You do an excellent job!! You look like a C 5/6 quad which makes t things you do all the more remarkable. I'm a T 6/7 para sinne 1980. I got married in 1991 and have two boys who are now grown men. We celebrate 26 years of marriage on June 15. I lost my right leg 3 years ago due to an infection in metal artificial bone from a badly treated broken leg in 2008. Losing that leg throws my balance so it was like going back to square one. So, even though I've been at this way longer than you're alive, you've inspired me and taught me that it can be done. Thank you!!

@TiffaniNtanos

7 жыл бұрын

Wow! You just made my day, if not my week! I am a c5/c6 quad, you're right lol. Congratulations on everything you've achieved and your anniversary

@k.r.murphy4301

7 жыл бұрын

All thanks go to you!! You've cracked a tough nut with strength and grace. Keep on keepin' on! Your power chair is very interesting. What brand? I obviously use a manual. Quickie. They've managed to really mess up a good product bc they are geared towards men in that most are solid body where you have to take it apart to get in the car. I'm not going to ruin my manicure doing that!!!! Plus the footplates aren't remotely conducive for heels. Tragic if you ask me!!! 😉

@nloukinova

7 жыл бұрын

Jedeons Video Randomness i will answer for him. That's because mister "gee-gee" is a joke of a human being as his username suggests.

@joy1857

7 жыл бұрын

Katherine Murphy I

@SurviventheOnslaught

6 жыл бұрын

I don't see how a c5/6 quad could do a bowell routine like that, maybe im a pussy, lol.......im c7 and couldn't accomplish it that way

she looks so comfy with hers legs up i love it

@ivans.5959

4 жыл бұрын

It reminded me of L

I've noticed scrolling down the comments that during her demonstrations in her bathroom that there were no dumb inappropriate comments. I'm impressed by that in itself

@VincentPride1986

6 жыл бұрын

Everyone understands she doesn't feel anything below her waist, so she isn't worthy as a girl, so nobody tries to pick her up in the comments.

@doptimist

5 жыл бұрын

Vincent Pride are you ashamed of yourself when you wake up in the morning?

@merncat75

5 жыл бұрын

@@VincentPride1986 You're disgusting

@rx6483

5 жыл бұрын

Vincent Pride I feel so sorry for you.

@zarathustra1408

4 жыл бұрын

Vincent Pride I understand that you’re trolling. But the fact that you could even type that vile thing means that you’re a truly pathetic and completely miserable person.

This has made me appreciate that I can manage with ease even the simplest of tasks in life. Very Inspiring! X

I was 8 when my mom had a diving accident and broke her c6/c7. She is also classified as a quadraplegic but was originally diagnosed to not be able to move from the neck down, but with some miracle she got some use of her arms and hands back and feeling in her legs. I'm now her carer and I have been for the last 8 years ❤ I only just found your channel and I think your videos are really insightful and inspiring. Lots of love from South Africa ❤

You are such a beautiful young girl and so inspiring. What you are doing sharing your story and life are nothing short of remarkable. I think about all the people you will help with your bravery and selflessness. My 26 year old daughter has a chronic illness which leaves her bedridden most of the time needing my care. I’ve shared your clips with her and encouraged her to share her story to help others. Stay strong sweeti and God bless.

Hi Tiffani. I actually dont have any disease or any kind of paralysis. But i randomly found you when feeling down but when I watched your story and some other videos it really helped me realize that even when i feel i have lost everything i am shown that there are things about my life i should be thankful for and not take for granted. You're an inspiration and brave to tell your story and open up your life to the world. Keep up the good fight and dont ever let the negative People drag you down. Take care.

I feel sad that so many people are obsessing over her diagnosis and not what a great learning tool this could be for those with similar disabilities. This woman has worked hard and Im so glad to see her sharing the knowledge/skill she has gained with others.

@TiffaniNtanos

6 жыл бұрын

oh my gosh I'm so sorry you hurt your foot like that! thank you for sharing I personally really appreciate all of the motivating you can do it videos out there so thank you for sharing your experience

thats why its so important that every public restroom should be handicap accessible.

