WALKING FOR THE FIRST TIME WITHOUT PAIN

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  • čas přidán 23. 10. 2020
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Komentáře • 281

  • @robynshillinger4001
    @robynshillinger4001 Před 3 lety +129

    “HE’S SENTIENT AND MOBILE!!! Run!”😜
    So jelly!!! Best wishes and don’t forget us as you walk away!

  • @vschwindeman
    @vschwindeman Před 3 lety +160

    I couldn't stop smiling the whole video, this is so amazing.

  • @lilfunky1
    @lilfunky1 Před 3 lety +57

    At one point you walked out a door way and my immediate thought was "welp he just ran off with the thing!" LOL. Looks pretty awesome and a total game-changer for you and others with similar disabilities! But yes agreed that beeping would drive me insane too.

    • @lynn2hall
      @lynn2hall Před 3 lety +1

      I thought he was gone too lol freaking awesome

  • @sandyseibelhager7131
    @sandyseibelhager7131 Před 3 lety +55

    This could be life-changing for so many people. You look badass like RoboCop. I would imagine it's quite expensive. Hopefully, insurance will get on board.

    • @Xenerus
      @Xenerus Před 3 lety +1

      Well, it should. It's not his fault, that he can't walk properly. So insurance has to pay.

    • @John-nx1ll
      @John-nx1ll Před 3 lety +10

      @@Xenerus See, that's how it SHOULD be, but time and time again insurance does tend to claim disability treatment as cosmetic. I know I have seen people that can't afford prosthetics because their insurance would say, " We will cover a wheelchair, but your prosthetic is a cosmetic choice".

    • @Xenerus
      @Xenerus Před 3 lety

      @@John-nx1ll Yeah, that's the deal... But when did things not get unfair...

    • @John-nx1ll
      @John-nx1ll Před 3 lety +3

      @@Xenerus as long as there have been humans on this planet someone was treated unfairly so I definitely get that

  • @michelleheegaard
    @michelleheegaard Před 3 lety +19

    Technology is a wonderful thing. I remember hearing about "robot legs" when scientists were first starting to experiment with this kind of tech. It's amazing to see how far the tech has come in just a few years and honestly brought a few tears to my eyes, when the music started and you were walking around with it outside. Just IMAGINE where this kind of tech is in a couple of decades and the possibilities it can provide for people who need it!

  • @amyhull754
    @amyhull754 Před 3 lety +42

    This is SUPER cool and SUPER exciting. I'm really interested to see what the bespoke one looks like, how much smaller and lighter it is, and what exercises will help strengthen back and core for standing that haven't been able to be used as much.
    I think it'll be most interesting to see if this increases mobility and options...*without* increasing pain over the rest of the day and the days following.
    You did GREAT. And that poor woman, "Hold one of the rails, please..." and you going along and just, well, NOPE.

  • @bluedeva
    @bluedeva Před 3 lety +22

    Welcome to cyborg club 🥳🥳🥳 It works so similar to my prosthetic leg with stance control, gyroscope, resistance and roll over with the foot. You’r gait is so good and I’m sure will get more natural to you the more you use it. I can imagine it does feel heavy and will zap your energy levels but you will get used to it. So so happy for you Richard have to say watching you gave me goosebumps 😭😭😭 🤗🦿🤗

  • @liamwagner9160
    @liamwagner9160 Před 3 lety +8

    *Straps on the device for 2.76 seconds*
    Richard: proceeds to sprint through the office 😂

  • @PennyRipper
    @PennyRipper Před 3 lety +12

    This was amazing I'm glad you found something that you think will work for you. My favourite line from this video was "half man half microwave" 🤣 I chucked a little at that.

  • @LectronCircuits
    @LectronCircuits Před 3 lety +20

    Per chance the beeping could be replaced with flatulent sounds; that would be a real gas. Cheers!

  • @clarissathompson
    @clarissathompson Před 3 lety +5

    Man, these CZcams algorithms are bang on! I have a friend that has a paralyzing spinal injury from a mountain biking accident 3 weeks ago, I will be sure to refer him and his family to your channel when he's ready. Thanks for the great content!

    • @thomasledesma4439
      @thomasledesma4439 Před 3 lety

      Did you post about your friend on reddit?

