i think your program is great !!!!!! you must keep your joints moving so they dont get frozen, it gives these young people emotional, mentally and physical uplifting rewards. Yes they may not walk, but it helps them to have their bodies moved and shifted. It gives them good upper body strength!!!!! thank you for the great work your facility does in helping these people. GOD BLESS YOU ALL !!!!!!
I'm a C-6 incomplete. The most important time of recovery is during the acute phase- the first 3 months or so; intensive, daily therapy then is essential. Recovery for some injuries (mine included) may continue for another 2 years or more, but slow down. This kind of exercise is as much maintenance as anything, but definitely worth it.
You guys are incredible! Watching you work brought tears to my eyes. Im fused from c4 to c7 with spi and tbi. Im alive, walking and talking. I do have severe pain in my arms, the right worse than the left. I have numbness in my back right leg and toes. That could of been me not able to walk. Im so greatful your pts have your help! I only wish you were closer to NY to help me. You guys really are changing lives!
Wow, and here was I sitting whimpering about getting nerve damages after a dental operation gone wrong - that's like nothing compared to this! You guys are amazing! <3
Wooow - And here was I sitting whimpering about getting nerve damages after a dental operation gone wrong. That's like nothing compared to this! Keep going, and stay strong! Hugs from Denmark ;)
Anything out of the ordinary, is hated, or feared because it's unknown. Not many people like to venture outside of their comfort zone. So, just giving up on regaining any function, and 'dealing' with what have is the easy way for many people, i have found. I am looking for the opportunity to train in a facility like yours, but seem to be hitting a wall finding anything comperable in VT. i would love the oppurtunity to work with you guys and see what improvements could be made.
Below are just some of the benefits of training here: • Increased motor &sensory function • Increased circulation &d blood flow • Increased bone density • Increased muscular strength and endurance • Enhanced flexibility &range of motion • Increased nervous system stimulation • Reduced nerve pain and spasms • Balance & postural improvements • Prevention of chronic & secondary conditions such as pressure sores & urinary tract infections Doesn't seem like a waste of money to me.
As a disabled person, let me say that people who spend Years going to rehab places like this, 4-6 times a week for several hours (and several thousand dollard) each session are fooling themselves. The best average result I have ever seen from one of these places is some increased movement, but rarely anything even remotely close to real recovery. Save your money and spend your time working on getting on with your life, get a career, and stop trying to regain something that's gone forever.
When our facility first opened,management decided to incorporate the word "recovery" into what we do. As trainers, we argued against using the term as it gave false hope. That being said, I can say without a doubt that every single person who has been to our facility, has left better than when they came in. We are not saying "come to Pressing On and you will magically walk" I can only dream we had that ability. That being said, we have had people literally walk out of here.
@pressingontx Saying you have had people walk out is probably at best a little misleading, I am going to guess that the people that have "walked out" are not people with complete injuries and are not people that have been injured for a long period of time
@pressingontx My sister is quad with broken c4 . only 1 month now, and i would rather belive and like to think that non stop physical training would help her, i would rather and rather have her belive in some kinda hope. To me it just sounds like you have become negitive and have givin up. there ARE people who recover enough to live normal lives. As Christopher Reeves (original superman) Belived.
@pressingontx Just like christopher reeves (Original superman) I quote from wikipedia "Throughout this time, Reeve kept his body as physically strong as possible by using specialized exercise machines. He did this both because he believed that the nervous system could be regenerated through intense physical therapy, and because he wanted his body to be strong enough to support itself if a cure was found"
No, that's the words of someone who has lost hope, that's not the words of a disabled person. My cousin is a c-7 incomplete, He works every day to stay in the best shape possible, if you don't use what you have in spinal cord injury you will lose it, he goes to college to. I will promise you within the next 10 years there will be an effective treatment for paralysis maybe not a 100 percent cure, but enough to get people walking. I refuse to believe that it is gone 'forever' in this day and age.
