Why walking sucks.

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  • čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
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Komentáře • 48

  • @maureensmith2162
    @maureensmith2162 Před rokem +12

    Well done son, we were exhausted watching this, what a lot of effort and hard work to make that happen. Your positive attitude is amazing and you never give up, so so proud of you, much love ❤❤

  • @ij0511
    @ij0511 Před měsícem +2

    I've used braces for many years Canned hard work. Here I'm UK quality and reliability is a big issue. Seriously thinking of reverting to Power chair full time. Great video. THANKS

  • @peterharris9328
    @peterharris9328 Před rokem +9

    Fredo man you keep doing what you doing, Your last video inspired me to go swimming for the first time after my injury. yesterday I l learned how to front crawl which isn’t easy without abdominal strength and legs. But I think it will get easier and easier each time. Looking forward to my next session next week. 🏊‍♂️ 🤙

    • @FreddotheWheelchairGuy
      @FreddotheWheelchairGuy  Před rokem +2

      YES Pete ! This has me smiling massively, I love hearing this. 😁
      Front Crawl is advanced! Fairplay.
      I find sculling on my back to be by far the easiest way of staying afloat and making progress, but just being in the pool is awesome. Stoked! Next time I'm around Southampton, we can go swimming together 😁

    • @peterharris9328
      @peterharris9328 Před rokem +1

      That would be awesome! Definitely give me a shout when your back. I feel more independent each day now that I have my own car and driving.

    • @FreddotheWheelchairGuy
      @FreddotheWheelchairGuy  Před rokem +1

      @@peterharris9328 absolutely! Driving is such a lifeline, I always thought, why didn't I do it sooner?

  • @indianflower
    @indianflower Před rokem +3

    I love the way you smile even if something gos wrong. Best of luck

  • @accessibilityisability
    @accessibilityisability Před rokem +2

    Oh wow good learning content. Thank you for sharing.

  • @seanmercyhoyt6785
    @seanmercyhoyt6785 Před rokem

    Thank you for being so honest and brave. But totally agree the wheelchair is better for me too.

  • @SunshineMix101
    @SunshineMix101 Před rokem +5

    😎 'Another great vid' Freddo. Do you know if there are particular exercises to counter muscle wastage from inactivity? And if so, do you think they work? 😎

    • @FreddotheWheelchairGuy
      @FreddotheWheelchairGuy  Před rokem +1

      Yes I think that electric muscle stimulators can work quite well, with a high protein diet, I saw that somewhere. But I guess you’d have to use it a lot. My spasms keep my legs from atrophy, as much as I hate them sometimes

  • @silkedavid8876
    @silkedavid8876 Před rokem +1

    Wasn't that the title of Richard's first video?
    When I was at school and we were preparing to enter the world of work, our whole class did this test from the local job centre for determining what kind of job would suit you. My first suggested job was orthopaedic brace engineer! Not a profession many people even know is a thing, so about half my class mates had this as a career suggestion. The 2nd option was glove maker or something silly. They just suggested professions where they needed new blood!

  • @dazza70smith
    @dazza70smith Před rokem

    Brave and informative video brother.
    Sending love light and prayers to you and yours.
    Stay safe Fred 👏💜👍🙏🤗♿️

  • @Jaggededge112
    @Jaggededge112 Před rokem +1

    You had me yelling at the phone Freddo. Please be careful.

  • @johnmaude5065
    @johnmaude5065 Před rokem +1

    I can walk with a walker too, but I put it in the too hard basket lol, you can’t carry anything 😮 and I’m old and lazy. After ten years in a chair I just find it easier to stay in it lol 😅

  • @marymccormick236
    @marymccormick236 Před rokem

    Thank you for sharing. Please be careful. It looks a bit dangerous to do alone.

  • @peggyjohns7893
    @peggyjohns7893 Před 7 měsíci

    It looks absolutely exhausting!