@elbehemoth386

4 жыл бұрын

@Skeptical Plague Doctor amen

This is what KZread does best - an amazing resource for those struggling with whatever. And of course it needs amazing people like this lady, who have gone to the trouble of providing some pointers for anyone who needs them. I bet this little video alone has helped millions of people. Hats off to you.

I am a 25 years old foreign legion veteran with 12 of those years served in an special unit and I have never seen such courage and strength. Your outside beauty is certainly no match for your beauty within, and what an example you are for the rest of us. You are an amazing woman, no doubt. God bless and thank you for your videos!

proud of you tiffani to get through what happened to you must have taken so much courage and inner strength your such a inspiration

@TiffaniNtanos

6 жыл бұрын

thank you love

I don't know how I came across this video but you radiate positivity ❤

I'm complaining about not being able to hit a golf ball after years of practice and you are showing people hope to do these difficult transfers and dealing with this. Bless you is all I can say.

What a brave soul! And I thought I had problems!! God bless you for helping so many of us!!!

My first thought upon watching this video is, she's so pretty.

@chimicoscemo2718

4 жыл бұрын

Simp and inappropriate

@pizzeriaverona3726

4 жыл бұрын

@@chimicoscemo2718 Ma vaffanc*lo.

@chimicoscemo2718

4 жыл бұрын

@@pizzeriaverona3726 Ahahahah greve zi'

@pizzeriaverona3726

4 жыл бұрын

@@chimicoscemo2718 Uee ciao, era da molto che non incontravo un mio coetaneo. Mi manca l'Italia 😭

@pizzeriaverona3726

4 жыл бұрын

@@chimicoscemo2718 B*cchino rispondi però.

My mother became brain damaged and a paraplegic after a car accident in 1973. God bless you.

Really appreciate how well efficient this video was. No wasted time, right to the chase.

You are so brave and inspiring. And a true hero for sharing this heartbreaking story! A moment can change everything!

I also have a disability called spastic dyplegia , it's when the muscles have a lot of spasm. I have trouble bending my knees. God bless you and your family.

Thankyou. I hate my body somedays and I forget to be thankful for the small things. I may not be a socially exceptible size but I cam get around without a wheelchair and I can get into a bath. You are an inspiration. Thankyou.

@TiffaniNtanos

6 жыл бұрын

You are a real trooper. Stay strong young lady. You are an inspiration to so many.

Good for you for doing this. These tips can illuminate little things that can help someone new to a spinal cord injury. I was paralyzed at 17 and know how difficult a transition it can be from being an athlete to suddenly fighting for as much independence as I could get, and it’s tough to say the least, mostly mentally to be honest. So again, I think it’s pretty cool that you are putting yourself out there like this.

You are so beautiful! You look like a model and you're such an inspiration! A beautiful inspiration. You're helping many people who are dealing with life obstacles. And that's a lot of people! Xoxo

@TiffaniNtanos

7 жыл бұрын

Awwwww thank you so much for the sweet words girl & you're beautiful as well! Xo

@TheDaga76

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :) Xo

That chair looks really cool! I had no idea quadriplegics could be this independent. Also, you seem really nice :) thanks for the video!

@RowanBuchananroabie

6 жыл бұрын

With arms, yes. You can be pretty independent since most of what we do relies on our arms and hands. Misleading title, tbh. But this is good for people who are like her and still have use of their arms.

@verawaters8787

6 жыл бұрын

Jessie James she is a quadriplegic actually, quad just means that the arm are affected too (which hers clearly are if you look at the quad-typical semi-fisted hand movements and muscle wastage from limited nerve activity). There are two types of paralysis, complete and incomplete depending on how severely the fractured vertebra damaged the spinal cord. And the second categorisation is quadriplegic vs paraplegic -quadriplegic meaning they have had a break in their neck (c-spine) which will affect both their arms and legs at that level. And paraplegic being anywhere below the neck (T-spine will paralyse chest down, and L-Spine will paralyse approx waist-hip down). So from that level the person can then have a complete (meaning fully damaged. No nerve conductivity , full paralysis), or incomplete (meaning small movements or medium movements with intensive physio over a long time). Incomplete spinal cord injury patients can lose their movement (like this girl who previously had more movement from Physio, before breaking her leg and having to stop for a few months). It takes a lot of work to activate those nerves and get the movement she has in her upper body, despite still being a quadriplegic. Were she to stop her physio her nerves would essentially give up and she would be in full paralysis until going back through intensive Physio as an incomplete quadriplegic.

