Life After Spinal Cord Injury: Albert's Story

Albert was revived at the scene of the crash. He barely survived his car accident. He wasn't expected to move or breathe on his own again.
Nearly given up on, Albert found hope after meeting Ranken Jordan physician, Dr. Nick Holekamp. Albert's fate drastically changed that day. One of our physiatrists discovered that Albert's spinal cord injury was incomplete.
Now, instead of spending his life in a bed at a nursing home he's in therapy and launching his career as a motivational speaker.

[@williamslaw]

It's amazing how one could receive such a debilitating injury and turn it into a plus and motivate people like he does.

[@endtimeawakening5557]

Hope you're doing well Albert. I have a sci myself, ever since 2001. I pray that life is full and wonderful for you!!! God bless you!!!

[@miteshverma90]

This is the first time, i am leaving a comment on youtube... i didn't cry but couldn't stop my tears to flow down... :-( this is such an ispirational video for all those who have had a spinal injury... i am one of them...

[@godislove7500]

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[@MusicPsychenVisuals]

Go Albert!! Just like you :) I'm a ' C4 to C7 ' Spinal Core Injury . Now Incomplete . 3.5 months being in G.F. Strong Spinal Rehab in Vancouver , B.C. Canada . Doing all the therapies and been positive from the get go . Determination plus Faith and great team here and family & friends loving support . Thanks for sharing your story too . O ... I type with one finger and use the phone now .

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[@coachm86]

Albert is blessed to have the family support

[@jaredadamengel]

My mom broke her neck at C2-C3. Was completely paralyzed from the neck down for months. Thank God she actually made a full recovery. The uncertainty of her injury during the time she was paralyzed was extremely stressful on the family, especially her. My mother loves her complete independence. She once told me that if she was ever got paralyzed from the neck down, that she would not want to live, and I don't blame her. I would feel the same way

[@KeePassDownload]

Wow, nice to see medical care helping these people.

[@gomountaineers880]

i dont not have a spinal cord injury but your story is very touching. i used to feel like i have nothing but watching this video make me understand that i am very lucky god bless you. you will walk again! never forget it! -you are in my prayers

[@parkestanley2436]

AMAZING!!!! Thank you!!!!

[@SteingerGreeneFeiner]

It is important for anyone to get a second opinion about their medical care and this young man is probably glad his dad did for him.

[@peacefrog1916]

My dad was in a motorbike accident two weeks ago. He's had his right leg amputated and is paralyzed (incomplete) below the neck. This was hard for me to watch but also inspiring and encouraging.

[@godislove7500]

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[@andreajanewilliams]

Well done Albert! It is his sheer determination that helped him pull through and the love of his family. One of my brothers has a C2 complete spinal cord injury for the past five years and he does not lie in bed just looking at the ceiling (but did for almost 2 years). Nowadays they put complete injury patients in physical therapies too and he has done 4 miles on an electric bike, i.e. one which moves the patients legs to keep the muscles in the body strong. He smiles like Albert! God bless them

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[@antiheresie6233]

God bless you Albert , you are a wonderkid

[@arthurmunoz1715]

Beautiful story, keep up the good work, in honor of your grandmother, is the best reason indeed, may the Peace of JESUS CHRIST be with you now and forever.

[@alizaliz10]

Love it

[@tropicalblackboi]

That's inspiring

[@honestinsky]

Excellent video, thank you for posting, much appreciated : )

[@frankierepalda]

Never give up hope and believe that you can walk again

[@aquaptful]

This is a great story, and I'm happy for Albert's progress. But as a physical therapist and as a friend to a number of high quads, I have to object to the statement that a complete injury would have meant lying in bed staring at the ceiling for the rest of his life. There are many complete high quads who lead active, productive lives. It's irresponsible for a rehab center to make such a statement. It isn't necessary to diminish what others accomplish in order to highlight Albert's progress.

[@denisepaulsenful]

I’m a C5/6 incomplete for the past 12-years … I live a full life - I do it all on my own aside walk. Your body does the work in its own. I spent 5-months in a rehab centre but I believe I would have healed all the same given time - like 1-year

[@margaretdeshazer8427]

i am also a spinal cord savior hearing Albert story bring back memory i was all so deteriman to walk again having a level C 4 5 6 broke in my neck an was told i would never walk again i now can use a walker/cane never give up what dont happen in this day there is another day for hope....

