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After the accident I was very worried about how I would be able to swim again. It took me considerable time to even think about going for a swim. In fact it was probably six months before I got into … Continue reading →

After the surgery in March 2012 it was down to the rehab and associated exercises. There was plenty of nervousness waiting for the first signs that the operations were successful. Melanie, my arm therapist had warned me that the first … Continue reading →

Writing this blog has forced me to find out a little more about the exact nature of my injuries. I am told I had a palsy to C5, C6, C7, with C8 and T1 palsied but with recovery. I was … Continue reading →

Dan Aldrich has been of great assistance to me. He not only provided the running sling, but also has assisted with swimming technique.  I received one of his early emails about 7 weeks after the accident. The reality of my … Continue reading →

In the early days after my accident I started to research how I was ever going to do the activities I loved. Swimming and bike riding were not on the immediate agenda, but my main passion of running seemed something … Continue reading →

The months between Christmas and my first nerve surgery in March were very interesting in terms of my development. It was about allowing the body to rest and repair. I am not sure I saw that at the time! My … Continue reading →

One of the first things I did when I was able was to start searching the Web for information. The best website I have found is: http://www.ubpn.org/ It is the support group United Brachial Plexus Network in the USA and … Continue reading →

I arrived home with only a few weeks to Christmas and it seemed there was plenty happening at home as it was a very busy time for my wife, Kerry who works in a challenging role, our daughter was overseas … Continue reading →

The accident happened on 20 November 2011 and I was in the Trauma Unit of the Alfred Hospital before moving to a rehab hospital. Whilst in the Trauma Unit I had two operations one to pin my collarbone together and … Continue reading →