Aliza Rae | Spinal Cord Injury | Intensive Rehabilitation
“There was a chance I might not walk again, but now I can, because I believed I could.” Meet Aliza Rae. Living life to the fullest as a teenager; she
May 8, 2025
“There was a chance I might not walk again, but now I can, because I believed I could.” Meet Aliza Rae. Living life to the fullest as a teenager; she
“I absolutely loved being at Hobbs Rehabilitation and am so happy with the support that everyone gave me.” Prior to her accident, Lucy worked as a long-distance lorry driver, travelling
Rosey was born with a large arachnoid cyst and recently diagnosed with Autism but she never lets her conditions hold her back. Weekends were filled with excitement as she rode
“Everyone at Hobbs has made a huge positive impact in my recovery.” Prior to her injury, Hannah described herself as a ‘normal 25 year old’ who enjoyed a very colourful
“I’m healthy and happy, and still motivated to regain the pleasures and joys of my pre-stroke life.” – Ian Before starting his journey at Hobbs Rehabilitation, Ian lived life to
“Every therapy session I walk into on my own instead of being pushed in a wheelchair!” Before his strokes, Nigel was a very independent, vibrant, and quick-witted individual who loved
“I walked my daughter down the aisle and delivered a speech to 86 guests… thank you Hobbs!” Prior to his stroke, John was retired and living with his wife, in
“I am beginning to feel like me again“ – Christine Before Christine developed her condition, she had a vibrant and very active life. Despite having a pre-existing pituitary tumour, including
“Your brain is really smart and can convince you that everything is fine… even when you are struggling to function. If it wasn’t for the team of people around me
Gavin is a man who has always lived life at full throttle, thriving on the thrill of pushing his limits. An accomplished athlete and devoted father, he competed regularly in
Ty’s life was all action and adventure. At 57, he had retired from a 20-year career in the Army and embraced a lifestyle filled with physical challenges and outdoor activities.
Before her neurological condition, Lizzie led an active and fulfilling life, marked by professional achievements and personal passions. After graduating from university, she embarked on a successful career in Marketing,
Before her diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis at the age of 31, Lucy’s life was a whirlwind of activity and vitality. From her bustling career in financial recruitment in London to
Maz (Marianella), known for her social nature and vibrant energy, led a healthy lifestyle, enjoying activities like walking and Pilates, and spending time with her grandchildren and loved ones. Despite
Madeline had always been a vibrant soul, living a life filled with joy and purpose. With a full-time job, a loving marriage, and two grown children, she cherished every moment
Helen had been a school catering manager for over 20 years, confident and meticulous in her work. She lived with her husband, Greg, and their two dogs, leading busy lives
Before the life-altering incident on the rugby field in February 2022, Matt’s world was one of boundless activity. A passionate sports enthusiast, he immersed himself in rugby, football, and golf.
On December 22, 2016, David’s life took an unexpected turn, altering everything he knew, even though he didn’t fully grasp it at the time. With just a 5% chance of
Georgina faced a life-changing diagnosis in 2003 when she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. However, it wasn’t until 2016 that her ability to walk began to decline, impacting her daily
Colette had always lived an active life, teaching spin classes and yoga, going to the gym and enjoying outdoor activities like running and cycling. She had a loving family with
In September 2021, Roly’s routine was abruptly disrupted when he noticed an unusual sensation on the left side of his face during his commute to work. His left eye refused
Will, a 45-year-old pilot was at home in May 2020 when he suffered a stroke. He had no medical risk factors and was fit and healthy although he’d been feeling
Ted is a man on the move… that is when he is at his happiest. Having been a competent racing cyclist with past success at national club-level motor racing, you
When we enquired about Lee Silverman Voice Therapy in late 2020 we did not know that we would be restricted to our home for all of January due to the
Derek is a rugby man… a family man… a keen cyclist and an all-round do-er. Whilst doing what he does, he was struck down by a massive stroke. The vibrant,
Ethan has a rare blood clotting disorder which caused difficulties at birth, resulting in Diplegic Cerebral Palsy, and associated visual impairment, speech delay, and additional learning and sensory needs.
Alex Danson-Bennett, Team GB Hockey Captain, injured herself on holiday and has been unable to play hockey since. Recently she has talked publicly about the impact of her mild traumatic
My wife suffered a severe stroke at the tender age of 46. As you can imagine this came as a massive shock to us all especially as she didn’t participate
Ed Jackson was a professional rugby player for ten years before he sustained a traumatic spinal cord injury following a diving accident which resulted in a C7 AIS-D spinal cord
Paralysed from the waist down with severe abdominal injuries, Jemima struggled with the reality of her new circumstances. Having been a Head Girl, Second Rider for a top Eventer, as
John has been coming for regular outpatient physiotherapy at Hobbs Rehabilitation South East, ever since his spinal cord injury in 2015. We have worked together with the NHS community and
In August, John was running a successful 11+ education company with wife, Jan, and was outside with some pupils playing football during the break-time, when he fell and hit his
Preschool teacher Kylie had a bleed in the basal ganglia: an area of the brain where the blood vessels are particularly small and narrow, making them much more vulnerable to
Paul was a keen cyclist and someone who loved to cook – the chef of the house. He was an active professional electrical engineer with no underlying health issues when
My daughter suffered neurological damage out of the blue aged 6 when an unknown virus caused inflammation in her cerebellum. She was discharged from hospital in a weak and wobbly