    • @clarissathompson
      @clarissathompson Před 3 lety

      @@thomasledesma4439 no, but I went to his GoFundMe page and also looked at some of the online articles about his accident (he is well known in DJ circles) so I figure that probably set off the algorithms. He's coming along really good, awake, recovered from a bout of pneumonia, and is now back on FB for his own status updates, fingers crossed!

  • @ashstubbings2603
    @ashstubbings2603 Před 3 lety +8

    Robocop! "Dead or alive you're coming with me!" LOL

  • @GrummanPilots
    @GrummanPilots Před 3 lety +2

    I am a T8 incomplete break SCI an today in therapy my right leg moved on it own. Thanks for your videos, I am old but only 3 years injured. Fighting sores and wounds but that is our world. Again thanks you helped me with your videos.

  • @alistercoelho1571
    @alistercoelho1571 Před 3 lety +2

    to every single person with some form of a disability, know this. You guys are the strongest fighters out there and no matter what happens always believe in yourself. You are the greatest driving force for yourselves, and I hope you prove every single person wrong and show your strength.
    loads of love!!!!!

  • @phxf
    @phxf Před 3 lety +26

    pretty cool, will be interested to know how you feel in recovery after. I always feel like these sort of trials are pretty artificial. When I was getting power wheels for my chair the company was happy enough to loan me a chair with the wheels for a weekend which was really cool to be able to run it through it’s paces completely. If something like that is possible I recommend it. It’s hard to find the problems something could have when the situation is so guided by someone selling it. Better to know what the issues are ahead of time and make a fully informed decision if you can.

    • @bluedeva
      @bluedeva Před 3 lety +2

      You are so right, it’s always best to be able to wear it for a couple of days out in the real world rather than a controlled setting. It’s similar with prosthetic legs as soon as you get home you realise the setting needs tweaking so you have to go back in to the prosthetists. 🙄 Have to say it looks fantastic though 🤗🤗

  • @ZiZol305
    @ZiZol305 Před 3 lety +3

    Congratulations!!! Thank you for taking us along with you.

  • @Itsme_jenna
    @Itsme_jenna Před 3 lety +1

    Get him to one million guys!

  • @CINRZ
    @CINRZ Před 3 lety +1

    That's insane !! I can feel that strength and determination through the screen. You're genuinely unstoppable !!!

  • @andrewcrow-roberts5286
    @andrewcrow-roberts5286 Před 3 lety +40

    Excellent progress! I had to try the earlier prototype. I think they call it The Frankenstein. It was heavy too. But I feel like it’s roughly the same weight of what my old muscle mass was in my leg before and I didn’t think about that back then. You’ll likely forget that you have it on if you get the custom one made for you. Gerry helped me out a lot too. Rethinking the basics of walking. Almost like being a toddler but with an engineer as a coach instead of parents. I really hope this works out for you and this can happen. I’m on month 2 with my fitted C-Brace. It makes a world of difference. And it doesn’t weight as much. The one thing I can suggest... make sure you get good shoes. You’ll have to have two different size shoes for when you wear the C-Brace. I went straight from the VA to the shoe store and got new shoes to celebrate... and added a lift to the opposite foot to keep me forward on my toes. That whole... “feel like you’re falling forwards” helps. Best wishes! Keep rocking forward and upward!

  • @tonyabomia7217
    @tonyabomia7217 Před 3 lety +3

    Congratulations! That was amazing. I can't even imagine how emotional that must have been for you or how much pain you went through later on.

  • @izzielizzie7688
    @izzielizzie7688 Před 3 lety +6

    I'm so excited for you!!!

  • @amiejo
    @amiejo Před 3 lety +2

    This is so exciting to watch! I work in PT and the part of my job I love the most is seeing people achieve milestones after all the hard work, and this video gave me all those same feels. I’m so excited for you!!!!!!

  • @kellymyers7506
    @kellymyers7506 Před 3 lety +4

    Omg! That is so freaking cool! This brace looks like something you would see in one of The Terminator movies!

