Alex will walk again

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alex — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 21:41:01 +0000

PT 2009..

alex — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 15:38:33 +0000

To start off this year, i am not %100.. i have a bad throat/chest and a blocked nose.. as has most of the country.. besides this Physiotherapy has started, if i don’t keep going i wont keep improving, but at the same time trying not to over do things… today we went back over an old routine, stretching, sitting, stabilizing, transfers and standing (in my chair) and i actually did one of the best transfers.. so not all bad.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday i am also back at standing start.. following this i am looking for a home programme. Things are moving forward and improving all the time.

2009

alex — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 19:43:39 +0000

A new year.. a new routine, i will now be looking into a different physio, using the most out of what i now know and the equipment and space that i will soon have.. keeping Stephen Barwise(who has seen me move my goal’s from fantasy to reality) and using an additional physio here at least another two times per week, especially with so many variables with standing start now.. from time taken travelling between 1.5-4hrs each way.. meeting the tight two hour slots, wear and tear on vehicle (over £1000 so far just on break downs..) the physio itself is very good, but by using a home programme, i will be able to maintain more physiotheropy for longer.

We will walk

FES..

alex — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:16:25 +0000

My FES is a life saver, when i can’t get to or have physio i still have the use of my bike - maintaining the muscle mass and bone density throughout my legs, also helps keep my mind awake - i do recommend it to anyone who finds getting physio difficult - that and standing will help no end

Spot the difference..

alex — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 14:53:39 +0000

again with negative people..

alex — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:51:29 +0000

I am “classed” as tetraplegic/quadriplegic.. but have written this complete site myself with my own hands.. and as you can see - i can stand! it just shows you how far a positive attitude takes you..

fundraiser update

alex — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 20:57:55 +0000

Ms Maasdam - thank you so much, for all your help without the help and support of everyone my recovery would be so much harder. The Ms Westerdam are now having a sponsored party on board - you need to have fun too. The Ms prinsendam is also fundraising more info to follow

Negative People!

alex — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 10:50:20 +0000

Last night i was sent a link…(click on.. FAQ For ADULT Family and friends then - question 2 on the link) my heart sank while reading the article.. only because i’ve heard it all too often.. and i have already proved them WRONG, what i and many other people in similar situations are going through.. its difficult enough to stay positive! it shows real strength of character, on just a daily basis - i can stay strong and i WILL continue on to my goal - and i AM going to walk again.. yes i have a spinal injury and yes not many people do recover… i am and i will. A negative attitude does not help .. each day i push the medical boundries further and i reach new heights - for someone to then tell me to just give up… to give in - that nothing more will improve - all i can say is bollocks! WATCH ME again not to prove some stranger wrong! but for my own independance.. i can not and will not stay as i am - i have been (slowly) improving since my accident, i will continue to - if you need proof READ MY SITE… i am living proof that with a little positive attitude.. you can and will improve. Anyone in a similar situation, NEVER give up, don’t listen to negative people - stay positive, keep working and you will improve.

WATCH ME

Links below

alex — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:02:43 +0000

Merry Christmas

alex — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 21:32:16 +0000

Happy Christmas - But bring on the New Year

I’m two (long) years since my injury.. but a quick look back to where i have come from to where i am now.. even to the people in my life now, some people fade away and some become closer.. one inparticular.. Who knows what this new year will bring, but it’s time for good things now along with sensory or motor function.. or new research, things are moving on in every area all over the world, i have links below.

Miami Cure for Paralysis - This is situated within the grounds of the Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Wheels to Walk Canada - Some really intresting new research into spinal cord repair.

Daniel Nicholls Foundation - London based research into a cure.

I am now looking at a home programme for my physio, this way i will be able to continue with, and expand on my routines from Standing Start and here with Stephen Barwise.. since i’ve had my new harness i have been able to exel with my standing.. this again isn’t “ment” to be possible! i plan to adapt a new build down here to combine a place for physio and a more independant life, without the cost of mechanical breakdowns, and fuel plus time spent travelling (between 2-4hrs each way), i am looking into bringing in another nero physio, then continue down here along with Stephen Barwise, this way i will continue with four days per week physio and for a lot longer.