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Kevin Cleary

Kevin Cleary has been a Health Products For You contributor for many years and has a degree in marketing. His health and wellness journey has a very personal meaning and has guided him in his content writing for HPFY.

In 2006, he sustained an injury while jumping on a trampoline with his son, severely injuring his neck and has been living as a quadriplegic since. His injury forced him to learn facets of the medical product field that he would otherwise not have known.

After several years of therapy, he has used many medical devices such as wheelchairs, standing frames, neuromuscular stimulators, as well as other rehab/therapy items that have helped him live life to the fullest. This hands-on insight has helped him with research and content creation. Kevin enjoys sampling cuisines from different countries, listening to music, watching sports and enjoying a glass of single malt scotch!

In a candid conversation with Linda Guerrera, HPFY's Digital Content Manager, Kevin opens up about his life-altering experience and its profound impact on him. Join us as we delve into his remarkable journey, where resilience, determination, and the power of the human spirit shine through. Click here to watch Kevin's Series, Paralyzed But Not Defeated.

Diapers and Briefs

How to Measure Diaper Size for Adults

Kevin Cleary May 20, 2019

How do you determine the proper adult diaper size? Since every patient is different, finding the proper fit for you may seem confusing. For instance, does larger mean more absorbency? While sizing is a major component to selecting the proper adult diaper, understanding your incontinence needs will also help with selecting the adult diaper that fits you and your lifestyle/need.

Incontinence Guide

8 Traveling Tips for People with Incontinence

Kevin Cleary May 31, 2019

Many sufferers of incontinence may feel like traveling the world is a pipe dream. This can create a fear of embarrassment that can prevent travel instead of simply wearing diapers when traveling. Wearing a diaper while traveling can help those with incontinence maintain their independence and continue traveling. All it takes are some helpful tips that we here at HPFY can provide.

Vitamin Supplements

Zahler Multivitamins: What They Are & What They Do

Kevin Cleary Jun 05, 2019

Our bodies utilize the vitamins and minerals we intake when we eat in order to maintain a healthy balance. Taking supplements like multivitamins can help us maintain a healthy lifestyle. Women can benefit from the intake of prenatal vitamins. One option available is Zahler multivitamins and we here at HPFY can give you the help on what you need to know.

Aquatic Rehab Therapy

How to Swim with a Physical Disability?

Kevin Cleary Jun 10, 2019

The act of swimming can be extremely therapeutic for those with disabilities, both physically and psychologically. If you are physically handicapped Swimming seems impossible. But now you can enjoy swimming using Disabled swimming equipment. All you need is the right guidance in order to find the appropriate equipment you need to dive on in!!

Spacers and Inhalers

How To Use The Breather Device

Kevin Cleary Jun 12, 2019

Respiratory muscle training devices can help those who need to strengthen muscles in the respiratory system. Many people can benefit from respiratory muscle training and they include speech therapy patients, pulmonary patients, and even singers or athletes. The muscles for breathing, swallowing, and even speech are easily strengthened through regular use of The Breather.

Cooling Vests

Beat the Heat with Cooling Vests

Kevin Cleary Jun 20, 2019

In summer when our core temperatures rise to dangerous levels, heatstroke or heat exhaustion can quickly develop. Also, heat can be a trigger for those suffering from multiple sclerosis. Outside of running inside for the coolness of the AC, how should we efficiently keep ourselves cool during the hot summer? That answer may be with cooling vests. Let me explain why.

Organic Skin Care

How Do Alps Skincare Products Help?

Kevin Cleary Jun 20, 2019

Our skin is our largest organ and our first line of defense against nasty stuff like infections. This means we should be diligent in protecting our skin and for those with prosthetics, it is doubly so. Where our bodies merge with prosthetic legs or arms, these areas of skin can be more susceptible to breakdowns. To minimize the potential negative effect, ALPS Skincare Products may be your solution

Medical Tapes

Everything You Should Know About Medical Tapes

Kevin Cleary Jun 24, 2019

Medical tape uses can be varied on the injury or location the techniques used can also vary. Common types of medical tape can include kinesiology tape, rigid strapping tape, elastic adhesive bandages, and hand tearable stretched tape among others. So how do you choose medical tape and apply it properly? We here at Health Products for You can give you skinny on medical tapes and their proper usage.

First Aid

First Aid Doesn’t Need to Be Hard: Read These 10 Tips

Kevin Cleary Jul 04, 2019

Basic first-aid is not something that needs to be feared or even dreaded. Figuring out how to perform basic first-aid is solely a matter of having the confidence to follow some simple guidelines and procedures. While some may fear performing basic first-aid tasks, we here at HPFY can give you 10 tips on things to know about first-aid to make things easier.

Catheter Type

Alternative to Catheter: 5 Options for Bladder Management

Kevin Cleary Jul 10, 2019

Battling incontinence can be quite the endeavor and in many cases the need for catheters may seem like the only alternative. What if there was a way that you could avoid potential UTIs and use a catheter alternative? Believe it or not this is possible!! Yes, men and women are different and there are catheter alternatives for both male and female incontinence. Allow me to help you!!

Massage Therapy

The Health Benefits of Massage Therapy

Kevin Cleary Jul 12, 2019

Who doesn’t enjoy a good massage? A good massage feels great. Trained massage therapists understand the body’s physiology and can target sore, aching muscles and can even promote blood flow to an injured area. The only downside of massage therapy appointment is it is not in your home. There are some simple ways to receive the health benefits of massage therapy in your own home. Let me explain!!

Intermittent Catheters

How To Choose Catheter Funnels- Funnel End Catheters & Luer End Catheters

Kevin Cleary Jul 18, 2019

Today’s catheter market has a multitude of options for each urological patient. Your individual medical condition may dictate what type of catheter you can use, but there are options that can be personalized to your own likes and dislikes. We here at Health Products for You can help you navigate the confusion of the catheter market and find the one that may be right for you.