ESCAPING PARALYSIS
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Teaser
In the summer of 2003, after a diving accident, Rob was diagnosed with a spinal cord injury which left him almost completely paralyzed from the chest down. He was told there was a 95% chance that he would never walk again...
Episode 1 - The Accident
Rob was invited to go out on a boat by his friends. It was a nice evening cruise. The night was clear, and the water was calm. Music is playing… they’re having a good time. Then, Rob took a dive in the water.
Episode 2 - The Injury
Rob's family receives a call very early in the morning and are told that he was in a terrible accident and they need to come to the hospital immediately.
Episode 3 - The Recovery
Medical professionals tell the story of Rob arriving at at the Shirley Ryan AbiltyLab, the #1 rehabilitation hospital in the country.
Episode 4 - The Recovery Pt. 2
After hope comes at a roll of the dice, Rob takes part in a clinical trial with the first robotic exoskeleton in the United States at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.