{"podcast":{"title":"The Wheelchair Roundtable  ATP-End User Perspective","slug":"the-wheelchair-roundtable-atp-end-user-perspective-7420120","podcast_index_feed_id":7420120,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/podcast-pod31/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/podcast-pod31","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/podcast-pod31/20250722_020757_c3002ca1be370ffd2c50b4cd28eda9e9.png","author":"Rico Segovia ATP,  The Quad-Father & S.J. Cimijotti, DPT","episode_count":37,"summary":"Welcome to The Wheelchair Roundtable , where real talk meets real stories. Hosted by certified ATP Rico Segovia and Danny Flores “The Quadfather,” this is the podcast where lived experience and clinical expertise collide in the best way possible. Each episode takes you into the world of people who have not only faced life-changing injuries but who now roll forward with purpose, power, and perspective. We shine a spotlight on wheelchair users, families, clinicians, case managers, and manufacturers — all the voices that make up this diverse and dynamic community. From navigating independence and accessibility, to exploring the latest in assistive tech, to sharing raw, unfiltered conversations about the highs and lows of life on wheels — this isn’t just another podcast. It’s a movement, a mindset, and a roundtable where everyone has a seat. Join us as we break barriers, challenge assumptions, and celebrate resilience — all with heart, humor, and a whole lot of humanity. The Wheelchair Roundtable — ATP Meets End-User Perspective.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-05T12:21:35.706176+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wheelchair-roundtable-atp-end-user-perspective-7420120"},"episode":{"title":"From Bedbound to Champion: Michael Divel’s Comeback Story","slug":"from-bedbound-to-champion-michael-divel-s-comeback-story","published_at":"2026-05-26T14:32:10+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wheelchair-roundtable-atp-end-user-perspective-7420120/from-bedbound-to-champion-michael-divel-s-comeback-story","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wheelchair-roundtable-atp-end-user-perspective-7420120","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/podcast-pod31/2858877","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/339077/2858877/podcast-pod31/2026_05_26_14_31_16_8a9108c4-4d0b-401c-889a-d2e71e028a21.mp3","summary":"At 22 years old, Michael Divel experienced a life-changing spinal cord injury after a tragic accident at a Fourth of July party left him with a T-12 complete SCI. What followed was not only the challenge of paralysis, but a brutal years-long fight against a stage 4 pressure wound complicated by MRSA and bone infection — resulting in 10 skin flap surgeries, months confined to bed, and some of the darkest moments of his life. In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the realities of pressure relief, pressure wounds, wheelchair seating, and survival after spinal cord injury. Rico Segovia ATP/QRP also breaks down the insurance criteria surrounding pressure relief equipment and custom wheelchair cushions, explaining why proper seating technology can literally become lifesaving for wheelchair users. Despite years of setbacks, Michael refused to quit. Today, he’s back competing at the highest level of adaptive sports and helped lead the Arkansas Rolling Razorbacks to a 2025 NWBA Championship. We first met Michael at the Ocean Drive 3-on-3 Wheelchair Basketball Tournament in Corpus Christi, and after hearing his story, we knew this conversation needed to be shared. This episode is about resilience, pressure wound awareness, adaptive sports, mental toughness, and the relentless mindset required to keep moving forward when life changes forever. Please welcome Michael Divel. Facebook: Michael Divel IG: wcroundtable2025","meta_description":"At 22 years old, Michael Divel experienced a life-changing spinal cord injury after a tragic accident at a Fourth of July party left him with a T-12 compl…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3937,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-wheelchair-roundtable-atp-end-user-perspective-7420120/episodes/from-bedbound-to-champion-michael-divel-s-comeback-story/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wheelchair-roundtable-atp-end-user-perspective-7420120/from-bedbound-to-champion-michael-divel-s-comeback-story.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}