A WOMAN has been left paralysed from the neck down and will need around-the-clock care for the rest of her life after attempting a new yoga move. Abbey Weiss, from California, US, loved exercise and was especially passionate about acroyoga , which combines yoga with acrobatics. 6 Abbey was left paralysed by a horrifying acroyoga accident Credit: GoFundMe 6 The 32-year-old loved exercise and being outdoors Credit: GoFundMe In June, the 32-year-old fell and injured her spinal cord while attempting a challenging acro yoga move.
The horrific incident left her paralysed from the neck down. Her heartbroken father said Abbey loved being active and the outdoors, which made the accident and her current state even more devastating. "She said the other day it feels like she’s in a straight jacket," he told WISTV .
Read more on paralysis TERRIFYING Mum thought she’d ‘overdone it with cleaning’ but was paralysed in a 10-day coma YEARS OF AGONY I woke up one day at 13 and couldn't walk - doctors still have no clue why "She can’t move, everything’s got to be done for her." Before the life-changing accident, Abbey was a pediatric speech therapist and business owner, according to a GoFundMe set up by friends to help her family deal with growing healthcare costs. "The medical bills are astronomical," his dad said, " and there is no end.
" Her family said she moved from Chicago to San Diego eight years ago to live by the ocean. Most read in Health STREAMING AGONY Mum screaming in agony after shattering hip while watching Netflix on couch PICK ME UP 7 ways coffee can help save your life - from cancer risk to silent killers ITCH FEST Plague of parasites that float in the wind and 'slurp liquid from human skin' BRAIN DRAIN The everyday habit that could 'raise dementia risk by 50%' - are you at risk? Now, Abbey is back in Chicago with her family going through rehab at a medical facility. While packing up her apartment, which she can no longer live in, Abbey's aunt Judy Washer told the news show it "didn't have to be like this".
Busy mum thought she’d ‘overdone it with the spring cleaning’ paralysed in a coma Her dad said he was not aware of what acroyoga was before his daughter's accident. He said that if he "had known the type of maneuvers she was doing I would have told her not to do it. "I don't think she would have listened," he added.
6 Her dad said he would have told her not to do acroyoga had he known more about it Credit: GoFundMe 6 Abbey has moved back home as she can no longer look after herself Credit: GoFundMe The family are hopeful Abbey will regain a small amount of movement once the inflammation goes down - but doctors say there is no guarantee she will ever recover. In the most recent update to her GoFundMe on July 27, Abbey's friend Renee Smith said she showed positive signs. '"Abby went on to breathe on her own for an entire hour!!" the fundraiser added.
"While this may seem small, this is a step forward and we need to celebrate." 6 Abbey's family and friends hope she will regain some movement Credit: GoFundMe 6 She is showing small signs of improvement, such as breathing by herself Credit: GoFundMe What is a spinal cord Injury? A spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord that results in a loss of function, such as mobility or feeling The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that runs down the middle of the back and is protected by the vertebrae. It carries signals between the brain and the rest of the body, controlling movements and sensations.
Causes: Trauma: Car accidents, falls, sports injuries, and violent incidents. Diseases: Infections, tumors, and conditions like multiple sclerosis Symptoms : Loss of Movement: Partial or complete paralysis Loss of Sensation: Inability to feel heat, cold, or touch Breathing Problems: Difficulty breathing if the injury is high up the spinal cord Other Issues: Problems with bladder, bowel control, and sexual function Treatment: Immediate Care: Immobilization and medication to reduce swelling Rehabilitation: Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and adaptive devices Surgery: To remove bone fragments, herniated disks, or fractured vertebrae Prognosis Recovery depends on the severity and location of the injury. While some people may regain function, others may have permanent disabilities.
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