@6OceanSoul9

6 жыл бұрын

Most quadripegics can use their arms but not their fingers. Do some research please.

@e.michelle2424

5 жыл бұрын

Lucia Why? That came off as really rude, by the way.

I work with disabled people and I am starting my nursing training next year. Videos like this are so good at making people aware of what you go through. It's interesting to me how people need to relearn how to do everyday things. I want to help people and to educate people about things like this

I'm an occupational therapy student, and your videos are so helpful! At school, they have us students practice these transfers ourselves and on each other but I had never seen a person with a spinal cord injury actually perform them in their home environment. Also, your chair is amazing! This video is so helpful! Thank you for sharing!

I pray too everytime I transfer to the shower ;)

@TiffaniNtanos

7 жыл бұрын

haha it works!

@sketchburnamiii4403

7 жыл бұрын

She's amazing! I'm a Quadriplegic and transfer using assistance, but I'm standing on my own and able to walk with a walker.

@TiffaniNtanos

7 жыл бұрын

@TiffaniNtanos

7 жыл бұрын

Love you!!

@facundosilva2449

6 жыл бұрын

You guys are so positive it's inspiring. Makes me appreciate myself a lot more, gob bless you all.

did she delete all other videos from her channel? I hope she is doing well.

@Fr0galicious

2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering that too. 🥺

Your videos help for a true perspective of the challenges that a quadriplegic person faces in a daily basis. You are one tough person!

I was just thinking how much it sucked to be self isolating and feeling sorry for myself,,and after watching this I realize I have it so good...God is great and bless this woman and the trials she bears

I thought quadriplegic meant all 4 limbs were paralyzed. You're moving your arms beautifully 👍🏼 and I love that color sweater on you xo

@ImvuSNSD

6 жыл бұрын

Your Ego Quadriplegic means all 4 limbs are affected, doesn't mean all 4 limbs are paralysed. I believe her arms and hands are affected.

@Blacksnyder

6 жыл бұрын

SNSD TIL

@cgortz89

6 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same.

@IKY94Zac

6 жыл бұрын

SNSD they are indeed affected, she keeps them in a fist. More power to her.

@sgtpep5

6 жыл бұрын

This lady has an incomplete injury....this is why she's able to do as much as she can. .. The difference between complete and an incomplete injury is...complete injury is where you spinal cord is severed at the injury level....incomplete injury is where your spinal cord is damaged but still somewhat functions. I have a C5-C6 incomplete injury. I can walk short distances with the aid of a walker.

Missing your videos, hope your doing well

thanks for being a recovering hero. thanks for encouraging kids to overcome obstacles. God recovery Tiffani.

You're amazing Tiffani, I know you'll probably not want to say so but you really honestly are. I cannot imagine where you've had to go to mind wise, to then get yourself here, to the other side the way you have, just, God bless you. I know none of us know how we'd deal with some things in life for sure but Tiff you're unbelievable and it needs to be said. You're special and you're awesome. Tons of love from the UK ❤.

Hey, why did you take most of your videos off of youtube?

you so pretty!!!!! like i can’t stop looking at you😭😭😭

Bless you! I'm sure you have inspired a lot of people with your videos and give them hope! Great work.

I thank god for you. Some people rely on others to help or do everything for them and to see you doing things for yourself. Bless you

Somebody knows why this channel dosnt have all the content it used to ? Why the videos disappeared ?

@MayurKulkarni

Жыл бұрын

She said she's doing good. she just doesn't want to share her life anymore.

@alchemyseal9400

Жыл бұрын

@@MayurKulkarniI am going to miss her dearly 😢

Kinda sucks she disappeared without a word. Like her last message was a comment saying her laptop or camera was broken or something and that she would replace it....and no signs of life ever since. Like I get she doesn't owe complete strangers anything but just saying "hey KZread is not for me anymore, I'm going to remove my vids and live life privately" we'd all get it. But just disappearing makes me worried. Her account on select models is still present so I think she's alive. I hope so anyway.

