Blog

Where the Journey Began

A traumatic accident changed my life, setting me on a path of recovery, self-discovery, and growth

“There is no going back to once was, I can only keep moving forward”

July 28, 2025

The Astronaut On Earth

The reasons why I call myself an Astronaut On Earth, it turns out, have been growing as I have been learning more about astronauts, space, neuroscience, kinesiology, and continuing my rehabilitation from my Spinal Cord… Read more
February 12, 2024

“Innerdependence”

Feb 12th Innerdependence – I love that this has the squiggles underneath! This is insane! THATS the word I was looking for! The idea of being able to THINK and do things on your own!!!… Read more
May 30, 2023

Procedure List

So, This is kinda a doozy too. I am not sure if anyone had a chance to read my injury list, but this one is also alot to take in. If you are one of… Read more
May 18, 2023

Injury List

So, what you’re about to read took me a couple of weeks after my accident for me to finally get a brief list from my doctors. It was surreal, lying in the hospital, waking up… Read more
March 30, 2025

Sit-To-Stands On The Go! Perception From Action to help SCI Recovery | Mar 23 – 29 2025

3/23 Wow! My legs are so engaged today!!! Callie and I were able to have a great start to the morning! I’m pretty glad to have her to work through all the things I have… Read more
March 23, 2025

“Ichi-Go Ichi-E” Create / Control for SCI Recovery | Mar 16 – 22 2025

3/16 Adaptive e-sports equipment for folks working to regain function, mirror neurons, and more?! To help regain stability and motor control?! Seems like something I might have to investigate and add to the list!?? So,… Read more
March 17, 2025

Dreaming of the Sledge – Diaphragmatic Breathing & Pelvic Floor Strengthening for SCI Recovery | Mar 9 – 15 2025

3/9 If I can do kegels while holding in a number 2, will this help me eventually be able to learn to voluntarily relax the external a. Sphincter muscles? Seems weird and a funny area,… Read more
March 10, 2025

Getting Stronger Everyday! – Intermediate Goals and Progression for SCI Rehab | Mar 2 – 8 2025

3/2 Dang. Paul just left this morning. He had something really nice to say, and that was, “Hey, you know where you’re going. You know what you’re doing. You’re getting these legs working, but be… Read more
March 3, 2025

Schmüle’s Supply & Delivery & Morning Routine’s for SCI Recovery | Feb 23 – Mar 1 2025

2/23 When I get on the floor in the morning, I need a plan. I need structure to this routine, because I have a feeling this is something I am going to need to do… Read more
February 24, 2025

Active Motor Learning and The Observer Effect for SCI Rehab – “Murder in the City”| Feb 16 – 22 2025

2/16 My legs have filled out so much in the past 24hrs, I say my legs, but that leaves out my abs, low back, and pelvic region as well! It’s truly remarkable what constantly putting… Read more
February 16, 2025

Glute Stimulation & Dump Angle Change for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery | Feb 9 – 15 2025

2/9 Wait, do I need to contract my muscles the whole time I’m eccentrically and concentrically loading them? Because it really feels very different these past couple days with me consciously engaging my muscles during… Read more
February 9, 2025

Core Strength & Quad Engagement For Improving Your SCI | Feb 2 – 8 2025

2/2 Wow! These hundreds on the floor are feeling wild, I can feel some sort of reciprocal contractions going on in my abdomen that are timed with my exhale/ push down of the air?! This… Read more
February 2, 2025

Small Movements Matter – How We Help Train Our Spinal Cord | Jan 26 – Feb 1 2025

1/26 Wow, my legs are moving so well to get out of bed partially on my own! I am able to kick them out so good these days, my left leg likes to initiate the… Read more
January 26, 2025

Overcoming Spinal Cord Rehab Challenges in 0-Degree Winter Temps | Jan 19 – 26 2025

1/19 So! Putting furniture together from IKEA has turned into quite the therapy and physical exercise for me! I would have never thought that this would require such different bodily positions, movements, or strength, or… Read more

Welcome to my blog!

I’m Joe! I am currently working on getting back on my feet, and living life after a pretty wild accident. Through this blog, I aim to share my insights, and experiences. Join me on this journey as we explore the world of relearning and navigating the world outside.

Find me on:

Join the Story!

Stay updated with my latest notes, accomplishments, and recovery!

Where the Journey Began

Welcome to my blog!

Find me on:

Join the Story!

Share this: