Recovering from a Spinal Injury: Anna's Story

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  • Опубліковано 30 вер 2018
  • Anna was a strong and determined athlete who had completed six marathons by the time of her spinal injury. Told she would never walk again, she commits to finding the will to live her life again.
    Rehabilitation therapists at Sharp HealthCare in San Diego teach Anna how to maneuver a wheelchair and drive with hand controls. After mastering a hand cycle, Anna competes in the San Diego Rock ‘n Roll Marathon - finishing in less than three hours.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 82

  • @BrownEyedBeauty2008
    @BrownEyedBeauty2008 3 роки тому +28

    What an amazing story. The fact that someone can go through something like that and come out of it with that big, beautiful smile and drive is incredible. I hope she's doing well today. Such an inspiration. ❤️

  • @mccoycyndi
    @mccoycyndi 4 роки тому +16

    Beautiful story.
    Best wishes to Anna, her family, friends, colleagues.

  • @goose7574
    @goose7574 4 роки тому +14

    Trying to get to a loved one quickly, when something traumatic has happened is the worst feeling...
    💔

  • @jessg.9368
    @jessg.9368 4 роки тому +5

    Tears of mixed laughter and sadness and inspiration is what I feel

  • @jch12341
    @jch12341 4 місяці тому

    Wow. What an inspiration this young woman is. She's a warrior, and she's a survivor.

  • @Epicbrandontime1
    @Epicbrandontime1 4 роки тому +13

    Yoo why is this so underrated?

  • @FreddotheWheelchairGuy
    @FreddotheWheelchairGuy 10 місяців тому +1

    I too love swimming after paralysis, and live a full and happy life. Even I cried at this beautiful portrayal of life after SCI. Bravo to the producers of this piece ❤

  • @PimSchouten
    @PimSchouten 4 роки тому +7

    Hello girl,
    No idea if you will ever read this comment, but I just want to say how proud I am for your power and will to push on. You are a great inspiration for other humans. Paralysed is awful ofcourse, but your smile keeps sending positivity to everyone. God bless you and your amazing loving family. Big hug and much love from Dutchieland❤️

  • @hilalozyigitoglu8707
    @hilalozyigitoglu8707 4 роки тому +11

    Wow, this was very touching! Wishing the best for Anna, her great family, friends and of course for the therapists. :)

  • @kathylynch9732
    @kathylynch9732 2 роки тому +2

    She is such an inspiration.

  • @doctorineinfo240
    @doctorineinfo240 2 дні тому

    You were the lucky one who got supported nd had this facility of rehabilitation in your country. M also a physician suffering from spinal cord injury. Don't have control over my bowl nd bladder. I think only the sufferer can feel the pain of loosing body part or the part which is not moving. 😢😢

  • @Chanatx
    @Chanatx 4 роки тому +2

    Incredibly inspiring!

  • @alqady3041
    @alqady3041 2 роки тому

    Dr. Sunshine
    A true warrior
    Sending love all the way from Egypt. 🌷

  • @amigatommy7
    @amigatommy7 9 місяців тому

    Sharp helped me after a spine injury too. Good people.

  • @mollymuch2808
    @mollymuch2808 Рік тому

    What a wonderful inspiration you are
    God bless you

  • @hildaaybar9042
    @hildaaybar9042 4 роки тому +3

    Strong lady,God Bless❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @howcin
    @howcin 4 роки тому +44

    All the horrible things out there, the cancers, heart disease, dementia, etc. Spinal cord injuries are the most horrific.

    • @lordjim24
      @lordjim24 4 роки тому +2

      yup

    • @carriegregory972
      @carriegregory972 3 роки тому +16

      I've been injured nearly 3 years now and it never gets easier. I was told I'd never walk again but beat the odds and walked on crutches after 6 months. I still have to use crutches and likely always will but i am grateful for my life and what SCI has taught me.

    • @Br0th3r7
      @Br0th3r7 3 роки тому +9

      I say that as someone who is disabled and has multiple friends with spinal cord injuries and other disabilities/diseases: it really is not the most horrific of them all

    • @antonioISoffLINE
      @antonioISoffLINE 3 роки тому +5

      No. I have C5 Asia A for 10 years. I watched my mother die from cancer before my injury. Even with C5 i'll NEVER consider that it's the worst.

