https://padlet.com/2107612/p7287wqmalaf Made with love en-us 2018-10-15 18:13:57 UTC 2023-06-19 02:31:21 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Rugbyball.png 2107612 https://padlet.com/2107612/p7287wqmalaf/wish/293517769 Adam was injured while making a tackle for Penn State. He was left paralyzed but eventually recovered 3 months after his spinal- fusion surgery.]]> 2018-10-16 17:59:09 UTC https://padlet.com/2107612/p7287wqmalaf/wish/293517769 2107612 https://padlet.com/2107612/p7287wqmalaf/wish/293518704 https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/ckAm1Az6rzeW0qFTGAsPEvtoGPs5IRWomFdru_RZiVgtqZhzlqkIFk7spMtQCoqI8j-E3aO6F3_kaba1OR9CP9XtryVfFBZMTw=w300-h451

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https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/adam-taliaferro-bruised-cervical-spine#2]]> 2018-10-16 18:00:34 UTC https://padlet.com/2107612/p7287wqmalaf/wish/293518704 2107612 https://padlet.com/2107612/p7287wqmalaf/wish/293523036 Taliaferro had a bruised cervical spine
This resulted in paralysis of his legs and arms. The doctors knew the injury was in the cervical portion of his spine because everything below his neck was paralyzed.]]> 2018-10-16 18:07:36 UTC https://padlet.com/2107612/p7287wqmalaf/wish/293523036 2107612 https://padlet.com/2107612/p7287wqmalaf/wish/294312138 Taliaferro's head hit another player's knee and went backwards. This injured nerves in the area of his cervical spine.]]> 2018-10-18 12:58:59 UTC https://padlet.com/2107612/p7287wqmalaf/wish/294312138 2107612 https://padlet.com/2107612/p7287wqmalaf/wish/294313125 Taliaferro's body movement was prohibited to avoid more injury. He was also treated with steroids to avoid the body from swelling in the cervical spine area. When an injury occurs, the body elicits chemical processes that cause swelling. In a spinal injury this can cause more damage and therefore must be restricted.]]> 2018-10-18 13:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/2107612/p7287wqmalaf/wish/294313125 2107612 https://padlet.com/2107612/p7287wqmalaf/wish/294314851 Taliaferro had a spinal fusion surgery where a surgeon placed metal pins and pieces of bone in his cervical spine to supplement it. After rehabilitation, his ability to control his movement slowly came back.]]> 2018-10-18 13:03:35 UTC https://padlet.com/2107612/p7287wqmalaf/wish/294314851 2101115 https://padlet.com/2107612/p7287wqmalaf/wish/294486446 Although he hopes he someday will be able to, he cannot run, but is working toward gaining movement everyday and  keeps a positive attitude. GM]]> 2018-10-18 16:46:42 UTC https://padlet.com/2107612/p7287wqmalaf/wish/294486446 2101115 https://padlet.com/2107612/p7287wqmalaf/wish/294493396 He suffers from muscle tightness and often has too work out with aid to stretch them out. GM]]> 2018-10-18 16:57:42 UTC https://padlet.com/2107612/p7287wqmalaf/wish/294493396 2101115 https://padlet.com/2107612/p7287wqmalaf/wish/294494456 He is unable to walk currently, but helps others find motivation to take steps toward recovery and works hard to slowly improve his physical condition each and everyday. GM]]> 2018-10-18 16:59:26 UTC https://padlet.com/2107612/p7287wqmalaf/wish/294494456 2101115 https://padlet.com/2107612/p7287wqmalaf/wish/294495259 Adam is still using a wheelchair, as he cannot walk because of his paralysis. He strives to someday be able to walk, and get lessen his wheelchair use. GM]]> 2018-10-18 17:00:46 UTC https://padlet.com/2107612/p7287wqmalaf/wish/294495259 2101115 https://padlet.com/2107612/p7287wqmalaf/wish/294502937 Taliaferro fractured his C-5 vertebrae is a head-on collision, also causing his paralysis. GM]]> 2018-10-18 17:13:05 UTC https://padlet.com/2107612/p7287wqmalaf/wish/294502937 2101115 https://padlet.com/2107612/p7287wqmalaf/wish/294515049 GM]]> 2018-10-18 17:31:11 UTC https://padlet.com/2107612/p7287wqmalaf/wish/294515049