13 Surgeries, 8 Years of Opiates, and One Life-Changing Invention - Reid Robinson
A car crash so violent the impact was like hitting a tree at 50 km/h with his bare foot. 13 surgeries. A 16-hour bone transplant. 8 years of chronic pain. Most people would be focused just on surviving. @Reid Robinson focused on inventing.
Frustrated by the nerve damage and exhaustion caused by standard crutches, Reid went into his garage and built the first X-Leg—a hands-free "exoskeleton" that elevates the foot and transfers weight to the thigh. Now, he’s helping the 6 million people who need mobility aids every year reclaim their lives.
Here is why you need to listen:
🚀 The Garage Prototype: How Reid used an IKEA cutting board and a MIG welder to build a medical device that outperformed everything on the market.
đź©Ľ The Crutch Crisis: Why traditional crutches are "shoulder killers" and how the conical shape of the thigh is the secret to pain-free mobility.
🧠Breaking the Fog: A raw look at the "love-hate" relationship with oxycodone and Reid’s 2-year journey to taper off and regain total brain clarity.
âš˝ The Silver Lining: The incredible moment Reid kicked a soccer ball with his kids while his leg was still held together by broken surgical plates.
At The Hardy Brain, we talk about transforming into ironclad performers. Physical trauma and chronic pain are the ultimate stressors that high-performance leaders face. Reid’s story is a masterclass in how to decrease that neurological stress through innovation and sheer mental fortitude.
Where to find Reid Robinson:
Website: xleg.ca
Email: [email protected]
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