    • @denisepaulsenful
      @denisepaulsenful 2 роки тому +8

      This isn’t true. My life is wonderful amazing I have a loving husband of 25 years I have 2 devoted adult sons and friends and a successful business and financial success there is nothing defeatist about my life. I can’t walk and likely never will. So what.

  • @keithcasey866
    @keithcasey866 Рік тому +1

    Very strong and courageous woman

  • @kawai99100
    @kawai99100 2 роки тому +2

    Love her spirit!!!!!

  • @eighteastinc
    @eighteastinc 5 років тому +6

    great story!

  • @davynwaters
    @davynwaters 4 роки тому

    This is a great story

  • @maddygates9566
    @maddygates9566 2 роки тому

    Anna u r AMAZING!!! Much love🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️

  • @seivanmurad6536
    @seivanmurad6536 4 роки тому

    You are great Anna

  • @JJ-tq5ly
    @JJ-tq5ly Рік тому

    Respect for you

  • @dollinterrupted
    @dollinterrupted Рік тому

    So much resilience wow

  • @bradhouston4734
    @bradhouston4734 2 роки тому +4

    Great video! Well done Anna. I have a T12/L1 sci so I know part of the journey. You have taken the approach that I take, in that I won’t let my injuries get in the way! Great to see 😀👊🇦🇺

    • @jehntorres6339
      @jehntorres6339 2 роки тому +1

      how are you now Brad? i had the same t12/l1 fixation 2 weeks ago .. i am not sure if i can go back to normal that is why i keep on looking for people who have the same issues and recover

    • @bradhouston4734
      @bradhouston4734 2 роки тому

      @@jehntorres6339 don’t give up, just do all of the shitty exercises they tell you to!
      I was told that I likely wouldn’t walk and definitely wouldn’t rock climb again..but I did both and even climbed harder than before.
      It’s ten years next year for me and my goal is to get back to wakeboarding and to jump the wake.
      I can’t feel my right foot and not all my muscles work properly, but I’ve done way more than I thought that I could. So just grit your teeth, try to be patient and do it 😀

  • @geraldineowens7001
    @geraldineowens7001 4 роки тому +3

    So beautiful so courageous so brave....

  • @normanorourke5091
    @normanorourke5091 3 роки тому

    Amazing story I remember my spinal surgery

  • @dranandbadwe4357
    @dranandbadwe4357 Рік тому

    Love you salute to ur courage🌹

  • @tanickasinclair7035
    @tanickasinclair7035 2 роки тому

    This is Jennifer Sinclair. Thank God Anna lived and she is still herself completely!!!!!!!!! Can you imagine her family - believing she could be dead - and now look at her!!!!! Anna the Amazing!!!

  • @garimajoshi.2110
    @garimajoshi.2110 3 роки тому

    Very beautiful

  • @asablue4615
    @asablue4615 4 роки тому +10

    I don't know how she makes it look so easy. I'm 20 and I'm losing one arm and I just can't take it. I just can't. I just pretend I'm ok cuz I know it's harder for my family and friends

    • @calisthenicsrd5360
      @calisthenicsrd5360 3 роки тому +2

      sorry to.heard that i hope you recover

    • @kennethflaming8606
      @kennethflaming8606 Рік тому +1

      keep the hope, your still young

    • @happyhorse1028
      @happyhorse1028 Рік тому

      I am sure that she has bad moments too

    • @janetdonald9801
      @janetdonald9801 3 місяці тому

      These docos always focus on really positive outcomes, but it's not everyone's journey.
      Please reach out for help, I don't know how I would cope 😢 with losing an arm either.
      But I do know that losing an arm is a major life altering experience and to struggle with it is completely normal and it is not something that you can do alone.
      Get help, keep searching for the best help for you sometimes that's an arduous process.
      Find your tribe ❤❤❤❤❤
      Sending you best wishes from Australia ❤❤❤

  • @sheriftawfik471
    @sheriftawfik471 3 роки тому +9

    With all these technology we can't cure this injury yet in 2020

  • @fredrickwandeto5715
    @fredrickwandeto5715 4 місяці тому

    This is my situation right now i wish I could find the help i need to move on with my life

  • @seafahmed3149
    @seafahmed3149 3 роки тому

    Strong 💪 ledy really

  • @lovelast4evergemma508
    @lovelast4evergemma508 Рік тому

    May God continue to Pour His Choicest Blessings upon you. Anna you are Beautiful🌅🌹✨🕊️

  • @gullulida931
    @gullulida931 3 роки тому

    Sister .don't worry God always with you 🙏

  • @Gizzard4400
    @Gizzard4400 4 роки тому +4

    She's beautiful

  • @jeanmansfield9230
    @jeanmansfield9230 9 місяців тому

    Have you met our Doctor on the Gold Coast, Queensland Australia . He is Sri Lankan. Works in Gold Coast University hospital. In a wheel chair. Was in a car accident.

