Aldrich on His Feet Again — Video
December 1st, 2008
David Aldrich sent us a short clip of his first attempts at standing in over six years. Here is the letter he sent along with the clip.
Hi Everyone,
Today was truly a day of Thanksgiving for me. I went to therapy for what I expected would be my last day of gait training. They hired a new therapist who is 6’5” and strong enough to handle my weight. After three sessions of standing in the gait machine he felt that I had the potential to try and stand up without the machine. On the first attempt he said I was able to bear between 50-75 percent of my weight. On the second attempt he told me I was on my own and that he was only using his hands to balance me. Then he wanted me to try to stand from a seated position which is shown in the attached clip.
It was decided that I have the potential to pursue my goal of being able to walk on my own. With the help of Michael, my new therapist, that goal has become more realistic than ever! My stem cells are really working overtime. Thanks to my family for always being there to support and to all of you who gave me encouragement along the way!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Dave
Check out the video below and follow David through his Patient Experience and past videos here.
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3 Comments Add your own
1. Brad Brigance | May 21st, 2009 at 8:40 am
I would really appreciate the chance to talk with you. would you please send me your contact information?
2. Brad Brigance | May 21st, 2009 at 8:43 am
My email is BradBrigance@aol.com
3. Lisa Brown | June 14th, 2009 at 2:09 am
Dear David… You weren’t going to sit down when he told you to! Tears of joy and the hope you engender in the hearts of all of us who know the truth and want to SHOUT FROM THE ROOFTOPS! I’ve been a nurse for over 20 years, and supported so many people who deal with immense challenges in life as you, and for the past 2 years, have done extensive research on the ADULT STEM CELL SYSTEM… Watch for the book by Christian Drapeau due to come out soon. Heavenly Father truly LOVES us and has provided the means for us to be WELL with a SYSTEM in place,( as long as ‘we’ don’t take His planned systems apart, in order to implement our own MODERN MEDICAL approach to “therapy”) You know that better then I do… God bless your heroic efforts along with all those who have suppported you! Great care and THANKS! Lisa in WA
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