http://www.ted.com/talks/aimee_mullins_ ... rsity.html
Aimee Mullins: The opportunity of adversity
About this talk
The thesaurus might equate "disabled" with synonyms like "useless" and "mutilated," but ground-breaking paraplegic runner Aimee Mullins is out to redefine the word. Defying these associations, she hows how adversity -- in her case, being born without shinbones -- actually opens the door for human potential.
Must WATCH!!!
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Christopher
- Posts: 845
- Joined: Wed Jun 18, 2003 10:09 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: Date of Injury: 12/15/02
Level of Injury:
-dominant side C5, C6, & C7 avulsed. C8 & T1 stretched & crushed
BPI Related Surgeries:
-2 Intercostal nerves grafted to Biceps muscle,
-Free-Gracilis muscle transfer to Biceps Region innervated with 2 Intercostal nerves grafts.
-2 Sural nerves harvested from both Calves for nerve grafting.
-Partial Ulnar nerve grafted to Long Triceps.
-Uninjured C7 Hemi-Contralateral cross-over to Deltoid muscle.
-Wrist flexor tendon transfer to middle, ring, & pinky finger extensors.
Surgical medical facility:
Brachial Plexus Clinic at The Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN
(all surgeries successful)
"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are."
~Theodore Roosevelt - Location: Los Angeles, California USA
Re: Must WATCH!!!
That has to be one of the most remarkable things I have ever watched. To any parent of a child with a BPI - please at least watch the last 5 minutes. My goodness - how incredibly important and inspiring that message is!
Christopher - thank you so much for sharing this!
Christopher - thank you so much for sharing this!
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Carolyn J
- Posts: 3424
- Joined: Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:22 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. I am 77 yrs old and never had a name for my injuries until 2004 when I found UBPN at age 66.
My injuries are: LOBPI on upper body and Cerebrael Palsy on the lower left extremities. The only intervention I've had is a tendon transplant from my left leg to my left foot to enable flexing t age 24 in 1962. Before that, my foot would freeze without notice on the side when wearing heels AND I always did wear them at work "to fit in" I also stuttered until around age 18-19...just outgrew it...no therapy for it. Also suffered from very very low self esteem; severe Depression and Anxiety attacks started at menopause. I stuffed emotions and over-compensated in every thing I did to "fit in" and be "invisible". My injuries were Never addressed or talked about until age 66. I am a late bloomer!!!!!
I welcome any and all questions about "My Journey".
There is NO SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION.
Sharing helps to Heal. HUGS do too. - Location: Tacoma WA
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Re: Must WATCH!!!
Every Mom needs to take a listen and be inspired. I just posted this on Facebook too, Chris.
Suggestion to BOD: Could we get Aimee to come to Camp 2010 and inspire everyone there adults,parents, injured children, and Sibs??? She is an awesome speaker.
Hugs all around my dear UBPN Family,
"Gramma" Carolyn J/LOBPI/71
Suggestion to BOD: Could we get Aimee to come to Camp 2010 and inspire everyone there adults,parents, injured children, and Sibs??? She is an awesome speaker.
Hugs all around my dear UBPN Family,
"Gramma" Carolyn J/LOBPI/71
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI
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F-Litz
- Posts: 970
- Joined: Fri May 26, 2006 6:53 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI, LTBPI at age 6.5, Sensory Issues, CP, Diaphragm Weakness, Aspberger's
- Location: Ambler, PA
Re: Must WATCH!!!
This is phenominal and yes the end is incredible. I watched some more of her talks on you tube. New moms and dads need to watch this as well -- the words used - wow --so powerful. I'm going to be watching some more later.... I put it on my facebook, too..... we need to spread this around.