@imcnagpc2

2 жыл бұрын

She's still on Instagram. Wish she didn't delete all the videos, her story is so good.

You are seriously my hero. Very beautiful inside and out.. keep on keepin on, you're doing a wonderful thing showing other quadriplegics that they aren't alone in this world.

You are really doing great. Your independence has you smiling big time. So happy for you.

KZreads algo led me here...im confused why im here but also interested.

@deathman020

4 жыл бұрын

Same bro

@OBrusolino

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe one day this will be useful for us and youtube just knows it somehow

@darthvader2995

4 жыл бұрын

* Chuckles * I'm in danger

@geminisduerme5266

4 жыл бұрын

@@OBrusolino youtube our guardian angel

She’s so pretty

wowwww .. i used to do that too (lil prayer) when get in the shawer until i was 14yo .. and seen you makes a lil prayer, it's just hit my mind to always do that again .. u just inspired me and everybody .. Thank You so much and KEEP it UP! GOD Bless YOu! :)

You are truly an inspiration to mankind, bless you and may the wind be behind your sails

Miss your videos.

God bless you.

Your very strong and clearly adapting to your new circumstances. I wish you all the success in life. Thank you for sharing your journey.

You have a lot of mobility! Yay! Great job! You're a tough , brave girl! Thank you for the demonstrations for those who can benefit.

Can you please make one video about your story(What type of injury do you have? What happend?When did you become disabled?...)Btw you are great, and i can't wait another video! :)

@katarinakisic5137

7 жыл бұрын

And please can you give us something to stay in tuch,like an E-mail or something

@TiffaniNtanos

7 жыл бұрын

check out my blog at thewheeltiffani.com ! it explains my whole life basically lol. you can add me on fb and message me.. @ Tiffani Ntanos

@TiffaniNtanos

7 жыл бұрын

and thank youuu!! Xo.

@sketchburnamiii4403

7 жыл бұрын

She's amazing! I'm a Quadriplegic and transfer using assistance, but I'm standing on my own and able to walk with a walker.

@k.r.murphy4301

7 жыл бұрын

It might be too personal. I can't speak for anyone other than myself but how I became paralyzed nearly 40 years ago was tragic and very hard to talk about. It really doesn't matter, to me anyway. I am who and what I am. Knowing my greusone back story would only give someone nightmares. Just take folks as they are

OMG how expensive was that chair!?! That is a damn Porsche!

@TiffaniNtanos

6 жыл бұрын

It looks great but I've had so many problems with it :/ I've actually gone through 5 of them in 1 year because they kept having such bad problems I needed to swap them with new ones..

@mariasofola2018

6 жыл бұрын

5 chairs in 1 year is crazy, my son has muscular dystrophy and he gets a new chair maybe once every 3/4 years and then we have to fight to get it off our o.t. , we're in Ireland

@DiamondeBlonde

6 жыл бұрын

My insurance covers only every 5, but if there's an issue with the chair (and I've had that happen..improperly fitted for a chair- nightmare!) we have to go through doctor to request new chair & so many hoops!

@merncat75

5 жыл бұрын

@Spolek Kvadru this is not typical in America trust me she must have some Platinum level Insurance

@TiffaniNtanos

5 жыл бұрын

my insurance didn't pay for anything. i saved up for this chair, thank you very much.

My ex-boss is a quadriplegic, he became paralyzed in the rodeo. He was like a father, one of the toughest guys I've ever met. He helped me way more than I helped him. Anyway, love the video. You are truly an inspiration to many.

Tiffani i wanted to tell you that whenever i see your videos i feel a warm feeling.You give us power and thank you for that. Greetings to your lovely doggy 😘

Where did all videos go?

That’s a nice ass wheel chair

YOU'RE AMAZING!!! You're helping so many people. God bless You Angel!!!!!

"When dealt lemons make lemonade" Very inspiring and what a great attitude! Stay YOU! 😘

Apologies for a bit more personal question. But transferring onto the toilet does that mean your bladder works or do you do ICPs?

