Disaboom Expands its Lou Gehrig’s Disease Resource Section

PRLog (Press Release) – Apr 08, 2008 – Denver, CO – Disaboom, the leading online community designed for people with disabilities today announced the expansion of its coverage of Lou Gehrig’s Disease .  The newly-expanded online resource explains in detail the anatomy of the voluntary motor system, as well as associated problems, diagnosis, management and wheelchair recommendations for Lou Gehrig’s Disease, also known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

According to the Mayo Clinic, Lou Gehrig’s Disease is a progressive, motor neuron disease affecting more than 20,000 people in the United States, with more than 5,000 new cases reported each year.  Lou Gehrig’s Disease causes the degeneration of specific nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary movement.  The disease eventually leads to paralysis.  Information sharing, knowledge of the diagnosis and management techniques, and a solid support network are crucial when living with Lou Gehrig’s Disease.  

“With the radical impact Lou Gehrig’s Disease has on performing daily activities, it is increasingly important that information is readily accessible on its symptoms and management,” said Dr. Glen House, founder of Disaboom.  “At disaboom.com, we offer a supportive community to help people touched by this disease to educate themselves and connect with others.”

Disaboom’s newly-expanded Lou Gehrig’s Disease resource center also provides practical information to help people recognize the warning signs, understand the diagnosis and learn how to manage the side effects of the disease.  Site visitors can share experiences and offer support by joining a community through chat rooms and discussion forums located in the community section of www.disaboom.com.

Since its launch in 2007, Disaboom is dedicated to improving the lives of people touched by disability.  Visit the Disaboom Lou Gehrig’s Disease resource section by going to www.disaboom.com.

About Disaboom

Disaboom, Inc. was founded to develop the first interactive online community dedicated to constantly improving the way people with disabilities or functional limitations live their lives. It will also serve as a comprehensive online resource not only for people living with such conditions, but also their immediate families and friends, caregivers, recreation and rehabilitation providers, and employers. There are more than 54 million American adults living with disabilities or functional limitations today in the United States alone. Founded and designed by doctors and fellow disaboomers to meet this community’s specific needs, disaboom.com brings together content and tools ranging from specialized health information to social networking to daily living resources, in a single interactive site.