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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.

Bath Safety Products

Building the Perfect Shower for People with Disabilities

Kevin Cleary Jul 15, 2015

Perhaps the most dangerous room in the home for anyone with a disability is the bathroom. Traditional bathrooms do not even come close to providing the disabled with a safe and accessible environment. But there are several steps you can take to make sure your bathroom is more handicap-accessible.

Blood Pressure Monitors

Don’t Blow Your Stack: Keep an Eye on Your Blood Pressure

Kevin Cleary Sep 02, 2015

We all experience stress at one time or another, but stress is not the only thing that can raise your blood pressure.

Tennis Elbow

Game, Set, and Match!! Dealing with Tennis Elbow

Kevin Cleary Sep 03, 2015

We all love getting out and being active. The weekend warrior in us always seems to think we can play all the old sports we use to when we were younger. Sometimes during these activities we have to deal with an injury on Monday such as tennis elbow. Many people do not understand what the actual injury is when we say “tennis elbow.”

Insomnia

Let’s Get 40 Winks: Beating Insomnia

Kevin Cleary Sep 15, 2015

We all crave a restful, full night’s sleep. Unfortunately, this eludes some people and they can end up with a restless night sleep making them fatigued and tired the next day.

Migraine

Easing Your Migraine Pain

Kevin Cleary Sep 16, 2015

Nothing can ruin your day more than the pain associated with a migraine headache. To steal a line from the old Excedrin commercials, “I’ve got an Excedrin headache this big” does not even begin to describe the suffering those affected by these headaches endure.

Wound Dressings

Dealing with Wounds and Diabetes

Kevin Cleary Sep 17, 2015

Diabetes and wounds are always a bad combination. For people with diabetes, caring for wounds and injuries can be difficult. Being a diabetic wound healing can be affected by many factors.

Diabetes Foot Care

Diabetic Foot Care: Getting off on the Right Foot

Kevin Cleary Sep 18, 2015

As anyone who suffers from diabetes knows, your feet can be an area of concern. Our feet are quite important to us since we like moving around, but if you have problems with your feet being mobile can be problematic. Diabetes wreaks havoc on the body and our feet are particularly susceptible.

Paraplegia

Keep Moving! Living with Paraplegia

Kevin Cleary Sep 25, 2015

A lack of mobility is associated with a spinal cord injury and paraplegia. While this may be the case, there is no reason you should become housebound and not enjoy this wonderful world around us!!

Tracheostomy

Pediatric Tracheostomy: Caring for Little Ones

Kevin Cleary Oct 01, 2015

The news that your child needs a tracheostomy can be troubling to say the least. We never want to see our children in pain or suffering. So if you’re a little bit disconcerted, we’re parents and that’s normal.

Tracheostomy

Clean it up!! Tracheostomy Maintenance

Kevin Cleary Oct 13, 2015

Proper cleaning and maintenance of your tracheostomy is must as it will extend the life and save money in the long run. By properly maintaining the different parts of a tracheostomy system, not only you can extend its longevity, but it also allows your equipment to function properly.

Mental Well Being

Shining a Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder

Kevin Cleary Oct 17, 2015

We all get a little bummed as the days get shorter and darkness is more prevalent, but for some this funk can be more serious. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a depression that occurs usually in fall and winter. Since you can’t beat Mother Nature, how do we deal with this disorder? Light therapy or bright light therapy is one way to combat this disorder.

Ostomy Tips

Urostomy 101: What You Might Need to Know

Kevin Cleary Nov 12, 2015

Millions of people around the world encounter the need for a urostomy. An obstruction in the urethra or a problem with the bladder, such as cancer, can restrict or even block the flow of urine out of the body.