After bilateral above knee amputations, Ms. Peggy found herself at Avoyelles Manor Nursing Home feeling doubtful she would ever be able to return home independently. Our therapy team was introduced to her upon arrival being totally dependent on transfers from bed to wheelchair. She was also suffering from general weakness and poor endurance. “My …
Following an injury while serving on active duty in the United States Army, Seth received a total knee replacement. After undergoing therapy at a different therapy location, Seth felt his knee was not completely rehabilitated which affected his overall health and well-being. “My doctor reassigned me to Lemoine Therapy Services and it has made …
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After falling ill with pneumonia, Mr. Harold came to Colonial Nursing Home to start him on the road to recovery. When our therapy team first saw him he was receiving all nutritional intake via tube feedings, and unable to roll from side to side or sit up without max assistance. “Mr. Harold’s goal was to …
Mr. James came to Princeton Place Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after demonstrating functional decline from an old stroke. His goals upon entering therapy were to regain strength and coordination for independent living including cooking meals, completing laundry, self-care tasks and community involvement. “Mr. James quickly started improving due to his willingness to work hard. …
Ms. Joan arrived at Bayou Chateau Nursing Center following multiple hospitalizations. These hospitalizations resulted in cognitive decline, generalized muscle weakness, and increased dependency on caregivers. “When I got here I couldn’t walk or hardly do anything. It was like I was in limbo,” says Ms. Joan. Although Ms. Joan had a long way to go, she …
You probably already know to make an appointment with a physical therapist when you sprain your ankle, develop tennis elbow, or have a surgery. But what if you’ve felt a slight twinge in your knee during your daily walk or noticed that your posture has changed since you accepted a job that requires sitting for …
Mr. Frank Harris came to Maison Teche following a two week ICU stay after doctors removed two cancer spots from the upper section of his lungs. Weak and confused, Mr. Harris never lost sight of his goal to return home to his wife and family. Following a 55 day rehab stay, Mr. Harris met all …
Mr. Carroll Alford came to Carrington Place of Springhill for physical, occupational and speech therapy after undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery as well as valve replacement in his heart. He began his journey with Therapy Center on March 7, 2017 and was discharged back to home on March 17, 2017 after two weeks of intense therapy. “Mr. Alford had …
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Mr. Bobby was admitted to Whispering Pines Community Care Center for physical and occupational therapy after suffering a left hip fracture and bipolar hip replacement. He began his journey with our therapy team in December and was discharged home after weeks of intense physical and occupational therapy. When asked what it was like for him when he first starting therapy he responded, “Very frustrating! I …
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