Wouldn't you love to get a session to ask that doc what the heck he is thinking ?

I'm going to go out on a limb here and guess that the body parts that don't do what you need them to do so you can tie your shoes just might not work well to help you crawl.

If this process wasn't so integral to your future and financial survival, it would be 'fun' to try to play back at that doc......"Your honor, based on Doctor X's philosophy that I should be able to work even though I can't bend over, I have found a private duty nurse that will dump me on the floor so I can crawl around all day, but, unfortunately, I still can't find a job that will hire me if I can't wear shoes and have to crawl."