@TiffaniNtanos

7 жыл бұрын

my bladder works thankfully

@QuadLife101

7 жыл бұрын

Tiffani Ntanos thank you for the quick reply ☺ I'm crossing my finger that my bladder tunes back in! Really like your videos, thanks for sharing. Wondering if you could do a video on how you put your makeup on. ✌🏻

WOW you are so beautiful. I admire your strength inside abd out. Just Gorgeous xx

Sending you nothing but love! You’re strength and courage is just as beautiful as your smile!

You are so brave - so hard to watch but you are so brave to share your story and your plight! My emotions were all over the place watching this - sad / happy / impressed / and encouraged .

Are her legs heavy? I know when one of my arms fall asleep and I have to pick it up its really heavy, so I couldn't imagine a leg.

@DinosaursGoRawrMr

6 жыл бұрын

TheSisterlyBloom It's dead weight, but she is skinny and has no muscles so I wouldn't think that heavy. I worry about her weight sometimes.

@lindseyw1983

6 жыл бұрын

shes mentioned that she has a stomach condition called gastroparesis - hence the weight issue

Muito linda! Ótimo vídeo ;)

You are an inspiration. It’s good to see some positive, helpful content on KZread.

Please do more! I’m a physical therapy student in Mexico, and the transfers videos could help me so much to see limits of my patients and giving them advices for the daily things like that ones ❤️thank you so much for the video!

You're sooo pretty....damn😉😘😘😘😘😁

Awesome transfers! I'm at C-5/6 quadriplegic and that's what I'm working on right now. Do you have any of Abdominal muscles?

@TiffaniNtanos

6 жыл бұрын

yeah I have some abdominal use, not 100% but still... :) wishing you the best!!

You are an inspiration- I am looking at the blessings I have in another light

Such a beautiful soul. Youre one strong minded girl and this brought a smile to my face seeing how positive you!

Why you delet all you videos

Gorgeous woman , God Bless you . I wish you all the best sweetheart ❤️

hi. Your wheelchair is one of the most useful i have seen!!

god damn amazing, i cant believe how many people are out there with spinal cord injuries. it really makes me reevaluate what im doing with my life. cant commend you enough for your bravery and perseverance, kudos

@TiffaniNtanos

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much 😍

Where did you go 😩

wow that a weird looking power wheel chair

Awesome... c4 c5 here.. was in the back seat of my car while my friend drove and after she ran a red light I woke up in the hospital quadriplegic. Don’t know how you do it, good for you for having strength. I barely get by every day

I would be so proud to be a relative or friend of yours. Your resilience and sheer strength is a real eye opener for me. Your so down to earth with your attitude . You keep slaying girl and be sure to kick the cancers arse. You still look incredible while be sick and rocking your new hair cut. I hope you are proud of yourself ❤❤❤❤

@TiffaniNtanos

6 жыл бұрын

thank you

I noticed your left leg jumping up and down when you would move around, Is that involuntary?

@TiffaniNtanos

6 жыл бұрын

yes thats an involuntary spasm.. happens when I'm moving around

Did she pass away?

@MayurKulkarni

2 жыл бұрын

no, probably is active on instagram but won't accept new followers.

You are such a kind and wonderful person! Please stay awesome! I subbed and now I’m your biggest fan!

you are amazing! You are such a small lady but have strength that is unbelievable. I am certain it took tons of practice, but you make it look easy. God bless you!

Hello! I'm very ill informed to spinal injuries, I was wondering if you still maintain the title of a quadriplegic after gaining use of limbs that were once paralyzed? Just hoping someone could explain since I thought a quadriplegic had no use of any of their limbs. Thanks in advance

@babiiphace

6 жыл бұрын

Marissa it just means that all for limbs are affected. They don’t have to be completely paralyzed

@marissaghost

6 жыл бұрын

Jeanette Quintana thank you! That makes sense, I was very confused

@_SilentPrayer_

6 жыл бұрын

i just asked the same thing. should have scrolled down first.

