Brad the Bullet Baker riding a hand cycle on a beach in chicago

Patient Story

Brad's Story: Back on the Bike

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Brad “The Bullet” Baker is a leading flat track racer. On July 22, he sustained a spinal cord injury at the Minneapolis X Games. He received intensive rehabilitation at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, and even got back on a bike for the first time with the support of the hospital’s Therapeutic Recreation team.

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Several months after the accident, Brad continues to make progress.

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Therapeutic Recreation contributes to the whole rehabilitation process by giving inpatients & families are given the opportunity to explore past, present and new leisure interests.

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