  • @simeonhartwig9174
    @simeonhartwig9174 Před rokem

    Ha u are looking buff Freddo! Standing up n sitting down 🫶

  • @roxanneherrman2107
    @roxanneherrman2107 Před 3 měsíci

    Dude, I've only known you 1 minute, and my shoulders are killing me, just watching you

  • @DanDan-cx4si
    @DanDan-cx4si Před rokem +3

    Brilliant Video Freddo. It must be so frustrating for you. It’s inspiring to see how you have adapted and accepted it for what it is. That in itself is amazing. Keep it up! Dan (neighbour to you’re older, less refined, balder, uglier brother😂)

    • @FreddotheWheelchairGuy
      @FreddotheWheelchairGuy  Před rokem

      Hahaha - Hey Dan! I hope you got the video I sent to Colin. Thanks for the support! 😊

  • @asprelskcalling1151
    @asprelskcalling1151 Před rokem

    Good looking and with such a great attitude💫

  • @skn31
    @skn31 Před rokem +3

    Wait, I did not know, you also speak "German" :) - I am pretty sure I have heard that correctly.
    And the funniest part is, that Germans love to use the "English version" instead.

    • @FreddotheWheelchairGuy
      @FreddotheWheelchairGuy  Před rokem +1

      Haha my German friends always laugh when I say that too 😂

    • @ninnie9702
      @ninnie9702 Před 11 měsíci

      I understood when he said the German word. I did laugh.

  • @tradenewscentre5010
    @tradenewscentre5010 Před rokem

    If you put some muscles on those legs, would it change anything?

  • @koreyb
    @koreyb Před 12 dny

    We have been looking for a wheelchair with that sort of footrest configuration but have not been able to find one. Can you tell us what brand of wheelchair you use? And perhaps, what that footrest configuration is called? My cousin's current wheelchair has the normal footrests and he ends up bumping them into the walls of his apartment when he makes a turn.

    • @FreddotheWheelchairGuy
      @FreddotheWheelchairGuy  Před 9 dny +1

      It’s very common, it’s called a universal foot rest, compatible with freewheel, you can buy them from invictus active in the UK.
      www.invictusactive.com/footrest-for-freewheel-attachment/
      Hope this helps 😊

    • @koreyb
      @koreyb Před 9 dny

      @@FreddotheWheelchairGuy thanks for the info!

  • @paralifetv-youreverydaywhe8314

    Hey Freddo!! Lookin buff! Have you ever tried forearm crutches?

    • @FreddotheWheelchairGuy
      @FreddotheWheelchairGuy  Před rokem +1

      Thanks man! 💪 Yeah I tried them in rehab but couldn’t get used to them, I found them really difficult and found the walker to be much more stable

  • @vitindias1086
    @vitindias1086 Před rokem

    É completa ou incompleta sua lesão amigo ?

  • @yousefalhmoud1608
    @yousefalhmoud1608 Před rokem

    You are wonderful and brave, I love you, may God protect you
    I want to contact you if possible

  • @skn31
    @skn31 Před rokem

    Freddo, your podcast-link in the description does NOT lead to your (and Benji's) awesome podcast !

    • @FreddotheWheelchairGuy
      @FreddotheWheelchairGuy  Před rokem +1

      Thanks , I've changed it now. The link is here if you need 😉
      spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/bOu0fH30Bub

  • @fredrenaud1485
    @fredrenaud1485 Před rokem

    Cool vidéo Freddo. Es tu en France ?

  • @robertsmith987
    @robertsmith987 Před rokem

    How is your pup friend u watch ?

    • @FreddotheWheelchairGuy
      @FreddotheWheelchairGuy  Před rokem +1

      Yuki is great, she just turned 1 and we had a little party for her. Thanks for asking 😊

  • @i-r-o-n-m-a-n
    @i-r-o-n-m-a-n Před 11 měsíci

    Bro what is the cost of ur KFO?

    • @FreddotheWheelchairGuy
      @FreddotheWheelchairGuy  Před 11 měsíci

      I live in France and they were paid for by the healthcare here so I don’t know

  • @jwilleseries7764
    @jwilleseries7764 Před rokem

    Walking sucks, it hurts! XD Walking somewhere is rather difficult and painful so I don't get far, hence why I Don't like walking

  • @Jaggededge112
    @Jaggededge112 Před rokem

    Cause it’s painful af and slower.