December 21st, 2010 at 7:10 AM ^
Indeed ... I wonder why Barwis wasn't mentioned?
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How appropriate is it that the physician's last name is Rodriguez?
December 21st, 2010 at 7:40 AM ^
Today, Mealer stands on the verge of something he’s poured his heart and soul into, something he never gave up on, in spite of the grueling two years of therapy with PM&R staff and training with U-M strength and conditioning coaches in the last year; in spite of assurances from surgeons that he may never walk again.
There is nothing wrong with this article. It was intended to highlight the medical treatment that Brock received.
December 21st, 2010 at 7:55 AM ^
I wasn't comparing them to Harbaugh, I just thought 6 words would have been a nice gesture.
December 21st, 2010 at 7:56 AM ^
Neither RR nor Barwis got involved for a photo op; they got involved to help someone they consider to be part of the family. Consequently, I am fine with the story being about Brock Mealer's courage and persistence instead of reminding us of something we already know about RR and Barwis.
December 21st, 2010 at 8:08 AM ^
Would Brock have had the courage and persistence without Barwis? You have to mention the people who are helping pull him out of the hell of being paralyzed.
December 21st, 2010 at 9:16 AM ^
...is encouraging, but what about the wolves. That is MOTIVATION!!
December 21st, 2010 at 8:48 AM ^
Must be a conspiracy that RR and his staff weren't fawned over in an article about Mealer
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We all know their roll, I'm OK with Brock getting all the credit in this one.
December 21st, 2010 at 8:51 AM ^
...points out is that Brock Mealer's rehab was a partnership between the UMHS Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation SCI and MedRehab SCI teams, and the S&C team. It's simply fiction to think that Mealer was able to achieve what he's achieved simply through the magic of "Barwis Methods". It took a dedicated medical team to get him to the point where he could undergo rigorous strength training and continual follow up medical care.
I think it's great that his medical rehab team gets some recognition as well.
December 21st, 2010 at 10:03 AM ^
Not talking about magic, but you need the right person in your face everyday not letting you quit or feel sorry for yourself , when you feel like you don't have an ounce of energy left, he say's BULLS**T! give me two more,and somehow you push out two more reps. That right person for Mealer was Barwis.
December 21st, 2010 at 10:40 AM ^
Agreed. I think this is the first time I've seen Brock's story with a focus on the medical staff. There were plenty of stories out there earlier this year that completely overlooked the medical staff's contribution to focus on the strength and conditioning coaches. I see no problem with the university talking up some medical staff members who may have been previously overlooked.
December 21st, 2010 at 10:48 AM ^
Don't think anybody said they had a problem, with the university talking up med. staff. Hell i think everyone did an outstanding job, U of M all day long. just thought they might have scribbled a few more lines about Barwis.
December 21st, 2010 at 1:57 PM ^
This story is so amazing. I just graduated nursing school so I have learned about how much the odds are against you with SCI.
I decided to email the author of the article and her email address is: [email protected]
Blueheron hit it right on the head, how could she not mention Barwis or his staff that helped him through his rebab? I just mentioned that she should have at the very least mentioned Barwis or the U of M football staff for their efforts.