After more than 40 years in a wheelchair, I thought I understood my body’s limits. I knew what I could and couldn’t do, what I could ask of my muscles, and how far gravity would let me go before it won. But once I met the ZeroG Gait and Balance System, everything changed! It wasn’t just a piece of rehab
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Neurokinetix was a miraculous experience. Coordinating drivers, socializing with friends, and the neurological rehabilitation program itself, changed my life in every way. My Angel Lift drivers lovingly, punctually, and safely transported me from Dallas to Fort Worth every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. In the beginning, even the car ride had a tendency to be grueling. Sitting still was impossible as
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“I never want you to be comfortable…” . WHAT??? Were these words really rolling off Dr. Cris’ tongue? I was stunned. Ever since I entered her office, my main mission was to be pain free, comfortable, and get my life back. Isn’t it human nature to strive for a minimalistic status of comfortable, and beyond? When this whole thing first
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Today’s workout with Bob was on land. Each workout gets minutely better and better. But, every now and then, I’ll have a break out day, helping progress to the next phase of walking. Today was one of those days! I started with 20 minutes on the exercise ball , then held a stationary crawl position for a new time of
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“Aunt Laurie, you make all my dreams come true!” The look on Zoe’s face was priceless. Her smile beaming from ear to ear as she arrived at my condo in the back seat of my sister’s SUV. What mighty expectations coming from my 6 year old niece. I felt undeservingly blessed that such overwhelming joy was being directed squarely towards
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