On Monday, Trish, her mom and I were able to visit the out patient rehabilitation center at Barrows Neurological Institute. It is right down the street from the hospital and is a very comprehensive facility.
We were given the tour by the therapist that would work with Trish if she chooses to go there when she leaves the hospital in 3-4 weeks. The main attraction of this facility over the ones available in the east valley is the staff of therapists. They are the only ones that are specialists in spinal cord injury (SCI) rehab. While several of the other rehab centers have therapists that work with neuro rehab, they are really generalists.
Trish, Scott & her mom will make the decision on which center to attend based on the quality of the services, and the travel time required. Once released from the hospital, Trish will need to continue her therapy as an out patient 2-3 days per week for several months. Each session will be anywhere from 1-3 hours in length and will continue her program of strength training as well as occupational skill building (living life).
More later this week ...
I like standing and walking with my braces below my knees
Here is me standing with my husband Scott in February
Trish Stressman
Our Family December 2010
I made a lot of progress since this picture back in June 2010
Our Family
I go Adaptive Skiing at Sunrise each winter. It's so much fun!
I love to keep up with Scott and the boys! :)
Camping last summer
4 comments:
Hi Trish,
Thinking of you and praying that you are having a good day. I have enjoyed reading your dad's blog and learning about what has been going on in your life the past 10 years. Your families love for you is amazing, you are a very blessed young lady. I will continue to follow your progress and keep you and your family in my daily prayers. Lots of love, Kerri
Trish,
I am always thinking of you and can't wait to see you again. Anytime you want or need a visit or help, please call me. I will do whatever I can. Keep up the great progress and know that you have many many people praying and rooting for you-even people who don't know you. Stay Strong!
Kelly G
Hi Trish,
How great that you'll be home in 3-4 weeks! Fantastic! Bet the boys and Scott can't wait. I would be so happy to help with your trips back to rehab, if you need an extra driver. Please keep me in mind--will have plenty of time with retirement!
Happy 4th of July, love,Susan
Hey just want to say Hope you gett better and knoe matter what happen's you will still be the best teacher on this earth. Stephanie and I will come and see u this comming year
J.D. kranich & Stephanie Allen
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