Link October 2017 Link OCT 2017 | Page 23

Andy Hensel is the first person with paraplegia in the world to land a backflip on a motorbike. Year of Possibilities unearths the What sort of rehabilitation did intensity personal rehab session positive stories of people living in you have following your accident? myself as I believed it was best to difficult situations. I am so glad to I spent seven months total in hospital push my boundaries. For nearly four see Just Better Care Gold Coast – bedridden for the first eight weeks. years I trained with Making Strides. empowering people in my community I used an FES Machine (indoor bike They have a high intensive crew who to follow the pursuits they love. with muscle pulsating technology) make the hard work easier with their Anyone living with a disability on the to build my muscle back. I had one fun attitudes. Gold Coast and looking to increase rehab session at the hospital each their independence should check out day, as well as an OT appointment, mentally positive during the www.yearofpossibilities.com.au and after that I’d go for another high rehabilitation process? linkonline.com.au How important was it to remain people 21