@DinosaursGoRawrMr

6 жыл бұрын

It depends on the injury location and how many are affected. Like 1 person can be a quad because it was from neck down, she has some mobilty in her arms. While person 2 is a para from the waist down, with ill function legs. It varys and some people can walk despite being para or a quad.

@queenmaoasada8447

6 жыл бұрын

An injury at the location of the cervical (i.e., upper) spine in a patient like Tiffani leads to paralysis of the medial (AKA "inner") arms/fingers -- hence she lacks control of Digits IV and V (AKA "ring-finger" and "pinky"). Christopher Reeve, in contrast, had an injury higher up the cervical spine -- C1-C2 -- which is why his paralysis was (nearly) total, why he required a respirator, etc.

Video length of 4:20. Coincidence? lol. Nice vid, you make it seem easy. What will you film next?

@TiffaniNtanos

7 жыл бұрын

LOL! Thanks! I have a few ideas, anything in particular you'd like to see?

@umwhatno8599

7 жыл бұрын

Well you've covered transfers already. Maybe a vid on shoes if they are problematic. Noticed you have spasms, maybe you could show what triggers them or how you deal with them? Perhaps manual chair transfers. Btw, when you broke your leg when you caught your foot, could you feel it or how did you find that out? Terrible situation it must have been.

@TiffaniNtanos

7 жыл бұрын

Great ideas, thank you! was also thinking about a "how i paint my nails" lol.but umm, i have full sensation, so when my tibia broke I felt everything. It sucked, but I'm ok now!

@umwhatno8599

7 жыл бұрын

Oh damn, that would be a terrific vid. Maybe you could roll a spasm and pedicure combo into one session lol. Ouch that was probably some painful shit. Glad to hear you've healed wonderfully! The possibilities are endless with this series you're creating. I'm sure you have thoughts brewing :)

@TiffaniNtanos

7 жыл бұрын

Yes I have tons of thoughts brewing! Lol

Cool chair! So happy to see you doing so much for yourself. It must give you a really good feeling to have such independence. All of us are here by the grace of God. Thank you for sharing how you manage to do these all so important self care tasks fluidly. BRAVO! I am going to watch all your videos and learn more. Thanks. BTW - Forgive me I know it is not important but you look gorgeous young lady. Many Blessings!

This video was in my recommend a few years ago,I watched it and I’ve watcher her ever since. She’s been through a lot medically.

You’re such a beautiful and strong woman. ❤️❤️❤️

can you do a floor to chair transfer?:)it's sometimes really problematic or something with your hand, i have a friend that is quadriplegic and she can't really control her hand. thx and this is a lovely video :))

@TiffaniNtanos

7 жыл бұрын

I actually don't know how to do a floor transfer yet, something I'm still working on! But, I will deff do a video on hand control :)

@jingyiliu6246

7 жыл бұрын

Thank u and keep on the hard work! you're amazing~

@TiffaniNtanos

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Xo

My Bestir has CP and she requires total care. I just love her and caring for her! Some of your tips actually may help me with transferring her in the flute....THANKS!!! InLOVE YOUR CHAIR!!!!

What an inspiration and a tough, tough lady.

Your so pretty !!!

Hey. How much time do you usually spend in your chair during the day? I'm just wondering because I'm worried that you might end up having problems if you sit that way for long periods of time :(

@TiffaniNtanos

7 жыл бұрын

I'm constantly moving around so its ok. It's the most comfortable for me!

I had to do that for over a year when I had my car accident. I feel your pain when I comes to transfers. I was lucky to come out of the wheelchair and get back on my foot.

Just stumbled onto your channel, you're absolutely amazing! As a bilateral amputee, your transferring is exactly how I do it. Minus the part about keep your legs up close to you 😊🇨🇦

another beautiful video from gorgeous lady:)you move around so so easy:)

such a beautiful soul, be healed in Jesus name , amen .

This video was fantastic and you made it so well, I couldn't imagine my own life with out the use of my legs so thank you for making this video for all to see 😘

I don't know how I stumbled across this video, but my friend just lost the use of her kegs in a car accident and this video has helped her so much learning to get back into daily life. Thank you!

@TiffaniNtanos

6 жыл бұрын