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The BBK Free Speech Podcast
Back to the Gym - rebuilding strength after a spinal cord injury
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Bolt Burdon Kemp
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Season 1
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Episode 62
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In this episode of the BBK Free Speech Podcast, Rhiannon Daniel, Partner in our Spinal Injury team, sits down with Andrew Uttridge, Marrianne Rooprai, co-founders of the Rooprai Spinal Trust, and Tom Taverner, Founder of VIM Health. Together, they explore what it really means to return to exercise after a spinal cord injury and how the right support can transform both confidence and physical recovery.
In this conversation, we cover:
- Marrianne’s personal experience of spinal cord injury and her inspiring journey back into exercise
- Why accessible gyms, knowledgeable staff, and early mental health support are essential for rebuilding strength
- How the Rooprai Spinal Trust and VIM Health’s “Back to the Gym” initiative empowers people with spinal cord injuries to regain independence, confidence, and physical wellbeing