#257 Pushing the Boundaries in SCI Rehab with Maurice-Andre Iseli PT 1

In this powerful kickoff to our new series on Alternative Outpatient Rehab, we sit down with Maurice Andre, who shares his courageous journey following a paragliding accident that left him paraplegic. Maurice recounts the moment everything changed—his confidence in the air, the unexpected crash, and the lifesaving emergency response that followed. He walks us through the trauma center experience, the aftermath of surgery, and the mental and emotional toll of a spinal cord injury diagnosis. This episode is a deep reflection on the early stages of recovery—raw, real, and incredibly honest. Maurice speaks about the harsh realities of SCI, the power of mental fitness, and the role of advocacy in navigating a system that often lacks answers. We also explore alternative rehabilitation approaches, including technology like the Locomat machine, and how these tools can challenge medical prognoses.

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