https://padlet.com/jquarl5540/boxsqektay9k recovering the paralyzed en-us 2018-12-04 18:47:23 UTC 2023-05-13 10:49:11 UTC hello@padlet.com jquarl5540 https://padlet.com/jquarl5540/boxsqektay9k/wish/311081815 Amanda Boxtel
Bridging Bionics ]]> 2018-12-04 19:02:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jquarl5540/boxsqektay9k/wish/311081815 jquarl5540 https://padlet.com/jquarl5540/boxsqektay9k/wish/311083156 Amanda started the Bridging Bionics foundation because she ended up paralyzed. She knew that she could recover from this tragic event. Later on, she found out about bionic exoskeleton suits. Soon, Amanda started recovering from her paralysis. Amanda was guilty about how people could not access them easily. Eventually, she started the foundation. ]]> 2018-12-04 19:04:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jquarl5540/boxsqektay9k/wish/311083156 jquarl5540 https://padlet.com/jquarl5540/boxsqektay9k/wish/311532737 1. Who came up with the design? 

2. How long does it take for a full recovery? 

3. Did it feel weird to be in a bionic suit? 

4. How much money does bionic suits cost? 

5. How many hours a day should they go to therapy? ]]> 2018-12-05 18:50:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jquarl5540/boxsqektay9k/wish/311532737 jquarl5540 https://padlet.com/jquarl5540/boxsqektay9k/wish/311970645 1. "There wasn't the technology we have today.  So, I had to figure out a lot for myself. I started my own fitness regimen and found my new life."

2. "Disabling can be socially isolating, and we are about bridging community, getting people out of their homes and engaging."

3. "Human bodies are meant to stand and walk." ]]> 2018-12-06 18:39:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jquarl5540/boxsqektay9k/wish/311970645 jquarl5540 https://padlet.com/jquarl5540/boxsqektay9k/wish/311976941 To get involved, visit Bridging Bionics website to help and donate. ]]> 2018-12-06 18:50:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jquarl5540/boxsqektay9k/wish/311976941 jquarl5540 https://padlet.com/jquarl5540/boxsqektay9k/wish/311980889 ~  Bridging Bionics therapeutic sessions are free to low cost. 

~ The therapist works one-on-one with clients.

~ In about a year she has made over 130,000 steps.

~ While working with the bionic exoskeleton suit, it decreases  chronic pain.

 ~ Bridging bionics works with anyone that has mobility issues. ]]> 2018-12-06 18:56:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jquarl5540/boxsqektay9k/wish/311980889 jquarl5540 https://padlet.com/jquarl5540/boxsqektay9k/wish/314704260 Dunn, Meghan. “Bionic Woman Helps Others Thrive after Paralysis.” CNN, Cable News Network, 10 Dec. 2018, www.cnn.com/2018/04/12/health/cnnheroes-amanda-boxtel-bridging-bionics/index.html.]]> 2018-12-14 15:58:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jquarl5540/boxsqektay9k/wish/314704260