Back to the Gym – rebuilding strength after a spinal cord injury

In this episode of the BBK Free Speech Podcast, Rhiannon Daniel, Partner in our Spinal Injury team, sits down with Andrew Uttridge, Marrianne Rooprai, co-founders of the Rooprai Spinal Trust, and Tom Taverner, Founder of VIM Health. Together, they explore what it really means to return to exercise after a spinal cord injury and how the right support can transform both confidence and physical recovery.

In this conversation, we cover:

• Marrianne’s personal experience of spinal cord injury and her inspiring journey back into exercise
• Why accessible gyms, knowledgeable staff, and early mental health support are essential for rebuilding strength
• How the Rooprai Spinal Trust and VIM Health’s “Back to the Gym” initiative empowers people with spinal cord injuries to regain independence, confidence, and physical wellbeing