WHY I USE A WHEELCHAIR INSTEAD OF WALKING

[@TheSweetForever]

Don’t know why this was in my recommendation but now I’m hooked.

[@Wheels2Walking]

Welcome to the channel! Be sure to check out the playlists there is a whole bunch of goodies in there 👊🏻

[@zegwalker5208]

Me too

[@DangerNator]

same

[@chrisne8327]

Same

[@loggames8960]

Exactly me

[@kimsatterfield1942]

I can so totally relate. Until 4 years ago, I was a very active 61 year old man who had a lifelong obsession with fitness and especially Karate. I've practiced for 47 years, hold a 7th degree black belt, and was still actively teaching and sparring at 61 years old. Then one afternoon in May 2016, I suddenly became ill with an extremely high fever, out of nowhere, and was rushed to the hospital. I woke up 9 days later from a coma, and was told that I had a severe case of septic shock, and had only been given less than a 10% chance to live. Well, 4 years later, I'm still here, but in a wheelchair, where I'll be the rest of my life. The illness did irreparable damage to my legs, and even though I busted my ass in PT, and still do, this is it for me. However, I can still train a little bit, and rediscovered music, playing bass, being a Grandpa, and loving my 2nd chance at life. It's all in your perspective, and I'm a "never give up, never give in" kinda guy. Love your channel, it's very inspiring to folks like us. Keep it up! 🤘🤘

[@esztermuller3975]

That was very motivating to read , thank you for sharing!

[@light7263]

I really hope you are doing good, God Bless you man! 👊

[@kimsatterfield1942]

@@light7263 so far, so good! Still here, still swinging! Thanks!

[@juanfernando4686]

Wow, that's really incredible, happy to hear you are having a great time despite everything, keep it up man!

[@hoesmad3568]

God bless! Stay safe.

[@viorp5267]

I like how this has returning characters.

[@Wheels2Walking]

You noticed!

[@artistaloca4]

😂🤣

[@matiaspereyra9392]

I expected a 5 second video **Rolls in** BECAUSE I CAN'T WALK I certainly wasn't expecting this

[@Naomi-ty4wf]

It is funny Richard making fun of Richard. XDXDXD

[@Wheels2Walking]

The best way to avoid haters is to make fun of myself before they get the chance 😂

[@ShadeMiller]

@@Robins-nu8fp it's a joke. Relax.

[@spaceracer23]

Richard is getting laughed at by Dick.

[@laurenjones9064]

@@Wheels2Walking I know thats the truth

[@carmellataylor6453]

@@Wheels2Walking I have crichesh when I fall of my dirt bike

[@Helena_882]

I've had 14 brain surgeries, I have hydrocephalus, EDS, Autonomic neuropathy, POTS and asthma and I just started using a wheelchair alot more than I used to. Your videos on tiktok and here have made my day so much ❤ Thank you 😊

[@devunmercer7405]

Oh man I feel you, I also have hydrocephalus. It makes my life interesting cause it makes my limbs on my right side numb and hard to move. I also have a mysterious heart condition that makes the muscle around my heart burn and walking and breathing without pain is almost impossible.

[@annielouhaggis]

Thank you for posting this, Richard 💖 I became a full-time wheelchair user about 4 years ago, and last summer finally succeeded in getting a couple of steps back. I found your channel at that stage, and it really helped me with some of the complex feelings of trying to live life fully in a wheelchair whilst also desperately working to get out of it. No amount of professionals could prepare me for, or actually even understand, the amount of 'stuff' that can come with being a wheelchair user, and hearing someone else talk openly about the good and the bad really helped me to be kinder to myself and realise my feelings were normal, and completely valid. I also got a tonne of inspiration from you of fun things to try out in my chair with friends, and realised life didn't have to stop just because it had changed. After just a couple of months of my baby steps, I had a huge setback and lost it all. So I am now also having to learn to walk again...again. Thank you for sharing your story up until now, and I just wanted you to know that you have really helped me see my situation differently and take every opportunity possible to laugh and have fun while still working towards some improved mobility. I wish you the smoothest recovery possible, and thank you for everything 😁😁😁

[@rfoxwood]

Thank you so much for making this video. I'm so glad I found you on here. I have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and was recently in a serious car accident. In short, that means I'm a new wheelchair user who can walk very short distances with additional mobility devices. Been feeling pretty lost and I'm grateful for your content.

[@sacrilegiousboi]

Hit by a car while helping someone on the interstate? That is amazing. You are a freaking superhero!

[@Peys_Projects]

Your videos have been so helpful for me. I have a heart condition that makes walking long distances very difficult so I am in the process of getting a wheelchair. Watching the videos on how to use one properly has been a life saver for me!

[@lentheschutten7949]

I understand, I use an electric wheelchair but I can still walk, I have hEDS so hypermobile and bad joints, many surgeries and crazy pain. I'm still embarrased to get out of my chair and stand or walk some in public.

[@sixmercer2504]

I have hEDS too. I have a custom manual wheelchair with Twion wheel assist. I also use forearm crutches for very short distances like the ones Richard uses. The problem I have is that I can break my wheelchair down as far as it goes and the frame is still extremely heavy for me and each wheel weighs 15 pounds, which might not seem like a lot but when you have degenerative disc disease and terrible back and hip pain....plus severe POTS and heat intolerance from adrenal insufficiency, balancing my heavy frame off the ground to put each wheel on without accidentally knocking one over (that happened once, it barely even hit the ground because I caught it with my foot) and they had to send my entire wheelchair and wheels out so I was without it for 6 months. I have a back up but I can't push myself very far, my shoulders are a mess including a completely torn rotator cuff and atrophied muscles and tendons in my right shoulder. My wrists are bad too which require bracing. I don't wear my leg braces when I'm in my wheelchair because I need them so my knees don't hyperextend. So....thats the short of it, so much more but it gives you an idea of how my EDS affects me. I absolutely hate being seen putting my wheelchair together or walking when I use my wheelchair, the part I hate the most is walking from my car door to the trunk and heaving out this wicked heavy wheelchair out and then wheels which is a fight because it fits in there just right, and I hate being seen putting it together. It's totally anxiety inducing for me. I actually have the lightest weight frame Medicaid would pay for. Sad. They sure know how to make you regret not giving them what they wanted by getting the much less expensive power chair. I don't need a power chair and I don't want one. This option works perfectly for me if only I had a frame like Richard's. My chair was $25,000. So I have been waiting 6 years for my disability case to be approved (I have a great lawyer, I live in Colorado where it takes absolutely forever to get through the endless appeals for each step). Once I finally get my retro pay I'm going to look into a new frame. Maybe even used if I can find one. Anyway, I just thought I'd let you know that I go through the same feeling about walking, which I can do perfectly for a few yards, but it's painful and I have to try to keep my hip from dislocating which makes the other sublux (subluxate? I never have been able to figure out the right way to say it without "tion" on the end). And I have to worry about people watching me constantly have to take little breaks so I don't pass out from the heat or POTS. By the time I'm done with one 15 minute doctor's appointment the whole ordeal minus the driving can take an hour or more. My service dog keeps my sanity. Oh! And speaking of disability, I'm always so terrified they are sending people out to watch that I'm not doing anything that isn't explained in my many appeals and my application. I'm so worried if I'm having a good day and I walk my dog to the end of my townhome building and back they will say I lied. To top it all off my PCP just left the practice and handed me off to a total jerk who is completely unfit to be in medicine. I have been shut down by every other clinic I can find that takes Medicaid because they aren't taking new patients. This dude had me before a few years ago and told me I'm beyond his level of expertise and that's how I ended up with the one who just left. I need a new clinic closer to my house anyway but man, being disabled and constantly having to PROVE is is a full time job. And no, I don't want a power chair. I really like the wheel assist. It's not a Smart Drive. I tried that and another one like mine called E-Motion. Mine are very similar to the E-motion wheels. Twion makes them and I love it. Sorry for going off. I lay in bed most of the time sleeping a lot from severe fatigue and brain fog, and you know all about the chronic pain. I almost never get out and have lost nearly every friend I had when things went downhill. They could never understand this stuff anyway. Do you have the trifecta? Gastroparesis, POTS and MCAS too? Being able to talk to someone else with the same convective tissue disorder would be great. Just ignore me or something if you're not interested in responding. Take care my fellow Zebra warrior!

[@Wheels2Walking]

I get that. I remember being constantly worried about other people judging me. Once you decide in your own mind that you’re not doing anything wrong the stares seem to go away. Or at least, I stopped seeing the stares

[@lentheschutten7949]

@@sixmercer2504 Hey a fellow zebra! I'm actually in the process of getting a lighter wheelchair because I can't get mine in the car snd neither can my parents, so I'm relying on taxi.. I have ACNES, POTS, hEDS, gastroparesis, epilepsy, orthostatic hypotension and MCAS. I also have a feeding tube. and some other side stuff but thats not really important. I have a quicky helix 2 with efix, but the efix is soooooo heavy... I don't know if you know the type I want, I really want a lighter chair with SMOOV or something!