@lisarenee3505 I couldn't disagree more. Exercise CAN make new nerve connections. I have been fighting a degenerative spinal cord disease, focused on my entire C-spine, for almost 25 years. I work out vigorously and regularly, and, although I require 2 WalkAides and a cane, I am still walking and driving. I went to PT for many years, but now I go to a regular gym, using my PT's "prescribed" exercises. Exercise can only be beneficial. I believe its never too late to start. I wish you well.
@lisarenee3505 Firstly the definition of disablement is greatly misunderstood. Disablement is something we have not something we are. We are disabled when we are unable to participate in a particular activity such as brushing the teeth. We have a functional limitation may be we can't lift our arm high enough to complete the task. The Impairment is the reason we don't do brush which may be pain and the Pathology is the reason for the pain. That is to say you are not disabled but have a disability
@lisarenee3505 Secondly I am a student physical therapist assistant and am learning a lot. Places like this are great because it helps a person be proactive, even at the expense of thousands of dollars. One of the most important muscles is the human heart and even if a little movement in the body is accomplished the heart is being even more affected. Joni Earekson Tada is a great example of what Jesus can do by changing the heart which then changes the whole body. Faith in Jesus is hope.
Fantastic video guys. I am super impressed. Today I have a unique request to work with a young lady who is a C5 Quadriplegic wanting to learn weapons techniques (martial arts). Should be unique.
Muchas felicidades para tí Alexa por la fuerza y dedicación en los ejercicios.El pronóstico de recuperación en la Lesión Medular Incompleta que sufristes es muy bueno.felicidades al equipo de rehabilitadores que te está tratando, te están realizando un buen programa de tratamiento.Mucha fuerza para tí
you can see the relationship inbetween the trainer and the patient they start off with just another person and you build a friendship and trust, thats one of the biggest reasons why people succeed in life she made amazing progress : )
Thanks for the comment. As one of the trainers, I couldn't agree more. Our sessions last 2 hour and clients come in anywhere from 2-5 times a week, so we do develop a close relationship with them. It's like having a huge extended family! :) -jason
hi keep up the good work, I also had incomplete broken back with fussions to l-1-2-3-4 & 5, my doc said I'd never get out of bed at my age (58) but with Water Therapy I'm now using a walker and have rejoined the human race, please get into water if al all possible,!!!!!
Sorry but i wont tell it`s a good job,because i think that they are working more around you then they shoul. Some of things i saw are good ,but others can be done on easyer way wih more efficiency . keep up with work and only hard .
wow girl your amazing im a c5 quad and you are doing great you are im so jelose lol keep it up hun im only 18 and i bet your yonger and your beating me go girl
i think your program is great !!!!!! you must keep your joints moving so they dont get frozen, it gives these young people emotional, mentally and physical uplifting rewards. Yes they may not walk, but it helps them to have their bodies moved and shifted. It gives them good upper body strength!!!!! thank you for the great work your facility does in helping these people. GOD BLESS YOU ALL !!!!!!
lacygirl99 1 year ago
I'm a C-6 incomplete. The most important time of recovery is during the acute phase- the first 3 months or so; intensive, daily therapy then is essential. Recovery for some injuries (mine included) may continue for another 2 years or more, but slow down. This kind of exercise is as much maintenance as anything, but definitely worth it.
sherrie1955 1 year ago
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Very inspiring.
paramaroc24 1 year ago
Every time I watch this it crushes me as I have c5 - c6 incomplete...
Keep it up Pressing On your work looks really good.....How is Alexa doing now ?
I did my injury on 21-8 -2009 and I walked out of Auckland Spinal Unit on 5-11-2009 with still along way to go yet. ONLY GIVE 100%
KingDistributorsNZ 1 year ago
i am a quad with spina bifida and something like this would be awesome....
jane126484 1 year ago
You guys are incredible! Watching you work brought tears to my eyes. Im fused from c4 to c7 with spi and tbi. Im alive, walking and talking. I do have severe pain in my arms, the right worse than the left. I have numbness in my back right leg and toes. That could of been me not able to walk. Im so greatful your pts have your help! I only wish you were closer to NY to help me. You guys really are changing lives!
nydutchess79 1 year ago
Dev eye-candy... 43k views!?! Wank material for twisted minds - Sad.