  • @Olaf-pm9et
    @Olaf-pm9et Před 3 lety +1

    Idk how you say anything motivational to this guy, he’s literally the GOAT of his specific situation

  • @vikky1376
    @vikky1376 Před 3 lety +3

    Crying with joy!! Ty for sharing this video.

  • @maaggiied2554
    @maaggiied2554 Před 3 lety +1

    I got stood up today by a close friend and this put me in a good mood. So happy for you!!!

  • @ryanthompson9612
    @ryanthompson9612 Před 3 lety +3

    Amazing! I had tears watching it. There is hope for us. And you rocked the trial version like you owned it. God is good and so is technology. Incomplete Paras with full leg movement will be walking again! ❤️

  • @brandonbabcock850
    @brandonbabcock850 Před 3 lety

    This thing is SO SWEET! I am so happy that you are getting the opportunity to get one of these things! I hope this brace is a life changer for you! Best of luck

  • @louispalombi3312
    @louispalombi3312 Před 3 lety

    Good luck. You made me cry. Your a wonderful man you have guts . Your making the world a better place for others. Keep up the great work.

  • @tinkersmith
    @tinkersmith Před 3 lety +2

    So wonderful to see you rocking that brace! Nailing the trial, and if you get your own fitted brace and learning the ropes, I can easily see you walking a lot!

  • @luisoutumuro424
    @luisoutumuro424 Před 3 lety +1

    Great stuff Richard! Look forward to seeing more of your C-brace journey.

  • @redsorgum
    @redsorgum Před 3 lety +9

    This is very cool 😎 Like your wheelchair, it’s gonna take some time to get used to it. I can totally relate to paying for it later in pain.

  • @ThatsJustJoJo
    @ThatsJustJoJo Před rokem +1

    This is groundbreaking! I laughed at him saying "get your fanny back" because it means something a little different in the UK, in the same bodily region 😂 I too have had a spinal cord injury, this brings so much hope ♥️ You only realise how uneven the ground is outside when you're trying to walk and can't feel your feet! You made it look so smooth

  • @Jade-5713
    @Jade-5713 Před 3 lety +2

    This is very exciting and I’m looking forward to seeing the progress you make 😊

  • @louieglykas2632
    @louieglykas2632 Před 3 lety

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

  • @alisonryan-landon9768
    @alisonryan-landon9768 Před 3 lety +3

    Your bravery and desire to achieve some kind of normalcy is so inspiring! E for effort!

  • @melboom2994
    @melboom2994 Před 3 lety +1

    My nerdy brain is just flipping right now, because what they've done is so simple, but no one's ever thought of it. And it's soo awesome to see you trying this!!

  • @joshdurrant9247
    @joshdurrant9247 Před 3 lety +4

    This is amazing, so cool to see you walking around and laughing. Hopefully this changes the game for everyone with sci and gives us hope, sure is a hell of a lot better than being stuck in a wheelchair! Keep up the great videos guys 👍👍💪💪😁!

  • @JustWheelMe
    @JustWheelMe Před 3 lety +1

    This is simply amazing Richard!!!!

  • @zuritasworld
    @zuritasworld Před 3 lety +1

    This is so amazing I’m sooooo happy for you 💕

  • @samit2658
    @samit2658 Před 3 lety +7

    "Part microwave" 😂

  • @Chelle8847
    @Chelle8847 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow! This is so cool! Your walking was so good as well. And your confidence!! You just wanted to go fast fast fast! Haha, good on you. Looking forward to seeing the future version of this trial!

  • @juanarcadiomejias
    @juanarcadiomejias Před 3 lety +1

    It is so amazing how you handle it. I have been following your chanel for a while and I only have good and very strong anergy coming from you.
    I wish you all the best in life because your owned.
    A very big hug from The Canary Islands in Spain.
    Juan Arcadio

  • @Josh_K01
    @Josh_K01 Před 3 lety

    That’s absolutely awesome to see! You did fantastic!!

  • @undergoddess
    @undergoddess Před 3 lety

    great job! your making awesome strides in recovery!

  • @selinaantoniagraves5418

    You are courageous man and you should be proud. I’m proud of you. 💕

  • @robinkeiger2208
    @robinkeiger2208 Před 3 lety

    I am so happy for you Richard, you are amazing!!!