[@lentheschutten7949]

@@Wheels2Walking thank you for your answer!

[@lentheschutten7949]

@@sixmercer2504 Is it called the trifecta? That's so funny! Yeah a lot of EDS patients seem to have these comorbidities. I live in The netherlands by the way so I don't know the details of medicaid, but here wheelchairs for longer use are deald with by the council.. And they are very very difficult with adjustments.. I have a Tarta back because of some back instability and it was a pain in the ass to get!

[@ak5659]

I had a friend in college whose favorite hobby was pushing the envelope of "wheelchair accessible". He talked about the importance of knowing how to handle "Oh, shit!" scenarios: Flat tire. Putting snow chains on. You go downstairs to get the mail and when you go back the elvator's broken. How to go down stairs without bouncing. Or fun stuff: How to get into the top bunk of a bed. Maybe how to handle unexpected crises and problems might be some good topics for future vids?

[@TheSpy149]

Wow. 3 months ago “almost at 100,000 subscribers”. Today (Monday November 16th) 1.1 Million. Nice work, I’m (albeit very slowly) regaining faith in humanity.

[@Justaperson354]

I’m currently in my own “wheels2walking” journey :) your channel has helped me a lot! For my first year of my accident there really wasn’t much hope for me but after I found your channel I’m more motivated than ever! I just woke up one day and said “what am I not doing to help myself?” And so I looked up on KZbin different wheelchair help videos and you came up! You inspire me in my own journey with learning to live with pain and learning to walk and get back to being happy. Thank you. I hate to be dramatic but I was really suicidal when this first happened to me and finding you and other positive people on KZbin it’s really helped save me.

[@Wheels2Walking]

These kind of comments are what motivate me to keep going and make the best kind of video. You’re exactly who they’re made for and I’m so grateful you found me and I’ve been a positive impact on your life 🙏🏻

[@Plebku]

I'm also on wheels2walking journey :) u inspired me to workout more, I also feel from 5th floor like u, cracked L1 and L2 a bit,, 14 months passed i can fully extend my left leg, right leg I can only extend about 50% of they way, it's getting there but slowly, my hamstrings are weak so I can't even bend the leg to the butt, working on that with PT 3x a week, I was in the pool a few times at a friend, helped me get a bit stronger, but now he is renting the house so I can't go there anymore, and it's kinda sketchy to go in the sea, not many available beaches, I can stand in the pool by holding on to the edges, but not in the sea because resistance is higher. still can't control my bladder so I have leaked from time to time and have to use catethers, but I can pee if i try for a minute or 2, there's like 50-100ml left after I try to pee,as for bowel movement I go every 2-5 days depending how much I eat. Are u still using catethers?

[@Plebku]

Also me feet still don't work.

[@Justaperson354]

Wheels2Walking beyond positive! And if you ever feel sad know that you have an army of people who you helped just like me and at the end of the day you can say you really had an impact in this world! Keep being you and thank you truly for everything. I’m sorry that your journey got sort of restarted but like you said it’s like now you can really share your tips and help even more people than before! Keep on keeping on!

[@Justaperson354]

Plebku I hope you find a rhythm and get that ball rolling! We all can do it in this wheels community:D

[@silkedavid8876]

I liked that a lot. Good mix of w2w humour and facts. Very slick production. Look forward to the next few months!

[@Andrewdeitsch]

:) Glad you liked the video!!

[@Wheels2Walking]

Thanks Silke! Stoked you liked it 😁

[@Glueby]

You give me inspiration to keep going. Even tho we have different things going on.. my story is extremely long and I won't bore you with the whole thing, but when I was 14 I was injured during a surgery. I immediately lost all muscle fibers / oxygen to my leg it completely atrophied. I was immediately diagnosed with a horrible disease called RSD. Reflex Sympathetic Dystophy. It is the most painful disease known to medical science. It's no joke. It spread full body a few years after having it and about 3yrs ago it started internally. I've had everything from brain surgery to heart surgery to major chest surgeries then major stomach surgeries you get the point. I spend most of my days in bed trying to cope with all of the pain and misery I'm in. It doesn't help that 2 days ago my girlfriend and I broke up, primarily due to my illnesses.. I have over 100 diagnosises it's crazy. I just don't want to spend whatever time I have left miserable! I'm so self conscious with my teeth right now (I lost 15 so far due to my RSD and complications) the next 9½ are going to be removed soon. It just is really scary. Now I have to go through it alone. I really need the motivation to get out of bed and try and survive another day. Your videos help me do that, so thank you.