Wunderquad 1 year ago
Wow, and here was I sitting whimpering about getting nerve damages after a dental operation gone wrong - that's like nothing compared to this! You guys are amazing! <3
zejzild 1 year ago
Wooow - And here was I sitting whimpering about getting nerve damages after a dental operation gone wrong. That's like nothing compared to this! Keep going, and stay strong! Hugs from Denmark ;)
zejzild 1 year ago
Excellent. Thank you for showing people that with hard work, determination, anything is possible!
shecklesdiva 2 years ago
Good job! I do the same things to my friends.Juan
juan58102 2 years ago
does Alexa have a facebook or myspace?
wrestlingk14 2 years ago
i want adress this research recovery center for my child plz help me every one ...
korg444 2 years ago
Anything out of the ordinary, is hated, or feared because it's unknown. Not many people like to venture outside of their comfort zone. So, just giving up on regaining any function, and 'dealing' with what have is the easy way for many people, i have found. I am looking for the opportunity to train in a facility like yours, but seem to be hitting a wall finding anything comperable in VT. i would love the oppurtunity to work with you guys and see what improvements could be made.
tatt00d3 2 years ago
pressingontx 2 years ago
As a disabled person, let me say that people who spend Years going to rehab places like this, 4-6 times a week for several hours (and several thousand dollard) each session are fooling themselves. The best average result I have ever seen from one of these places is some increased movement, but rarely anything even remotely close to real recovery. Save your money and spend your time working on getting on with your life, get a career, and stop trying to regain something that's gone forever.
lisarenee3505 2 years ago
When our facility first opened,management decided to incorporate the word "recovery" into what we do. As trainers, we argued against using the term as it gave false hope. That being said, I can say without a doubt that every single person who has been to our facility, has left better than when they came in. We are not saying "come to Pressing On and you will magically walk" I can only dream we had that ability. That being said, we have had people literally walk out of here.
pressingontx 2 years ago
@pressingontx Saying you have had people walk out is probably at best a little misleading, I am going to guess that the people that have "walked out" are not people with complete injuries and are not people that have been injured for a long period of time
now33 2 years ago
@pressingontx My sister is quad with broken c4 . only 1 month now, and i would rather belive and like to think that non stop physical training would help her, i would rather and rather have her belive in some kinda hope. To me it just sounds like you have become negitive and have givin up. there ARE people who recover enough to live normal lives. As Christopher Reeves (original superman) Belived.
KraZynessKinGZ 1 year ago
@pressingontx Just like christopher reeves (Original superman) I quote from wikipedia "Throughout this time, Reeve kept his body as physically strong as possible by using specialized exercise machines. He did this both because he believed that the nervous system could be regenerated through intense physical therapy, and because he wanted his body to be strong enough to support itself if a cure was found"
KraZynessKinGZ 1 year ago
Wow, nice way to stay positive, and ruin peoples goals in life.
wrestlingk14 2 years ago
No, that's the words of someone who has lost hope, that's not the words of a disabled person. My cousin is a c-7 incomplete, He works every day to stay in the best shape possible, if you don't use what you have in spinal cord injury you will lose it, he goes to college to. I will promise you within the next 10 years there will be an effective treatment for paralysis maybe not a 100 percent cure, but enough to get people walking. I refuse to believe that it is gone 'forever' in this day and age.
neon3188 2 years ago
@lisarenee3505 I couldn't disagree more. Exercise CAN make new nerve connections. I have been fighting a degenerative spinal cord disease, focused on my entire C-spine, for almost 25 years. I work out vigorously and regularly, and, although I require 2 WalkAides and a cane, I am still walking and driving. I went to PT for many years, but now I go to a regular gym, using my PT's "prescribed" exercises. Exercise can only be beneficial. I believe its never too late to start. I wish you well.
lput00 9 months ago
@lisarenee3505 We're so happy that this is what YOU chose to do. To everyone else good luck because exercise makes everything better...
