The Journey
Take the Path to Health and Fitness
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Walking for the first time in nearly three weeks was a strange and wonderful experience. After being paralyzed in a severe wrestling injury, I realized that in order to walk, I had to think about what had been automatic since I was one year old. I strengthened my muscles over the following year with Cybex weight machines and learned that I could compensate for muscles that had permanently lost their nerve supply by strengthening other areas. How the accident happened remains a mystery. Some move or position caused damage to my cervical spinal cord and from that moment on, things would never be the same. Through it all, I learned to appreciate what an awesome thing is the human body. We're only give one, so you better take care of it.
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About the Book
The Journey will lead you down the path to optimal health and fitness. With simple, no-nonsense language, it explores much of the currently available diet and exercise information; additionally, it provides a road map for peak performance and efficiency. Dr. Paul T. Scheatzle presents valuable insight into the rehabilitation process, describing methods for returning to your activities as soon as possible following an injury. He also tells his own story, offering a glimpse into the life of a young wrestler who suffered a severe spinal cord injury, worked through the rehabilitation process ,and ultimately grew up to write this book. If you've ever found yourself throwing up your hands in defeat with all of the conflicting diet and exercise information, then The Journey is the book for you.
About the Author
Dr. Paul T. Scheatzle, DO, is currently a clinical associate professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Scheatzle has written numerous articles and given multiple lectures about exercise and rehabilitation. He and his wife are the proud parents of four children.