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Despite the dire prognosis, Adam and his family responded with resilience and humor. A poignant moment occurs when a doctor nonchalantly predicts high unemployment and poor health for many paralysis victims, prompting Adam to jokingly reply, “Boy, that sounds exactly like you,” leading to shared laughter. This attitude epitomizes how a positive mindset can counter despair.
Reclaiming Movement with Exoskeleton Technology
A decade after his accident, Adam’s life took a remarkable turn. During a routine check-up in 2015, he was introduced to the Rewalk exoskeleton—one of only 250 in the world at the time. He recalls standing up in the device for the first time in ten years, a moment that marked a new chapter in his life.