[@larahoyer3654]

I am insanely fascinated by the strength you must have! What you've been through and diagnosed with and being in all that pain you still haven't lost hope. I don't know if there's any healing to what you have (didn't sound like it) but I really hope that you somehow get to do stuff that you've always wanted to and have a good life under these circumstances!! Stay strong and never loose hope:)

[@Glueby]

@@larahoyer3654 thank you so much! I've accepted that this is my souls fate. I definitely am going to work on making KZbin videos esp when I get my temp teeth in November. Us rare folk need to speak up! It's time to spread awareness!

[@bongekandwandwe5205]

I know this might seem like horrible advice but try marijuana, it does wonders for pain and anxiety/stress

[@Glueby]

@@bongekandwandwe5205 I'm on medical marijuana lol been on it for about 3yrs now! It's a life saver but isn't a cure all unfortunately. It really helps my seizures tho! A lot !!

[@lourencoalmada1305]

Damn, and here I was thinking I was suffering back pain with my Ankylosing Spondylitis...

[@peace.404]

This is the first time this guys video ever showed up in my feed. I’m really inspired that he became paralyzed so recently but yet has the worlds most awesome attitude about Getting on his journey to achieve his dreams. It really puts my BS problems in perspective! I wish you well, And have subscribed to see your journey and soak in the positive vibes and inspiration. Thank you! You will be at 100,000 subscribers in no time!!

[@pinkpixie73]

Your videos give me hope, inspiration and lots of knowledge. I have primary progressive MS and am now in a powerchair. I enjoy your videos and love your humor and upbeat personality. Its hard for me to find joy in anything these days. I hope and pray for your continued journey to success!

[@yuli1970]

I had a leg lengthening procedure. I had metal protruding from my skin and I was in big pain. But now I made almost full recovery and rehabilitation really helped me. I also had an awful infection and several fevers. Keep working at it bro and don't give up. You can start walking again even if it seems impossible.

[@LK-fz7vr]

Thank you lots for the videos. To go through the journey twice is phenomenal. I've been in the hospital for 6 months with my sci along with other complications. Thank you for the motivational videos it keeps me level headed.

[@chavley]

Im so scared of the day that I can't choose to walk short distances anymore. But you give me so much hope that life doesn't end with my spine or legs. Your a good person and I'm sorry that happened to you but you are someone's hero for just pulling over and trying to help.

[@Wheels2Walking]

I’ll probably be really bummed too but if there’s anything I’ve learned in my KZbin journey it’s that I don’t need to have the use of my legs to live an incredible life 👊🏻

[@robstevens7265]

These kind of stories are truly eye opening for people like me who have no restrictions physically but seem to take that for granted I'm never surprised by the motivation and courage that it requires daily to succeed in these situations and with that I say God bless and that people such as yourself and others like are the true role models that we need to imitate !!!

[@Azfalt-Black]

Seen a few of your videos here on youtube now, and got me inspired to get me some new 'wheels' I can totaly relate to everything you have put up with, and gone through. Thou due to my stubornness i waited to long before getting my first wheelchair, hindsight, about 4 years ago. My story before that goes like this, born with 3 diferent kind of spinal disabilities, then i got injured in my neck back in 1987 gymnastics accident, and got a back injury during a solo skiing acident in 1991, where 4 diskos got destroyed and L3 lost a bit of its height, like squesing a donought, in just a few micro seconds into a skiing acident i lost 2 inches of my height. I did however not get paralyzed, I could walk and run, still, but now I can only stand and take a few steps, but the constant pain that cant be delt with in any ways, that just slowly kills. So to keep me going i went biking and hiking, cliff climbing, canooing and traveling, till i got hit by a car in 2001 while riding my mtb, destroyed my left shoulder somewhat, so biking and other stuff wasnt an option any more after that. After that hit by the car everything just tok a downhill turn for me, some might get past that faster than others, but the constant growing and naging spinal pain due to the old injury, and everything else that happened at that time, just got me broken good. Became homeless for a few years, and lost almost everything, most of all hope. Turning point came in 2020, got some help to got me a flat, messured for elderly and disabled people, and thats when i desided to go with 'wheels' as well. What a diference that was, but the sacking of the cloth, that you also mentioned a few times, in your videos, your spot on there, its a killer when your already in a pain lock, that cant be delt with in any way, if the support for back and seat dont fit together anymore. It can just be so destructive the pain it adds to, when the support dissapears. So after by chance or luck or whatnot, a few weeks ago i stumbled upon one of your videos, showoff ;) of handeling a wheelchair on a parking lot, and that got me to a new turning point, I now want me a wheelchair, that fits me. Somewhat custom made. I'm not going to fit in to 'a standard comercial wheelchair' that dont support anything. Not anymore. I'm not going to fit into a wheelchair, the chair is going to fit me, from now on, when I can afford to buy it, that is, costum fitted chairs aint cheep. Might be a year or two before i can afford it, unless i can get a bank loan and then pay off on that afterwards, witch i hope for. Now to the good news, got the chair messured earlier today... If I get the new chair as soon as i hope for, then i can get out this summer and draw some nature and people again, and perhaps even start playing darts again when fall arrives, who knows? Wasting time playing computer games, just gets borring in the long run, even thou if the game catches on, then the adrenaline rush can sometime cut off the pain... but never for long. That would be a nice turn of events, for me, to get a new chair and get out more. So thank you for these videos you posted here, and best of luck to you and everyone else. "We have all been down that hill and/ or that road, at some point in life, sometimes more than once, just look at it now, instead of trying to force it, then you will notise that your already at the top, of an even higher mountain or near the end of a much longer road." Was a homeless guy who told me that, one of the first i met, he was called "Jesus" by everyone on the street's back then, somehow he knew where to find newly homeless people, and give them a short guide of the life aheead as a homeless of the street's in Copenhagen, Denmark. I don't know what became of him, but anyway he would have been to old by now, to even be alive.

