A Walk Down the Aisle: Julianne's Story

When Julianne fell from a tree in 2008, she suffered a fracture of her L1 vertebra leaving her with no sensation in her legs and limited movement. She wondered if she would ever be able to walk down the aisle in her wedding.

After surgery, she continued her recovery with outpatient therapy at Frazier Rehab, where she worked for a year to strengthen her legs and improve her ability to walk. "I moved from a wheelchair to a walker and then to canes," Julianne explained.

She steadily regained the ability to move up and down steps and walk for sustained periods of time. "The strength in my legs is great now. I can take a better stride with each step. Visit www.frazierrehab.org to learn more.

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