps). Anyway, they can't deal with the heat of the summer...so they are a breed that gets shaved yearly.
@uberdriver8743 13 күн бұрын
Ever since i started losing hair I've been shaving my head just like you. Definitely no need for a barber. But i recently got a hair transplant and may soon get normal haircuts at the barber, which i haven't been to in about 15 years
@masonx54 13 күн бұрын
Wow, a hair transplant? How's that work, and have you noticed a difference? Thank you for watching and commenting!
@uberdriver8743 13 күн бұрын
@@masonx54 there's hundreds if not thousands of videos of the actual procedure on KZfaq. Boy does it make a massive difference. No comparison to monoxadil or finasteride. You get solid results. It restores your youth
@masonx54 13 күн бұрын
Wow, I'll look it up.
@tylimthompsonsherwood1274 13 күн бұрын
I paid my my haircut $25.00
@masonx54 13 күн бұрын
Yep, that sounds right.
@tylimthompsonsherwood1274 13 күн бұрын
My dad used to do it
@masonx54 13 күн бұрын
My dad cuts my hair sometimes as well. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@tylimthompsonsherwood1274 13 күн бұрын
I got my haircut at the springs living at bozeman
@morgancalvi6675 13 күн бұрын
Great job man!!! We need to be able to help ourselves. Thanks very much for this video.
@masonx54 13 күн бұрын
Yes we do. I like being independent. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@morgancalvi6675 13 күн бұрын
@@masonx54 thank you for the video! I wasn't being negative in my last video...your videos are great for helping people. The 'medium' if you will to show these help videos...are really in it for mula and if they don't get the mula they want, they will end up making sure they switch to a channel that will. That's all I was trying to say.
@horsewnoname872 13 күн бұрын
You did a great job! There's a neighbor that cuts my hair for $15. She's on a fixed income and appreciates her customers - much better than Great Clips, too.
@masonx54 13 күн бұрын
I actually missed a little spot on the top/back of my head, which you might be able to see when I showed my scares in this video. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@morgancalvi6675 13 күн бұрын
@horsewnoname (that was my mom's favorite song). That's a great price!!! Good for you and her!!!
@morgancalvi6675 13 күн бұрын
@@masonx54 it's hard to see the top/back. Perhaps a mirror on an adjustable arm? Is there a secret to how you get those hairs on the back of your neck?
@masonx54 13 күн бұрын
@@morgancalvi6675 No, I've not tried getting my neck myself.
@morgancalvi6675 13 күн бұрын
@@masonx54 my foster mom was a cosmetician (she owned her own beauty shop in Cohassett, Mass with her sister) and she showed me a trick of looking into a mirror with a mirror in your hand...that will enable you to see the entire back of your neck. My neck is quite limited in it's movements (mainly because arthritis set into the cervical area) and the trick works wonders. Perhaps it may work for you (as well as any other reader that may read comments).
@mikec7658 13 күн бұрын
I use battery clippers and have for many years. I only have hair on the sides now and have been like that for years. It’s also much easier to function when you don’t have to worry about your hair being messy.
@masonx54 13 күн бұрын
Yes! I hate having to mess with my hair. Lol I always wear a hat anyways. Thank you for watching and commenting!