[@bethanycohu5089]

I got my first chair about a year ago pretty much straight after my hEDS diagnosis and even though It's a different condition I still use a chair when I go out and sometimes at school. Having watched you (I think before I got my chair) I embraced it as I knew it was better for me, and it has meant that I don't care what other people say about it (very helpful for a 14 year old!). I have a card that explains that not everyone who has a wheelchair uses it constantly and even if they still don't get it, it doesn't matter because its my body and they wont understand a chronic illness until they properly know someone with it. Richard, and other KZbinrs, I thank you, for showing me that my chair is good and that I can even do cool tricks and that its not something to be ashamed about (even is I am the only young wheelchair using person in my small village that they have ever seen!) you have inspired me to hopefully sometime soon start a channel, raising awareness about my condition to help others in the future with what you have done for me!

[@Wheels2Walking]

Comments like this warms my heart so much 🥰 I’m so grateful my videos were able to help you accept your wheelchair and move forward with you life in a positive way 🙏🏻

[@HighTen_Melanie]

Richard @ Wheels2Walking thé thing I absolutely love about you is you plain honesty. You tell it as it is. Other sci KZbinrs I know aren’t like this and exaggerate on camera and it’s a different story off camera where you are plain real. As a person with sci I can relate to you because of this. Many thanks.

[@perfectlyhonest4139]

I am shocked to learn you are a newly disabled person. You have such a positive outlook. I thought you were like this for many years and learned to accept it. It’s great that you have this great attitude.

[@ShadeMiller]

He has been paralyzed for 10 years. This car accident is something different.

[@perfectlyhonest4139]

Shade Miller oh ok, thanks for clarifying!

[@Tvxchu]

I give you all my love! I hope that pain goes away

[@gumsterMV]

Dude! As a Physical therapist all I can say is that I am so happy to see you being able to walk! Even though it hurts and even if you have limitations, stay determined and keep it up. I wish I could help with your PT but I am not licensed in the US. Either way, keep it up, it makes us happy to see our patients and clients have improvement even just little by little. Subscribed to your channel! almost 100k, your skit at the start was excellent. I'll be watching your videos for your progress! Keep it up!

[@annak9837]

I swear every time I have a thought about anything you make a video that is exactly what I need x in a good way

[@101kurtj]

"A few extra pounds" he says. I gained a quaranTON. Lol 😆

[@533134]

I love your quote: Adapt to your new normal!

[@Wheels2Walking]

It’s a “normal” no one really ever chooses but it’s mine and I’ll own it 🙏🏻

[@Kerverracer34]

A video for people looking to move out into an apartment that is handicap accessible would be a really sweet video for those of us looking to get a apartment like yours. Or showing the setup of how you get around to your apartment.

[@wgu4983]

Thank you for your inspiring video. The positive attitude you exude lifts my spirit.

[@Clovislac]

I subbed. I'm suffering a right dominant hip strain and a non existent right ball and socket cartilage and you're making feel more comfortable with my want for a wheelchair for longer distances. Cause I can walk short distances with cane.

