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any tips for paralyzed legs & fingers ?

I didn't do physical therapy for a long time so I want something that helps to move my legs like in the photo ..
I do that sometimes but I'm not strong enough to raise them up due of some problems with the hips ..
Any tips please?
#SpinalCordInjury #Quadriplegia

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any tips for paralyzed legs?

Hello .

I didn't do physical therapy for a long time so I want something that helps to move my legs like in the photo ..
I do that sometimes but I'm not strong enough to raise them up due of some problems with my both hips ..
Any tips please?
#Disability #tetraplegia #Quadriplegia

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#WheelchairUser #MobilityAids #OrthopedicBraces #Paraplegia #Quadriplegia #MultipleSclerosis

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The 2-Letter Word That Was the Key to My Recovery After a Spinal Cord Injury

The day after Christmas 1979, at the age of 17, I broke my neck playing football. I found the courage and strength to recover, graduated from high school, and earned my college degree and my law degree as a quadriplegic. I found my purpose: to achieve more than expected, and to aspire to be the best [...]