Mike Phillips: One Thumb To Rule Them All

 Posted on December 20, 2009 in Social Security Disability

Mike Phillips is a video gamer and technology writer with spinal muscular atrophy. Spinal muscular atrophy is a neuromuscular disease that results in muscular atrophy, ranging from mild weakness to complete loss of mobility. In Mike's case, he has suffered near total loss of all mobility. Despite his limitations, with the combination of strong determination and the latest in computer motion technology he has been able to overcome all odds and inspire many individuals on his path to developing into a master video game player with the use of just one thumb.