Returning home part 1
When I was first paralyzed I wasn’t too worried about how difficult it would be to get outside, I was focused on getting back to walking and doing my therapies. The problem with working out inside was the more I did it, the more I longed to get outside to go for a run, a bike ride, or even just walk around the yard. The gap between me and the outdoors was getting bigger and bigger every day. A large part of me only wanted to get back to the outdoors on my own terms, which at the time meant doing things how I used to. I have since acknowledged the freedom that adaptive equipment can provide me but I still keep in mind risk, not only for my fragile paralyzed body but for the protection of my shoulder's longevity. I finally decided it was time to check out some adaptive equipment of my own. I got in touch with the courage Kenny outdoor recreation program and set up a time to get fit for a handcycle. I had a blast learning about the history of hand cycles and tried a couple out ...