  • @sambodie6423
    @sambodie6423 3 роки тому +5

    I’m paralyzed 24/7 every thought in my mind, movement is related to my t4 sci I wasn’t change

    • @bob11164
      @bob11164 3 роки тому

      What part of you is paralyzed?

    • @sambodie6423
      @sambodie6423 3 роки тому +1

      Eggshells_egg why ? I posted my level of injury

    • @bob11164
      @bob11164 3 роки тому +2

      @@sambodie6423 sorry for asking im just curious

  • @sebastianmontanez6969
    @sebastianmontanez6969 5 місяців тому

    I hope there is a cure for this misfortune

  • @milazikaps2985
    @milazikaps2985 4 роки тому

    ☺️❤️

  • @rarepearl9004
    @rarepearl9004 2 роки тому

    Shr's gorgeous wow

  • @alz123alz
    @alz123alz 4 роки тому

    NERVE BY PASS?

  • @Sunshine-do3yv
    @Sunshine-do3yv 3 місяці тому

    Simply beautiful.........I know it is different recovery for each individual, I wish they could have spent a bit more time with that aspect. Congratulations Anna.. Warriors, you can never keep them down.....😁😁😁😁😻😻🌄🌄🍀🍀🍀🎆🎆🎆🎇🎇🎇🎀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱

  • @kailash9566
    @kailash9566 2 роки тому +1

    The light of god comes down from the sky ans our only job is to turn on our bright light to meet it so we
    Can access the unlimited and this starts with loving ourself enough ans having others love us also and do our work of finding this brightness inside This story is an example
    Of this

  • @maniragabajeanmarie646
    @maniragabajeanmarie646 Рік тому

    I need your help

    • @maniragabajeanmarie646
      @maniragabajeanmarie646 Рік тому

      Am Jean Marie from Rwanda pls help me bcs I have spinal cord injury then I don't have same one who can help

    • @sharphealthcare
      @sharphealthcare  Рік тому

      Hello Jean Marie,
      Thank you for your comment. We do not provide medical advice over social media, and recommend contacting your primary care physician for further assistance regarding your spinal cord injury.
      Sincerely,
      Jasmine

    • @maniragabajeanmarie646
      @maniragabajeanmarie646 Рік тому

      My be you can send me ather contact which can I used. To tolk with you?

  • @georginafraser451
    @georginafraser451 Рік тому

    I'm so happy for her, but couldn't the doctors connect the nerves and put back together the Brocken spine. Best of luck!!!!!

  • @christttmasssholidddayyys497
    @christttmasssholidddayyys497 3 роки тому +7

    I don't wish spinal cord injury on anyone. It is the worst of the worst.

    • @antonioISoffLINE
      @antonioISoffLINE 3 роки тому

      Not true.

    • @christttmasssholidddayyys497
      @christttmasssholidddayyys497 3 роки тому

      @@antonioISoffLINE You can't talk unless you have it. 🤭

    • @antonioISoffLINE
      @antonioISoffLINE 3 роки тому +3

      @@christttmasssholidddayyys497 ok, i'll copy what I answered to another comment, who thought it's the worst: "No. I have C5 Asia A for 10 years. I watched my mother die from cancer before my injury. Even with C5 i'll NEVER consider that it's the worst."
      Also, this thought that "SCI is the worst" is very harmfull to SCI people, to people who are actually dieing or suffering from some disease AND to healthy people aswell.

    • @ryanbarroga7384
      @ryanbarroga7384 Рік тому

      IST worst than stroke?

  • @GirishKumar-ml8lo
    @GirishKumar-ml8lo Рік тому

    Q2

  • @LP-hs6yz
    @LP-hs6yz Рік тому

    It isn't all sunshine and rainbows. How about some realism. Where is the acknowledgment/ response to the losses?

    • @ronaldlindeman6136
      @ronaldlindeman6136 3 місяці тому

      This is more an advertisement for Sharp Healthcare. Just like all advertisements, some lying/dishonesty going on while promoting the product.