PVA ePubs vs Proprio

Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) has a long history of making specialized information accessible for diverse audiences. This free app is a reader for PVA publications ranging from “Yes, You Can,” the self-help publication for individuals with spinal cord injury, to clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) developed by the Consortium for Spinal Cord Medicine with administrative and financial support from PVA. These CPGs provide health care professionals with the best possible recommendations for spinal cord injury care and treatment. Individual PVA publications for iOS can be purchased for $5.99 through the app.

The goal of this app is to provide a means to challenge and train proprioception of the upper extremities. Proprioception is your sixth sense and enables your brain to know where your limbs are in space. Neurologic injuries such as stroke, cerebral palsy, or spinal cord injury often affect proprioception. The basic idea of the game is to use one hand to touch points on their other hand, in order to play an engaging musical game that challenge and help you train proprioception. The game uses computer vision to track hand positions and to assess the performance of your proprioceptive skills. Disclaimer: Before you access or use any information provided on this platform, it is crucial to understand the following disclaimer. By accessing this app, you agree to comply with the terms of this disclaimer: - Consultation with Healthcare Professionals: Users are advised to seek the guidance of qualified healthcare professionals regarding any medical condition or treatment plan. The information provided on this app should not be interpreted as medical advice or as a substitute for consultation with a healthcare provider. - User Responsibility: Engagement with the content on this app is at users' own risk. The app owner, contributors, authors, or affiliates shall not be held responsible for any consequences that may arise from the use of information provided on this platform. - No Doctor-Patient Relationship: Accessing this app does not create a doctor-patient relationship between the user and the app owner or contributors. Any communication or interaction through this app does not constitute medical advice or consultation. - Accuracy and Completeness: While we strive to offer accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information provided. Users are encouraged to independently verify the information. - Medical Emergencies: In the event of a medical emergency, users are urged to seek immediate medical assistance by contacting their local emergency services or healthcare provider. - External Links: This app may include links to third-party websites for additional information or resources. The inclusion of these links does not imply endorsement or validation of the content on those websites. Users should review the terms and conditions of the external websites before accessing their content. - Modifications to Disclaimer: The app owner reserves the right to modify, amend, or update this disclaimer at any time without prior notice. Users are encouraged to review this disclaimer periodically for any changes. By accessing this app, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this disclaimer. If you do not agree with any part of this disclaimer, please refrain from using this app. Thank you for taking the time to review this disclaimer. We value transparency and integrity in providing health-related information to our users. By adhering to the terms outlined in this disclaimer, we aim to promote informed decision-making and responsible health management among our audience. Development of this application was partly supported by the App Factory to Support Health and Function of People with Disabilities funded by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to the Shepherd Center (Grant # 90DPHF0004).