Paraplegic Using Long Leg Braces with a Walker - DEMO #9

[dshopperz001]

haha this is a joke. That's not walking, just hoping around. WHy would you wear long braces, that doesnt help at all. You can't even bend your legs!

[FatCriple]

@dshopperz001 Your a joke mate

[AZADMOKSHA]

The walk is awesome.. But the way he sits and gets up from the floor is unbeatable..

How was he injured..

[drsapnagupta]

I'm paraplegic T4,5 since 5 years...m only able to stand with braces...but itz amazing 2 c u walking...I've tried...but could'nt shift an inch??

[xxxhammadxxx]

I'm a T3 para but am getting trunk stability back, thankfully. I was discouraged by my PT and OT from using a walker with braces because it would hurt my shoulders. Have you noticed it taking a toll on your shoulder health?

[maha0921]

Talk about strength! No one could win in a serious arm wrestle with him:) ! (Yes, it's a humorous comment, but one has to admit it's true!! )

[lisarenee3505]

Hey I've been a chair-user for almost 10 years and you're absolutely right! Those of us who are pretty active tend to have better-than-average upper body strength. Most of my guy friends won't even think about arm wrestling me, and I've won more than a few drinks at the bar by beating men who don't seem to realize that pushing a chair all day is like a constant workout :)

[351460]

My ex-girlfriend is an L2 para--She could beat me, as well as quite a few other guys fairly often at arm wrestling--Because of her level of injury, she could walk with braces and crutches or a walker, but usually used her chair.

[richmond23226]

where did you learn to do this?

[mapleclose]

This is most encouraging to see you do all these things ... but how long did it take you to become so adept, my friend?...

[MissMarie84]

Wow, that looks great :)

I'm a T-9 para(since Nov.'04),

Do you think I'd have enough trunk strength to use crutches? I have my abdominals and I can move my hips, but no legs.

I've never used leg braces, but I'm hoping to to get my hands on some - sitting down all the time gets old real fast lol

[TheArockalypse15]

Yeah, sure, sure YOU DO HAVE ENOUGH TRUNK STRENGHT. I`m para too(PCI)and i was scared too at first but i practiced hard and now i can use crutches and they are really really good. it sounds stupid but i love my crutches because they are so so good

[edmundohillary]

sweet job, keep up the good work.

[need4spd]

HI! Great vids. Great techniques glad someone is learning it for me so i dont' have to learn the hard way. I am t5 complete. What's the risk factor in falling down doing what your doing? I am already osteo on the hips. Being 6'4 it's a long ways down if I fall.  I am 28 now in great upper body stregth

[DJWhiteDevil]

keep up the good work!!! your doing amazing

[ryauth]

I think you're totally awesome!

[basipalang]

is that a special type of walker?

[gardenbill]

That is really powerful to see. I use a walker till I can regain my legs again myself. I wish you much success in your life.

[420SCARFACE]

dude thats hard i tried it gave up on them wish i could use them like you.....

[NotMe1357]

I wear the braces outside my pants because I only use them for exercise. It is too much work to put them inside and I don't care how it looks. I use a walker because my injury is at T4-5 and I don't have enough trunk stability to use crutches without a high risk of falling.

[cripguy]

May I ask why you wear your braces outside your pants and why you use a walker intead of crutches?