  • @MrMagistix
    @MrMagistix Před 3 lety

    Ottobock Belgium here, you are perfect for C-Bace ! you have to give this a chance ! after 3 months of practice you will do super!

  • @chrisguthrie0823
    @chrisguthrie0823 Před 3 lety

    Keep your head up and keep moving on buddy your doing great a lot of people are pulling for you. We're proud of you brother

  • @ayakotami3318
    @ayakotami3318 Před 8 měsíci

    I'm so happy you got that brace at last. I hope it helps you out for a long time coming. 😊

  • @julieh9679
    @julieh9679 Před 3 lety +1

    These things so cool! Best of luck to you with this. I hope it works!

  • @mattyc195
    @mattyc195 Před 3 lety

    Super cool! Thanks for sharing

  • @Ladyblueeyes200
    @Ladyblueeyes200 Před 3 lety +1

    I am so happy for you!!

  • @jajuice4901
    @jajuice4901 Před 3 lety

    Very strong you did great...you can def tell 100% your very determined! That’s a success in itself ❤️🙌🏾

  • @randalllaue4042
    @randalllaue4042 Před 3 lety +1

    Happy for you. Can’t wait till available for all...

  • @charlettelogan4354
    @charlettelogan4354 Před 3 lety

    This was so so awesome to see ,this could be so great for so many people

  • @imogenoliver
    @imogenoliver Před 3 lety

    Congrats Richard I'm glad it's working out with the brace 😀, yay.

  • @TheRyelandfamily
    @TheRyelandfamily Před 3 lety

    I was totally cheering you on! Pure joy watching you walking like what seemed easy! Very excited for you! #wheelstoroboto

  • @wheeliemom3079
    @wheeliemom3079 Před 3 lety +1

    I am so thrilled for you that this equipment is working for you.I know in my situation I will never be able to walk upright, but if you can that I feel so happy for you. I am rodded from S1up to T9 (Ithink) with 2 sets of rods connected so I am permanently bent over and fall a lot even with a walker, so I went to a seating clinic for an ultralight wheelchair so I can have some freedom on my own, but as usual health Ins. said nope because they bought me a "lightweight wheelchair" that weighs in at 47 pounds and wont even fit in the back of my car, and I can't lift it. SO after 4 years of being a prisoner at home I am continuing to be one. There are too many people who fall through the cracks when it comes to DME and it disgusts me. But watching you get out and doing things does lift my spirits. I just don't get why they wont get me the wheelchair I need, One I can handle and one that doesn't hurt me. I have contacted so many places that say they will help, but because I live in the US they said nope. What happened to taking care of people at home? Social security turned me down, local help turned me down, it makes you feel like you don't matter anymore. I was also not impressed that the doctor I was sent to for my SS eval. was not in a handicapped building. The handicapped parking was at a set of 10 steps. What a load of crap.
    But you keep going. You are awesome, as well is Gemma (Wheels No Heels). Love both you guys and I have learned so much.

  • @srm6563
    @srm6563 Před 3 lety

    you inspired me a lot when I watched you a whole while ago. I just came back to check up since I am not that much into youtube videos anymore. Taught me that people can live a positive life with bad things happening to them. Also he's a confident gangsta.

  • @Paul20661
    @Paul20661 Před 3 lety

    Nice,this channel came into recomanded today,subbed

  • @maramenella
    @maramenella Před 3 lety

    All the best.

  • @millacabral9475
    @millacabral9475 Před 3 lety

    That's so fucking cool, man! You go, Richard, so psyched to see you this excited again.

  • @Wheelztotheworld
    @Wheelztotheworld Před 3 lety

    Awespme congratz man good job

  • @jajuice4901
    @jajuice4901 Před 3 lety

    He explained it every well actually

  • @LittleDergon
    @LittleDergon Před 3 lety +1

    This was really interesting and so exciting for the potential!
    Also, I have chronic issues with my knees (as yet undiagnosed) but they can often feel weak so when you said it was scary to buckle your knee because you were expecting to fall, I knew exactly how you felt and suddenly the way it supports you made so much more sense :D

  • @steveutgaard9381
    @steveutgaard9381 Před 3 lety

    Awesome video congratulations

  • @paxundpeace9970
    @paxundpeace9970 Před 3 lety

    What a fast progress.

