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Wenner pulled himself out of the wheelchair while the physiotherapist supported his waist. Seven days of upper body exercises with the occupational therapist had helped him regain some limited control over his left arm and hand. But they had no strength to support his weight. These had been followed with leg exercises, warm-ups, strengthening, and stretching. This was the first time they had him standing. He leaned on the parallel bar to catch his breath while Sarah, his therapist, adjusted the brace on his left leg.
“Okay, we’re going to take it really slow. Place your left hand on the bar, straighten up, and try to put some weight on your left leg, leaving the balance of your weight on your right leg. I’m right behind you.”
He followed her instructions and found himself st