[@vampirebottom]

I'm so glad and relieved to see other ambulatory wheelchair users out in the world (especially other outdoorsy and athletic folks!), and I'm really hopeful that in the future people in general will be less geeked out when they see us out and about. 👏

[@mkmcl5478]

There's more of us out here than you think😀

[@monochromeink.]

I really like how you made this video! most videos about disabilities and disabled people are made to be very emotional and sad but your is like any other video, and I think it's great

[@amandathompson6269]

Richard!!! So glad you are doing this! Something I absolutely love about your channel is that you have created an atmosphere so well that your viewers feel like they know you on a personal level. You have the full support of Team Thompson! Sending best wishes for this new journey ❤️

[@mattyc195]

Always look forward to seeing more. Thanks for sharing

[@LucyMusic1999]

You are absolute legend! I laughed the the fun parts of the video! Best people are people that they don't mind make fun of themselves and that's a big respect from me!

[@poo66151]

Good luck with your recovery. I hope you regain what you lost.

[@joshdurrant9247]

Great to see your new video. You're an inspiration to other wheelchair users, and show how strong the human spirit is. Look forward to seeing your new videos! Keep up the great work!

[@chavley]

Cool last name!

[@joshdurrant9247]

@@chavley u2

[@Wheels2Walking]

Thanks Josh!

[@michellemckee269]

I've got Spina Bifida and use a Power chair, I used to have a manual chair. But I used manual chair many years until I developed osteoarthritis in my shoulders. At one point even before manual chair and the powerchair, I used crutches.

[@fnln544]

Richard, Thank you for stopping to help the people in the collision. You're a good man. You have a dedicated family. You're an inspiration to many people. Best wishes, Keith

[@Ashleypogbalm]

I've had 17years of constant chronic pain in my back. Keep the fight. God bless

[@mirelagiuroescu9784]

Why, what happened?

[@Ashleypogbalm]

@@mirelagiuroescu9784 long story.

[@danielpierce3301]

I broke my tibia and fibula in a soccer incident where I was assaulted it has been almost ten months where I was getting nowhere and after about a week and a half in hospital and a surgery along with multiple set backs along the way. In the last two weeks I have been learning to walk again. Huge inspiration keep up the good work.

[@l228spn]

Hope you're getting there now buddy.

[@danielpierce3301]

It is getting a bit better will be about 2 years from now before I can get back to some kind of normal

[@Flokisan]

I don't need a wheelchair, but I still love watching your videos. Your journey is just so inspiring even for other difficult times and situations. so please keep this up I cant wait to follow your journey more!

[@Wheels2Walking]

Thank you for these positive words of encouragement 😊

[@McSciviy]

Thank you for educating people on KZbin. You're amazing

[@justjake9469]

I was like, "huh? I saw this episode, right?" The reason that you prefer your wheelchair over walking, because it causes you less pain and saves you energy. I saw the episode, now I get that this is a whole different story. Take care and keep up the good work from Wheels to Walking.

[@MarcusBlau]

been following ya for a couple of time and it's always refreshing & entertaining to watch your videos. glad you get the head up and good luck for ya richard, greetz from g'many from a part-time wheelchair user

[@mercynnabuihe2729]

You are awesome!!! Thanks for sharing your journey! Great way to go!

[@theslowwalker]

Thanks for another great video. It's great to see others that choose not to have problems but rather have challenges. Problems can be overwhelming and drag you down. But, when you choose to let situations become challenges they're bring hope and are helpful and promote growth in one's self and others as well. Thank you. Keep growng.

[@Wheels2Walking]

I like that perspective a lot. Never thought I’d it that way 💪🏻🙏🏻

[@richardt7132]

I will always be here for your videos!!

[@sydneywhitwell570]

And the bench characters still have the same outfits - the dedication!

[@Wheels2Walking]

Bench guys from two years ago still talking trash 🤣

[@jasperordrup]

@@Wheels2Walking Bench guys will probably never learn much. Although they seem a little fascinated about your channel here on KZbin 😄

[@Andrewdeitsch]

Haha yes!! Nice attention to detail!!

[@amandathompson6269]

Yes!!!

[@Hobosdkcheese]

I had the same internal fixator that you did but with my broken femur. I was also crippled during covid. I’m sorry this happened to you. I can walk again and the gym has been hugely important to just feeling better about myself again.

[@bramvaneden7318]

Keep those video's coming Richard. Stay strong and positive !! 💪

[@xchangeyt7255]

Love From Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@beautifuldreamer0811]

I don't know why this came up in my feed but I just wanted to say that what you are doing on here is incredibly inspiring.