  • @ellasolinger4039
    @ellasolinger4039 Před 3 lety

    awesome glad it worked for you!

  • @masonx54
    @masonx54 Před 3 lety +1

    This is awesome!

  • @jajuice4901
    @jajuice4901 Před 3 lety

    Wow amazing tool🙌🏾

  • @gareddore2703
    @gareddore2703 Před 3 lety +1

    Sounded almost Robocop when walking. Heck yeah man, this is awesome.

  • @lovablevietboy
    @lovablevietboy Před 4 měsíci

    Hell yeah brother!

  • @jezzcole6214
    @jezzcole6214 Před 3 lety +1

    This is what those with BMD need, the best tech ever.. Amazing.

  • @JadeCanada237
    @JadeCanada237 Před 3 lety

    Amazing. This will help so many people. It would be incredible for kids because they are so good at adapting. It's exciting to see what future technology could be.

  • @callum5627
    @callum5627 Před 3 lety +1

    Motivation!

  • @dakotamaiden4331
    @dakotamaiden4331 Před 3 lety

    So happy for you man. :) progress is measured in baby steps

  • @wheelingwarriorfam
    @wheelingwarriorfam Před 3 lety

    True inspiration

  • @alexislennon4973
    @alexislennon4973 Před 3 lety +1

    Congrats for this opportunity!😁

  • @riverjazz6401
    @riverjazz6401 Před 3 lety +2

    Excellent. Really good walking gait too, considering it's your first trial and it's a prototype.

  • @TheR005ter
    @TheR005ter Před 3 lety +1

    This is totally an amazing video congratulations I hope that it works out for you.

  • @alekatakatani7667
    @alekatakatani7667 Před 3 lety +5

    Dude! You took some steps without holding on to anything!!!! Hell yeah! So happy for you!! 👊🏼

  • @arshiyasidiqaa
    @arshiyasidiqaa Před 3 lety

    Amazing video cool technology loved it

  • @Melo.0111
    @Melo.0111 Před 3 lety +1

    Omg this is the dream for my knees 😍

  • @tashashouse
    @tashashouse Před 3 lety

    Exciting!

  • @alisa8869
    @alisa8869 Před 3 lety

    What a fun video! I enjoyed it

  • @wisdomfromthewheelchairwit8117

    Hi, your story is a lot like mine, and then very different. I've been hit by a truck too, while in my wheelchair, people accuse me of faking cause I can walk, I haven't been able to date, sooooo many things. thank you for being an inspiration to me!

  • @alyssasmith449
    @alyssasmith449 Před 3 lety

    This is so awesome

  • @heelsandwheels
    @heelsandwheels Před 3 lety

    Amazing 👍🏻👏🏻

  • @marcusmilan2279
    @marcusmilan2279 Před 3 lety

    Wow amazing

  • @helianapessoa7432
    @helianapessoa7432 Před 3 lety

    I need this so much

  • @awkwardlyawesome00
    @awkwardlyawesome00 Před 3 lety

    Wow this is great!

  • @tyreebrownart
    @tyreebrownart Před 3 lety

    Dude you did so well!!

  • @exceptionaltalentspc4954

    Perfect patient for this trial :-)

  • @lynnrenee8369
    @lynnrenee8369 Před 3 lety

    Wow the tech that is becoming available is unbelievably fantastic. I’ve recently backed off using my walker as much around the apartment and gone back to using my wheelchair in the house. My pain levels have dropped dramatically or rather my pain isn’t overriding my pain meds.

  • @annanicholson5309
    @annanicholson5309 Před 3 lety +1

    This is amazing!!!!!!!!

  • @bonnieitzaina8197
    @bonnieitzaina8197 Před 3 lety

    Goose bumps!!!!

  • @stephanieporter6836
    @stephanieporter6836 Před 3 lety

    Look at you!! This is so awesome!! 👍👍👍

  • @kathleenhanson6257
    @kathleenhanson6257 Před 3 lety

    This is awesome

  • @Sweetdee28
    @Sweetdee28 Před 3 lety +1

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏I’m so proud of you! 😭😭😭😭😢 Tears of joy!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️