Shortly after I got back from the states I had the wonderful opportunity of partnering with Phoenix Rising. They are a Therapy team that comes into PdP 3x a year bringing Physical Therapist's, Orthotist, Prosthetist, and Medical volunteers and run a clinic seeing around 100 patients a day. They were in town for 2 weeks. I rotated my therapy staff getting the chance to volunteer/serve alongside them that way everything at the Miriam Center could keep running. This was a great opportunity for my therapy staff to learn from other therapists especially in the realm of Adults. The second week they had a pediatric therapists come and I was able to call in some of the outreach kids each day. It was a great 2 weeks. Another highlight of these 2 weeks for me was having my friend Luke come during his spring break from medical school and volunteer for a week in the medical clinic.
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| One of my students learning |
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| Re-locating an ankle |
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| My staff and students learning |
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| Bernadette helping put on a brace |
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| This sweet girl had pain/swelling in her elbow We were able to help her with some kinesiotape and compression |
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| A girl getting a prosthetic leg |
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| This sweet girl came in with a contracture in her knee and so we made a splint to provide prolonged stretching |
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| Luke helping Dr. Lubin in the medical clinic |
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| Week 1 Team! |
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| The AMAZING view from the STAND building there we were staying |
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| 1 new skill I learned is how to make night splints for patients with bow legs |
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| Charles had major club foot surgery in October and is in the final stages of healing. It was a very long road to recovery but makes my heart so happy! |
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| Gilbert came down because he was having pain in his arm. He has a little tendonitis going on. |
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| Wadley also came down to get help with his walking. He is recovery from a fall and being in a cast for 6 weeks. His situation is complicated because he has MD. One thing he does not lack is motivation and a great smile! |
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| Charles running around in his walking cast. Makes my heart so happy! |
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| Gilbert with his buddy and cool ride back to the mission |
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| Nicole the AWSOME Pediatric PT working with 1 of the kiddos |
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| This little boy got a prosthetic leg for the first time! This opportunity opens up a whole new world of possibilities. |
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| Awesome Week 1 and some of them stayed for week 2 Medical Team |
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| Monise helping to make a pair of night splints for bow legs |
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| This sweet women had a fascinating problem with her hand and welcomed all of us checking it out and multiple Pos working with her. All with a big smile on. |
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| Absolutely loved getting to love on Sammy for a few minutes |
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| This little boy was so sweet. He loved the bubbles |
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| The AWSOME Week 2 Pediatric TEAM! |
SALSA DANCING! We had fun going Salsa Dancing both Thursday's with the team
Friday Morning of the Last week was Parent Education. My Staff and Students did a GREAT job helping with this.
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