Multiple sclerosis kept her in a scooter for 20 years, but Sheila Fitzgerald now walks on her own—with a little technological help.
For a deeper understanding of the technology that's changed her life, read her essay.
Washington DC
02/13/2012 10:47:47 AM
This is wonderful news Sheila!!
Netherlands
02/13/2012 11:00:23 AM
Beautiful, but what was the new intervention to achieve this positive result???
The documentary does not elaborate on it....
Thank you for your elaboration.
Warm regards,
Francine
JHSPH
02/13/2012 11:09:29 AM
For details about the technology that has helped Sheila Fitzgerald, please read her essay: http://magazine.jhsph.edu/2012/technology/stories/walk-with-me/page_1/
Best,
Brian W. Simpson, Editor
Scotts Valley, CA
02/14/2012 04:49:11 PM
I would like to hear about the technology.
Lancaster, PA
03/04/2012 03:08:04 PM
Thanks for sharing your story and congratulations on your achievements!
USUHS
03/27/2013 05:44:24 PM
Thanks for sharing your story Sheila. You were such an inspiration to me when I was diagnosed with MS during my second year at Hopkins. I am so glad to see that you are doing so well!
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