Meet a pioneer in stroke recovery

After 39-year-old Aaron Ulland suffered a stroke, paralyzing his left side, he volunteered to participate in a revolutionary study at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, where electrodes were implanted in his brain to help restore his mobility. Correspondent Susan Spencer reports on the incredible results.

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[thegreatcatsby]

Thank you Aaron for being willing to be the first. That is exactly what a pioneer does, he charts the way for others.

[larrysouthern]

The human brain is incredible and highly complex....God bless these pioneers in this profession....

[Molly]

I had a stroke last year and I'm only 21. When it first happened, I couldn't even walk. I had to be carried into the hospital.. my left side is damaged, but I'm getting a lot better.

[reneemoreno]

Incredible...keep moving forward with this medical technology.

[vwindman]

My son had a stroke when he was nine years old. Like Aaron we had no answers why. He is now 34 years old. He has left sided weakness... but wish this was available for him.

[davidabair]

Arron and all the medical staff are heroes!

[thecrazylifeandtimesofacra]

i feel for him i had a stroke at 36 i havent been right since

[karenskinnerelam]

Incredible!! Huge step in stroke recovery!

[marlam]

I had a stroke at 40. I was perfectly healthy. It was never discovered why it happened. It really can happen to anyone.

[shirleycooleyga]

God Bless you Aaron! I’m so proud of you! My husband had a stroke on March 2, 2023. He is paralyzed on his left side. It has been a nightmare to live through. I understand what you and your mother went through. I’m excited to hear about your treatment. My husband. Is 66 years old, so not as young as you. He is still determined to be who he used to be and we are planning to try every avenue. Thank you so much for sharing your story! Thank you. God bless you.

[paintingwithcammiebourke]

I was born with stroke side effects so this is pretty incredible to watch I wish they had this kind of stuff when I was a little kid

[paulgoss]

me too, 9 years after my stroke, i am still trying!!!!

[romstar]

Once a woman brings a child into the world, her life is never truly her own anymore. Getting that call that your child may be sick or injured at any hour of the day or night must bring countless sleepless nights😔 I’m so glad her son is doing better and maybe she can catch up on some of that sleep 🙏👍

[robertaprice]

Truly remarkable and inspiring. My brother suffered a stroke 2 years ago; I am on this journey with him. Yes, Aaron thank you and I wish you more successes, and THANK YOU to the doctors doing this remarkable work with the brain. Thank you!!!

[stelun]

good luck - I had a stroke a few months ago- a devastating blow to say the least; I'll keep in touch. back to the piano later hopefully will help- I've lost the ability to coordinate hands

[michelemedina]

Aaron good luck, you can do it!!! Godspeed!!!

[etherealmeals]

He is very blessed to still have a mom who is very supportive. I already lost both my parents s I was already 54 when I had a stroke. Despite intensive hysical therapy My left side paralysis has not improved much. But Im grateful that I can eat and speak. But I still have many disabilitoes. I can't walk or use my left arm and hand. I live in Copenhagen and there is not much offered here yet

[shawngavette]

My husband had a stroke two years ago. He was getting up out of the bed to use the bathroom. He got up and fall back down on the bed.he send three weeks in ICU on the hospital

[karengullickson]

I had my second stroke 5 months ago and I still play the piano and write music.

[anlyq]

As a recent stroke survivor, ii find these storiesies inspiring... I'm like how do I get to the recovery side of tbings.