11/02/2026
Australian Paralympic equestrian Emma Booth has reunited with the surgeon who saved her life 12 years ago for further life‑changing surgery. 💙🐎
After a devastating car accident in 2013 injured her spinal cord and caused paraplegia, Emma went on to compete at the highest levels of para‑dressage, representing Australia at the 2016 and 2020 Paralympic Games.
But recently, Emma began experiencing severe lower back pain and persistent nerve pain in her leg that was impacting her physical and mental wellbeing.
“I began to think, this is how my life will be from now on. I felt resigned to living in constant discomfort and pain.”
After consulting with various specialists, Emma reconnected with her original spinal surgeon, John Cunningham OAM, and underwent further spinal surgery at Epworth Richmond.
“John Cunningham not only saved my life years ago, enabling me to live fully and achieve success as a world‑class competitor, but he has now greatly improved my quality of life for the future.”
Read more about Emma's inspirational story here: https://bit.ly/4kBpK3F