Jablonski makes progress, stands up with help

Paralyzed high school hockey player Jack Jablonski is making significant strides at the Courage Center. "Jabs" was able to stand for 22 minutes with the help of staff members. The high school junior is undergoing daily physical therapy and returned to school at Benilde-St. Margaret's last month.

Author:: BMTN Staff
Publish date:: Sep 18, 2012
Updated on: Mar 8, 2018

Paralyzed hockey player Jack Jablonski is making major progress since he was injured in a hockey game last December. WCCO reports "Jabs" was able to stand for 22 minutes with the help of Courage Center staff. His occupational therapist says standing upright for that amount of time and maintaining blood pressure is a significant feat.

According to his CaringBridge website, Jablonski has become steadier each time he stands and recently used both hands to play beach volleyball with his trainers.

The high school junior returned to school at Benilde-St. Margaret's Aug. 28.

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Someone on Twitter has been saying hateful things about Jack Jablonski, the Benilde-St. Margaret's High School hockey player who was paralyzed during a game last year, KARE 11 reports.

The Benilde-St. Margaret's junior who suffered a paralyzing injury in a high school hockey game last year will be heading back to classes after a summer of physical therapy and catching up on the schooling he missed.

The family of paralyzed Benilde St. Margaret’s hockey player Jack Jablonksi reports that the teen has sat up and is able to feed himself with help from a therapist. The family said on his Caringbridge page that there were “ups and downs” this week, however, they are incredibly proud of Jack’s determination and positive attitude during therapy.

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