Ricky Palermo's Golf Tournament To Cure Paralysis

Ricky's Updates

June 2009
Since last fall, Ricky had a bone density test that revealed he had osteoporosis, or the weakening of the bone/bone density, to the point where something had to be done to prevent further problems. He was treated with Reclast, an osteoporosis drug treatment, which was given through an IV infusion. This simple procedure occurred on April 1^st, 2009. Within three months some bone growth is expected from this treatment. However the doctors will not be checking until eight months after the last DEXA-scan. The Miami Project has been notified of these developments and are using Ricky as a case study, as he is the first to have this procedure done, as no spinal injury patient has ever reported their results of this treatment. Dr. Mark Nash of the Miami Project researched the Reclast treatment option with Ricky.Throughout the treatment period Ricky has been riding his bike at the YMCA, 3 times a week for 30 minutes. He covers about six to seven miles per visit. Also Ricky and his many helpers have been working diligently on the upcoming annual Sports Clinics and Golf Tournament fundraisers, on July 31^st and August 1^st respectivly.