Day 3 in the clinic

Wish I could say we were back to full strength but another day of sickness kept us at 5 in the AM and 6 after lunch.

Everyone is on medications now so we expect to be all ready for tomorrow 

We split into two groups again in the morning and we were still able to see the same amount of patients 

My half of the group saw 5 patients with two of them being ladies in the sixth and seventh decade with back and neck pain.

We also saw a gentleman with extreme left shoulder pain with all motions and activity. It was very frustrating for all of us to treat him but finally after educating him about pain and mobility as well as performing Active assisted Range of motion laying down as well as isometrics in standing.   His Motion and pain improved post treatment which was surprising to him and very helpful for us to make sure he is compliant with his home exercises.

We worked as a group with an 8th month old who was hypotonic and progressing at about a 2 month old developmental level.  It was a great experience to work with Eena and children again.  

During our fresh pineapple break we made a new friend 

The final patients each group saw was an 80 year old couple. We saw the husband who had a stroke 2 years ago. He was in therapy until the therapist had to leave but has improved a lot. Today we progressed his exercises with retro walking, VOR training, side stepping over obstacles and right arm proprioception 

The couple did not know how to read so we had to be very artistic with our home exercise programs. They were able to understand and gave us all hugs and kisses to show how greatful they were. They supported each other throughout the experience and when they started to walk away on the beach the entire group stopped and watch how much love they shared. 

After lunch my group was able to see a young man who was in an accident with a broken femur and had an ORIF 3 weeks ago. He was told to not buy any weight on his leg but told to begin therapy this week. We were able to work on walking without weight bearing, Range of motion, And strengthening. He will be returning every day to progress and work on his exercises. 

Lyndsey, katelyn and I stopped on the way back and got to play volleyball with a few guys but it didn't last long.  It takes more skill to play with a soccer ball and a 10 foot net. 

After dinner we spent some time on the roof playing cards and preparing for the next day

 

We impacted a total of 20 lives today but really I think they each touched our lives more with their compassion, greatfulness, drive, and love for others.