[@Alexonwheels67]

Great to see you feeling better Richard and hopefully less pain as time moves forward.

[@nmarting]

This is the first video I've seen from this channel, it seems very inspirational and incredible, will be sure to check out more.

[@rosiedunn9184]

Love the beginning of this video!!! Can’t wait to see all the amazing things you do in the future!

[@jenniferleigh9007]

Literally just had this pop up in my recommended videos. I have an incomplete spinal cord injury, and really love the word "temporary" on the merch. I'm a Christian and I don't believe that this is all there is.- keep up the great work and content!

[@P100KLE]

I’ve only recently one across your channel.. so ha e been watching videos from the start. Sorry about the recent accident. Looking good that you’ve recovered

[@Wheels2Walking]

Still a long recovery journey to go. I’ve pretty much lost all the progress I’ve made those two years of intense therapy

[@BellaAtkins]

I normally hate the term ‘inspirational’, but that’s what you are for me right now. I’ve been a FT chair user since February last year due to spinal instability, and have been working with PT ever since to get walking. The last time I stood (aided, both with equipment and my physio holding my legs) was February, right before everything locked down because of Covid. I’ve realised how much stamina and strength in my upper body I’ve lost because of five months of lockdown, let alone all the progress wiped out on my lower body that I’m going to have to get back if I want to walk again. We’re on this journey together, Richard!

[@ianwalsh8534]

Don't get out of the car on the highway! My friend died doing this :(

[@TheGoosebumpsGirl]

I feel like he learned not to do it anymore

[@fozanjuli9496]

Rip

[@madbruv]

its a highwaytho why he get out

[@giornogiovanna4140]

@@TheGoosebumpsGirl I- i have no words for your actions

[@inazonitobe737]

@@TheGoosebumpsGirl come on man.

[@LifeBetweenTheDash]

Great video. Can't wait for the journey

[@fabriziodiaz6136]

Wow, this is amazing I'm absolutely hooked on this channel!

[@vornamenachnahme]

Already subscribed. I'm really sorry that you still feel the after effects of the accident but I have no doubt that with your attitude you'll get there.

[@Wheels2Walking]

Yeah it’s pretty rough but I’ve made it through worse so I know I can make it through this too 👊🏻

[@kikoivanov2270]

I am so sorry man i wish you all the best and recover as much as possible 🙂

[@bluedeva]

Wishing you the very best Richard. We all know when you commit to something you go full force and still with a great sense of humour. The lockdown has really effected so many people with disabilities especially those of us that have had to stay shielding/isolating but still need to maintain our physiotherapy & stamina levels. You can only do so much with KZbin workouts but they don’t give you the same cardio sessions we would do if we were safe to go about life as we did prior to covid restrictions. I’ve had to switch to full time wheelchair use due to my limb centre being closed and now when I can wear my prosthetic leg I get so tired from walking the tiniest of distances. I really wish people would understand how annoying it is to fully clean the wheelchair everytime we go outside and also to give us more space as we don’t want people that refuse to wear masks breathing down on us passing on their germs. 6 months of being stuck indoors isolating is not good for mental and physical well being and for our carers, friends and family 🤗😷🤗

[@Wheels2Walking]

I hope kicking myself into gear inspires a few others to follow. It’s mostly for me but I hope others join 🙏🏻

[@bluedeva]

Wheels2Walking I’m sure it will and I know I am 😁🤗

[@beansontoast4106]

Hat off to ya buddy hope god blesses u with wat we all take for granted and massive fair play for share in ya story

[@Smilingcat99]

People say to me (in the most dramatic way) your daughter can walk? I say yes however she's unable to walk far. My daughter uses a power chair.

[@Wheels2Walking]

People can be so judgmental

[@trinitycrawford7307]

@@Wheels2Walking my friend was on a wheelchair after an incident that damaged her legs, if I remember correctly it was 2 breaks and she couldn't walk on them, and when she was out people called her a faker and that stuff she called her PT person and went hey what happened to my legs again

[@marti6431]

The start is the absolute best

[@Wheels2Walking]

Hahah thanks! We thought so too

[@ibnwashington1146]

Awesome video I love the fresh new concepts

[@beefyspark2675]

Can we talk about how this guy only has 90k subs but HE GETS 750k veiws? SUBSCRIBE TO THIS MAN!

[@ProjectCarthage2004]

He is so positive about this! Amazing dude.

[@tinkersmith]

I wish you the best of luck, and will of course follow along. I was actually planning a video with the same title, which I'll try to record and upload some time next week

[@Chaos_Feyre]

Owww. I have so much sympathy for him, but I love his attitude about it all, and his decision to use his story to help others.