[@godislove7500]

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[@kaydee9583]

Albert, what a sweet sweet face. Loving eyes....how is he today?

[@MySpinalInjury]

I had those exact same thoughts! I have a complete C6 injury myself.

[@godislove7500]

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[@beewoods3247]

Happy to hear your mom is fully recovered. How long did it take before she re-gained movement? My brother broke his neck at c4. It's been 22 days and he has only gained back neck and shoulder movement dont know if thats slow or normal improvement. been here with him at the hospital for 22 days straight feeding and taking care of him the stress and sadness is unbearable sometimes. I just want him to get better and feel like there hope.

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[@haloogreen1]

my fiance is also paraplegic after a car accident, he lost 80% of his blood and was in an induced coma for 39 days. He is finally awake and trying to do things for himself, he is currently in bacharach in Pomona, NJ

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[@jaredadamengel]

Sorry to hear about your bother. First off, everyone hopes he'll make a full recovery. I'm not an expert, but I'm pretty sure 22 days is too soon to make an accurate assessment. My mom's prognosis was the worst. All the docs agreed she would be a quadraplegic for life based on the MRI's and cat scans. There were signs of improvement about a week after the accident. Little by little, she regained everything. There were no certainties along the way and she pushed herself real hard in rehab.

[@jaredadamengel]

It took a good 4-5 months for her to recover fully. This accident ocurred about 12 years ago when she fell on her head from atop a roman bench. Even more astonishing, she broke her back in the lumbar region (not sure which vertebra) as well as her ribs and some internal organs in a horrific car wreck about 2 years ago and made about a 90-95% recovery from it. I think the most important factor in your brother's recovery is will. My mom has it, and if your brother has it, I think he'll make out ok

[@margaretdeshazer8427]

hearing Albert story bring back memory i was hit head on an was paralyzed from the neck down an was told i would never walk again i chose not to except that i believe god by his strips i was heal i kept telling my mind that i was going to walk again my dr heard what i said but only i an god knew my C4 5 6 was broke in my neck so today i am able to use a walker/cane i kept praying an believing here Albert story is amazing.

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[@Bangin4God]

I broke my neck in a car accident. C1 and C2. I am pretty much back to normal. Halo 4 months. I am sorry this happened to this guy. There is always the question, "Lord, why me?"

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[@jaredadamengel]

Sorry to hear about your brother. First off, everyone hopes he'll make a full recovery. I'm not an expert, but I'm pretty sure 22 days is too soon to make an accurate assessment. My mom's prognosis was the worst. All the docs agreed she would be a quadriplegic for life based on the MRI'S and cat scan. There were signs of improvement about a week after the accident. Little by little, she regained everything. There were no certainties along the way and she pushed herself very hard in rehab........

[@jaredadamengel]

It took a good 4-5 months for her to recover fully. This accident occurred about 12 years ago when she fell on her head from atop a roman bench. It was a miracle. Even more astonishing, she broke her back in the lumbar region (not sure which vertebra) as well as her ribs two years ago in a horrific car wreck and made about a 90-95% recovery. I think the most important factor in your brothers recovery is will. My mother has it. And if he has it, I think he'll make out ok

[@emilwandel]

Yes the patients who have complete injuries. Just don't have enough will to heal from that. How insensitive.

[@shivamporwal7828]

plz help me I am also suffering for spinal cord injury walk Walker and now crutches practice so please help me bloddor bobble control

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[@venky442]

I had spinal cord injury and arthritis in knees ,because of stairs walking/running in complex. but i did not have any paralysis so far. can i get soon.

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[@rankenjordan]

Thanks for the wonderful comments. @expereahealthcare very cool channel!

[@JohnDoe-tr7fz]

Ranken Jordan do you teach newly injured patience the importance of maintaining a healthy weight and diet?

[@sergim2409]

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[@rankenjordan]

@ImLittleButBoss20 I just sent you a message to see if we can help.