2ideas 7 months ago
@lisarenee3505 its better to try mayb god will show you some changes
lolo36neo 7 months ago
@lisarenee3505 Firstly the definition of disablement is greatly misunderstood. Disablement is something we have not something we are. We are disabled when we are unable to participate in a particular activity such as brushing the teeth. We have a functional limitation may be we can't lift our arm high enough to complete the task. The Impairment is the reason we don't do brush which may be pain and the Pathology is the reason for the pain. That is to say you are not disabled but have a disability
mannafestgodsglory 3 months ago
@lisarenee3505 Secondly I am a student physical therapist assistant and am learning a lot. Places like this are great because it helps a person be proactive, even at the expense of thousands of dollars. One of the most important muscles is the human heart and even if a little movement in the body is accomplished the heart is being even more affected. Joni Earekson Tada is a great example of what Jesus can do by changing the heart which then changes the whole body. Faith in Jesus is hope.
mannafestgodsglory 3 months ago
i hope you feel better
paramaroc24 2 years ago
An amazing courageous cheerful beautiful girl. How was she injured? How is she doing now? How's her recovery? She's an inspiration to me. Great girl.
RebelRay 2 years ago
Fantastic video guys. I am super impressed. Today I have a unique request to work with a young lady who is a C5 Quadriplegic wanting to learn weapons techniques (martial arts). Should be unique.
JingShenKuoshu 2 years ago
Muchas felicidades para tí Alexa por la fuerza y dedicación en los ejercicios.El pronóstico de recuperación en la Lesión Medular Incompleta que sufristes es muy bueno.felicidades al equipo de rehabilitadores que te está tratando, te están realizando un buen programa de tratamiento.Mucha fuerza para tí
SuperFouche 2 years ago
i feel like a pussy this girl has so much more heart then i do
drunknmunky12212 2 years ago
dont say that. just focus your heart and mind on training. no room for negativity
xxxhammadxxx 2 years ago
perchè in Italia non è così??
gordoncina 2 years ago
these are very good trainers and I hope this young girl never stop to fight.
kaimano62 2 years ago
you can see the relationship inbetween the trainer and the patient they start off with just another person and you build a friendship and trust, thats one of the biggest reasons why people succeed in life she made amazing progress : )
pslovekrystal 3 years ago 2
Thanks for the comment. As one of the trainers, I couldn't agree more. Our sessions last 2 hour and clients come in anywhere from 2-5 times a week, so we do develop a close relationship with them. It's like having a huge extended family! :) -jason
pressingontx 2 years ago
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Do you wear diapers
journeystarr 3 years ago
hi keep up the good work, I also had incomplete broken back with fussions to l-1-2-3-4 & 5, my doc said I'd never get out of bed at my age (58) but with Water Therapy I'm now using a walker and have rejoined the human race, please get into water if al all possible,!!!!!
dwain1310 3 years ago 2
Sorry but i wont tell it`s a good job,because i think that they are working more around you then they shoul. Some of things i saw are good ,but others can be done on easyer way wih more efficiency . keep up with work and only hard .
seca021 3 years ago
you are doing really good:)
BubbleYum77 3 years ago
wow girl your amazing im a c5 quad and you are doing great you are im so jelose lol keep it up hun im only 18 and i bet your yonger and your beating me go girl
paragirl380 3 years ago 6
Excellent video :) It is now apart of the Gym - Excerise Videos - Any other disabled people please look at my profile here. :)
SpinergyDude 3 years ago
Keep pressing on.....this has inspired me.
Antosu 3 years ago 5
Great job! Have you made progress since this video?
What is your story?
ryanjames731 3 years ago 2
i am a c5 myself from india for 12 yrs....good job:)
c5rahuljain 3 years ago 2
good job.. keep it up.. hope u'll get better
cheenocanlas 3 years ago 2
good job.. keep it up.. hope u'll get better
cheenocanlas 3 years ago 2
We miss you Gal! Hope you are well. Love Steph from Pressing On
stephkc143 3 years ago 2
Very inspiring.
socialcohesion 4 years ago 9
Wonderful !! :D
xLeonCastro 4 years ago 4
good job keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!!!
videolver2 4 years ago 5