Frankie Perazzola

By no means am i an expert in the feild of physical activity or fitness but I plan on it one day.

However, I am really good at utilizing credited resources. I can find the answer to most questions with relying on the professionals in the industry as well as finding the appropriate research and studies to answer any questions you may have.

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Hopefully you’ve noticed some awesome changes to the website. Not only does it look better but it should be a bit easier to navigate 🙌🏼

With that being said, is there any other changes you’d like to see? Is there anything else the team should take note of?

One thing that I have figured out about myself is that I love being social and around people and I also love being in solitude and on my own even more.

In order for me to be an extrovert, or be social, it takes a lot of planning and preparing. Basically, I have to know about a situation well before so I can mentally prepare myself.

I am also a…[Read more]

I’ve had an Xbox for over a year now and have really enjoyed it. I like being able to get lost in the game while subconsciously working on my hand control and dexterity.

Do you play video games? If so, what games do you play? What kind of consulate do you have? Do you make any adaptations?

Having a child is a hard enough. But having a child with a disability is even harder. As someone who aspires to become a parent one day or just in case someone reading this is looking for advice, what do you want other parents who have children with disabilities to understand? What do you wish you would have known earlier ?

We all have different experiences when it comes to going out and doing something in public.

Just curious, how do you personally handle being in public? Some people act extra weird when it comes to talking to a disabled person. Is it a lot for you?

Do you have any tricks and tips for interacting with others?

One of the hardest things to deal with here and Southern California is the lack of access to beaches. Although we have great weather and a flurry of beaches along the coast, not many places are accessible or provide ramps down to the water.

How was it to you? Do you have those trouble? Or are the beaches around you accessible?

Have you ever experienced being out in public, someone asked you if you need help, you said no and they continue to try and “help?“

This almost always happens whenever I use my wheelchair and it happens frequently whenever I use my walker as well. I know I struggle and I take longer but I can still manage to get where I want. If I need help, I w…[Read more]

Just curious, does anyone follow certain homeopathic remedies for FA?

I’d be really interested in hearing about your ways!

Depending on where you live, everything is slowly reopening. I’m extremely excited to go back to the gym. It’s really hard to navigate FA,a wAlker and a face mask so we will see.

How are things where you are? Will you be going back to the gym?

Whenever I go out to eat, I will most likely take my wheelchair. I appreciate and I am grateful I have a choice still, however, it’s still difficult to navigate with a wheelchair.

When it comes to dining out, do you stay in your wheelchair or do you transferred to the restaurant chair? Do you find it difficult to go out to eat?

Most of us take different vitamins and medication. With that being said, have you found any use for trucking tools to keep on top of the medication or vitamins? Is there a certain app to use? What are some of your suggestions?

Over the past year, I’ve gone through A transition, spiritually. I remember asking how everybody felt when it came to religion or spirituality.

This article describes exactly where I’m at. My spiritual awakening started in 2020 and I love everything that comes from it. It’s really open my eyes and has made me a grateful human being overa…[Read more]

With an understanding that all of us experience FA differently, we are all in different stages of progression as well as symptoms not applying to others, How would you describe the sensation you feel in your legs?

For me, I can feel everything. But when I drop something on my foot or I stub my toe it takes a while for me to feel that…[Read more]

With all the restrictions and lockdown procedures that we’ve had to follow, businesses and other places have switched to a more accessible way of operating their business. In this column, I talk about a few examples I have noticed over the past year.

Has your community become more accessible? What are some things you have noticed during l…[Read more]

For those of you who still have the ability to walk, how is your overall knee health?

I use a walker and I am upright most of the time. Any of the pain experience comes from my knees being hyperextended or locked out most of the time. What are some ways that you address this issue? Do you have any hacks or tips for others who experience knee pain?

With an understanding of how difficult it can be to get dressed, does anyone have trouble putting on their bra?

Are there any brands you would recommend for other people who struggle putting their bra on or do you have any methods you would suggest?

Great friendships come and go throughout our lives but we all have that constant friend who sticks by our side no matter what.

How is your relationship with your best friend? Does FA affect you in anyway with your friendship? How did they take the news?