Sifting through the "The Screen Savers" mailbag, we find the most popular question asked about the crew: Who is this new cast member,
Jessica Corbin and where did we find her? (The next popular question asks what's underneath
Patrick's kilt, but we're not going there. Ever.)
Contrary to popular belief, Jessica isn't new to the show. (If you already knew that, pass Go, and collect your $200.) Jessica started her first run on the show a couple of years ago as part of our nook duo with
Megan Morrone, who's currently on maternity leave.
Life happens
The members of the crew of "The Screen Savers" have lives outside of the TV show. Yes, it's true. In Jessica's case, a personal tragedy changed her life forever. Her brother was in an accident that caused severe brain damage. Doctors didn't think he could walk again. He needed full-time care.
It was an easy decision for Jessica. She left the show to be with her brother. We said goodbye, shed a tear, and wished her well.
Now she's back. That's good news for us. It also tells you something about her brother's therapy. He's doing amazingly well.
On Tuesday's show, Jessica will talk about her experiences and caring for her brother. In fact, Jessica thinks he'll be able to walk again, thanks to his therapy with the
Quadriciser. (We also think that tons of TLC from Ms. Corbin helps, too.) Jessica will show how the Quadriciser is used, and interview Larry Bohanan, the Quadriciser inventor.
Quality, quantity, Quadriciser
When it comes to the Quadriciser, Jessica speaks from first-hand experience. "Through a tremendous amount of dedication, love, and faith, Ryan survived a four-story fall," says Jessica. "We didn't just want Ryan to survive. We want him to thrive."
The Quadriciser is an exercise machine designed for use by persons with disabilities. The Quadriciser uses a series of cables and pulleys attached to hand grips and leg cradles. Exercising in the Quadriciser involves physically moving the lower and upper limbs in a coordinated, natural rhythm or patterning through varying ranges of motion.
According to Bohanan, a regimen of Quadriciser exercise provides sensory stimulation. Neurological activities that have been dormant for years can become active again in some patients. Those who have lost some range of motion can recover some of it back.
"The Quadriciser has had a significant impact on
Ryan's recovery," says Jessica. "There is nothing high-tech about the Quadriciser, but it is the type of technology that drastically improves the quality and quantity of people's lives."
For more information about the Quadriciser, use the following links. And don't forget to watch the show on Tuesday.
