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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ryan McDougall

Mother told she would never walk again regains independence with son’s help

A mother who was told she would never walk again because of a brain injury has described how her son’s physiotherapy clinic restored her independence.

In January 2023, Karen Kerr, 58, experienced a sudden onset of symptoms, including difficulty using her hands, an inability to stand, and slurred speech. Her son, Iain Legge, 30, immediately suspected a stroke, but investigations soon revealed she had sustained brain damage due to a genetic condition.

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