Why walking sucks.

How I use my KAFO leg braces.
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[@maureensmith2162]

Well done son, we were exhausted watching this, what a lot of effort and hard work to make that happen. Your positive attitude is amazing and you never give up, so so proud of you, much love ❤❤

[@FreddotheWheelchairGuy]

Aww thanks mum! ❤️

[@accessibilityisability]

Oh wow good learning content. Thank you for sharing.

[@peterharris9328]

Fredo man you keep doing what you doing, Your last video inspired me to go swimming for the first time after my injury. yesterday I l learned how to front crawl which isn’t easy without abdominal strength and legs. But I think it will get easier and easier each time. Looking forward to my next session next week. 🏊‍♂️ 🤙

[@FreddotheWheelchairGuy]

YES Pete ! This has me smiling massively, I love hearing this. 😁 Front Crawl is advanced! Fairplay. I find sculling on my back to be by far the easiest way of staying afloat and making progress, but just being in the pool is awesome. Stoked! Next time I'm around Southampton, we can go swimming together 😁

[@peterharris9328]

That would be awesome! Definitely give me a shout when your back. I feel more independent each day now that I have my own car and driving.

[@FreddotheWheelchairGuy]

@@peterharris9328 absolutely! Driving is such a lifeline, I always thought, why didn't I do it sooner?

[@indianflower]

I love the way you smile even if something gos wrong. Best of luck

[@ij0511]

I've used braces for many years Canned hard work. Here I'm UK quality and reliability is a big issue. Seriously thinking of reverting to Power chair full time. Great video. THANKS

[@dazza70smith]

Brave and informative video brother. Sending love light and prayers to you and yours. Stay safe Fred 👏💜👍🙏🤗♿️

[@roxanneherrman2107]

Dude, I've only known you 1 minute, and my shoulders are killing me, just watching you

[@Jaggededge112]

You had me yelling at the phone Freddo. Please be careful.

[@simeonhartwig9174]

Ha u are looking buff Freddo! Standing up n sitting down 🫶

[@FreddotheWheelchairGuy]

aw cheers bro!

[@seanmercyhoyt6785]

Thank you for being so honest and brave. But totally agree the wheelchair is better for me too.

[@asprelskcalling1151]

Good looking and with such a great attitude💫

[@FreddotheWheelchairGuy]

Thats very kind, thank you

[@silkedavid8876]

Wasn't that the title of Richard's first video? When I was at school and we were preparing to enter the world of work, our whole class did this test from the local job centre for determining what kind of job would suit you. My first suggested job was orthopaedic brace engineer! Not a profession many people even know is a thing, so about half my class mates had this as a career suggestion. The 2nd option was glove maker or something silly. They just suggested professions where they needed new blood!

[@johnmaude5065]

I can walk with a walker too, but I put it in the too hard basket lol, you can’t carry anything 😮 and I’m old and lazy. After ten years in a chair I just find it easier to stay in it lol 😅

[@marymccormick236]

Thank you for sharing. Please be careful. It looks a bit dangerous to do alone.

[@SunshineMix101]

😎 'Another great vid' Freddo. Do you know if there are particular exercises to counter muscle wastage from inactivity? And if so, do you think they work? 😎

[@FreddotheWheelchairGuy]

Yes I think that electric muscle stimulators can work quite well, with a high protein diet, I saw that somewhere. But I guess you’d have to use it a lot. My spasms keep my legs from atrophy, as much as I hate them sometimes

[@vitindias1086]

É completa ou incompleta sua lesão amigo ?

[@tradenewscentre5010]

If you put some muscles on those legs, would it change anything?

[@peggyjohns7893]

It looks absolutely exhausting!

[@DanDan-cx4si]

Brilliant Video Freddo. It must be so frustrating for you. It’s inspiring to see how you have adapted and accepted it for what it is. That in itself is amazing. Keep it up! Dan (neighbour to you’re older, less refined, balder, uglier brother😂)

[@FreddotheWheelchairGuy]

Hahaha - Hey Dan! I hope you got the video I sent to Colin. Thanks for the support! 😊

[@skn31]

Wait, I did not know, you also speak "German" :) - I am pretty sure I have heard that correctly. And the funniest part is, that Germans love to use the "English version" instead.

[@FreddotheWheelchairGuy]

Haha my German friends always laugh when I say that too 😂

[@ninnie9702]

I understood when he said the German word. I did laugh.

[@paralifetv-youreverydaywhe8314]

Hey Freddo!! Lookin buff! Have you ever tried forearm crutches?

[@FreddotheWheelchairGuy]

Thanks man! 💪 Yeah I tried them in rehab but couldn’t get used to them, I found them really difficult and found the walker to be much more stable

[@i-r-o-n-m-a-n]

Bro what is the cost of ur KFO?

[@FreddotheWheelchairGuy]

I live in France and they were paid for by the healthcare here so I don’t know

[@robertsmith987]

How is your pup friend u watch ?

[@FreddotheWheelchairGuy]

Yuki is great, she just turned 1 and we had a little party for her. Thanks for asking 😊

[@yousefalhmoud1608]

You are wonderful and brave, I love you, may God protect you I want to contact you if possible

[@fredrenaud1485]

Cool vidéo Freddo. Es tu en France ?

[@FreddotheWheelchairGuy]

oui c'est vrai 😊

[@skn31]

Freddo, your podcast-link in the description does NOT lead to your (and Benji's) awesome podcast !

[@FreddotheWheelchairGuy]

Thanks , I've changed it now. The link is here if you need 😉 spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/bOu0fH30Bub

[@Jaggededge112]

Cause it’s painful af and slower.

[@jwilleseries7764]

Walking sucks, it hurts! XD Walking somewhere is rather difficult and painful so I don't get far, hence why I Don't like walking

[@FreddotheWheelchairGuy]

What sort of disability do you have? Why does walking hurt for you?