[@rebekahlovitt9540]

I have had bad experiences with pain meds too. I’ve had pretty good luck with CBD.

[@rebekahlovitt9540]

@Luke yeet I wouldn’t know about that personally. I am in a wheelchair because of a neuromuscular disease, so I don’t know what it’s like to be paralyzed. I do know that since I have chronic pain, many medications don’t work because they usually are better for treating acute pain.

[@rishabh497]

More power to you champ !

[@7cstair93]

Wow what an incredible testimony !!!!

[@Kaiandherfloof]

My grandma has used a spinner knob on her steering wheel since like 2015 when she hurt her shoulder really really bad and she loves it and still uses it (even though *technically* they’re illegal or at least in Texas) and I had a pretty traumatic event in December too, I had a suicide attempt that put me in the ICU (I overdosed on 6 600mg Trileptal pills which is a mood stabilizer and was one of my prescription meds for my mental illnesses) and if you were gonna get seriously hurt, at least it was doing something kind to help someone else. I’m so excited to see your story and recovery, I’m going to watch all of those videos next! ♥️

[@ShadesofSage]

Such an inspiring story! Thank you for sharing ☺️! I think it’s great when a channel can actually help others in some kind of way. That’s my goal with my own KZbin channel about motherhood and being a doula ❤️!

[@TysonNitro]

I always wondered why people in wheelchairs don't just stand up and walk. Thanks.

[@awsome14619]

That's so funny XDXDXDC IM DED OMG

[@angeldeshotel6993]

Wow, thank you for sharing your story.

[@cameronmoore136]

Best of luck, man!

[@junefrances8613]

Good to see you up and well my dude still walking better then my dad

[@RikkiTremblay]

I can't wait for your new videos!

[@Wheels2Walking]

Me either! I’m stoked 👊🏻

[@kulvarosikukoricatolvajdom2596]

Honestly I dont know what this chanel is about, I'm high af and that driving part with that tender music had a great flash. Keep it up bro.

[@atthelord]

Dont know why YT recommended this, but this is damn cool! All the best man, gtg binge on more of your content now 👍🏻

[@Official_RhinoGames]

I subscribed today you are good man

[@Bowser14456]

Wow you are an inspiration. I have scoliosis so this will help me. If I can get motivated to exercise lol.

[@HAIRGIRLL101]

You got my support!! New subscriber!!!

[@violot8149]

Thank you so much! I am now hooked to your channel!! ❤️❤️

[@rachelsteppig8569]

When I saw the thumbnail I just started laughing. I knew this would be great!

[@tintindb]

I've heard that the human body was designed to MOVE. I can completely relate to that. I know there are folks who just aren't like that but we're all different but I just wished they knew what they were missing. I was not a professional athlete. You couldn't pay me to run. I did it for the pure thrill of it. I got sick. my best bet was some kind of mold. I tried running but my legs just wouldn't work. I became sensitive to all kinds of stuff like household products. Covid-19 lockdown did not help. I had to struggle to maintain a basic level of fitness. And still do. You got 'sick' because you took the time to help your fellow man. Sounds to me like karma or God owes ya one. Then a KZbin channel? How many folks (including 'able-bodied') could put out content? Mister, I'm rooting for ya and I wish the pain would go away, but I once read that that which does not kill me makes me stronger. You must be as strong as heck now! keep moving. if not physically, mentally. if not mentally, spiritually.

[@racingsponga]

Bro, thank you for all the videos! How about some merch for the new handicapped people who cannot park in HC spaces because of “social distancing”

[@nestortauro6889]

Wheelchair stroke survivor Watching from Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪

[@Its_Me_Wheelz]

I wish I could stand up and walk around that much. You are so blessed. I am like a bowling ball on top of a swimming pool noodle. Edit: By the end of 2019, I was going through full-blown depression. My Dr started me on antidepression meds. By March 2020 they started working and I once again wanted to start getting out and enjoying life, going to the gym. Then COVID hit. Everything shut down. Now everything is opening up, trying to get motivated is for the lack of better word "a bitch". The struggle is real.

[@Wheels2Walking]

I am definitely blessed. I know all about the depression struggle. Remember, progress not perfection. Get 1% better every day and in 100 days you’ll be 100% better than you are now 🙏🏻 deploy self discipline. That lazy pos in your head has been in control for too long - kick his ass

[@janeliu5316]

We will be watching your career with great interest.

[@TanyaNishailoc]

Why am i crying while subscribing ,thank you for sharing