Returning to the gym after a spinal cord stroke during a workout Francis “Tito” Vigan, 34-year-old bodybuilder from Lincoln has made incredible strides in a matter of months.
The gym is a familiar place to Francis “Tito” Vigan, a personal trainer and nutrition coach. For the past 10 years, he’s spent much of his time prepping for bodybuilding competitions.
Reflected in a mirror, Francis Vigan walks on a treadmill with the assistance of physical therapy assistant Wendy Kyser on Friday at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital. Vigan, a 34-year-old bodybuilder, has been recovering after a rare spinal cord stroke during a workout paralyzed him from the waist down.
With the assistance of an over-ground gait and balance system, Francis Vigan is guided by physical therapist Kelly Billings through an exercise session on Friday at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Powerlifter
Francis Vigan speaks at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital about a rare spinal cord stroke he suffered during a workout a couple of months ago. "I am grateful and humbled," he said. "You do not know what you have until you lose it."
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Powerlifter
With the assistance of an over-ground gait and balance system, Francis Vigan is guided by physical therapist Kelly Billings through an exercise session on Friday at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Powerlifter
Reflected in a mirror, Francis Vigan walks on a treadmill with the assistance of physical therapy assistant Wendy Kyser on Friday at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital. Vigan, a 34-year-old bodybuilder, has been recovering after a rare spinal cord stroke during a workout paralyzed him from the waist down.
Reflected in a mirror, Francis Vigan walks on a treadmill with the assistance of physical therapy assistant Wendy Kyser on Friday at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital. Vigan, a 34-year-old bodybuilder, has been recovering after a rare spinal cord stroke during a workout paralyzed him from the waist down.
