Cherl Petso, Disaboom
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Walk in the Water: Aquatic Therapy Helps Heal People with Disabilities
Aquatherapy is extremely beneficial to those with mobility limitations, because it strengthens and tones muscles without placing stress on them. If you have chronic pain or joint stiffness, try water treatment to ease tight muscles and get a gentle workout.
Using His Paraplegia to Advance Social Cause: Mark Mathew Braunstein
Mark Matthew Braunstein is a paraplegic using his disability to advance the legalization of marijuana and promotion of animal rights. Braunstein discusses his latest projects and books and why he's been touting the benefits of medicinal marijuana.
From Rehab Patient to Rehab Doctor
Jesse Lieberman became a doctor specializing in spinal cord injury rehabilitation after sustaining an SCI and now inspires others dealing with spinal cord injuries. Lieberman discusses his SCI, rehabilitation, and his career path as a physician.
The Day the Parachute Didn't Open
While Nick Libassi was skydiving, he fell 15,000 feet to the ground, sustaining a spinal cord injury (SCI). He discusses his injury, the painful depression that followed the accident, and what inspired him to change his attitude about his disability.
Sharing a Dream: Accessible Sailboats from Waypoint Charters
When Sherri Backstrom became disabled during her second pregnancy, she knew her life had to change. Now she follows her dream of seeing the world from a boat while running sailing charters.
Paraplegic Trish Downing has completed three Ironman competitions, each of which includes a marathon-length run, more than a hundred miles of biking, and a serious swim, using only her arms. Why - and how - does she do it?
Quadriplegic Clay Egan Writes His Own Story
World-class quad racer Clay Egan says paralysis is the best thing that ever happened to him. Read about his unique view on life and SCI, having a daughter, and what was ten times worse than having his accident.
Amputee April Holmes, Paralympian, Helps Others with Disabilities
Amputee and world-record holder April Holmes is grateful for the chance to influence others through her amazing accomplishments at the 100, 200 and 400 meter distances on the track.
Jeremy McGhee Chooses Life After an SCI
When a spinal cord injury made Jeremy McGhee a paraplegic, he chose to keep living his life the same extreme way he always had, so he still does slick moves on the ski slopes. But now, he encourages others to get out there and play hard, too.
Scoring for SCI: Marc and Nick Buoniconti
When football great Nick Buoniconti's son got a spinal cord injury in a college game, his dad was divested. Then he kicked into high gear and started a foundation to help other people with ski's.
