ITV said the Coronation Street research team worked with the Spinal Injuries Association in developing Tyrone’s storyline, and the charity advised writers on scripts.
An ITV spokesperson said: “In the coming months viewers will see Tyrone’s struggle to deal with the mental and physical effects of the injury which will put real strain on his and Fiz’s marriage.”
Halsall and McAlpine thanked Mr Hibbert and his wife for taking the time to meet them and share their experiences.
“We might be telling this story on screen but at the end of the day we go home to our family and friends and leave behind what the characters are going through,” said Halsall.
“Even just trying to negotiate getting round the set in the wheelchair has been a real eye-opener for me, so to hear Martin’s own stories about how his life has changed has been really helpful and also humbling.”
McAlpine added: “For Fiz trying to juggle family life and caring for Tyrone is really difficult.
“It was invaluable for us to meet them both and hear Gabby’s side of their story.
“For them, their lives changed in an instant in so many ways and that is what Fiz is having to deal with whilst looking after Tyrone.”