Each September we recognize Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month.
Nearly 18,000 Americans acquire a spinal cord injury (SCI) each year and we have the privilege of working closely with hundreds of SCI survivors every day in our clinics and residential program. Helping improve the lives of those affected by a SCI will always hold special meaning to us because TRP was founded on the very premise of providing hope and the highest quality rehab possible for those experiencing a SCI. TRP's Co-Owner, Charlie Parkhill, was told he would never walk again after he suffered a SCI. However, he met his physical therapist, Polly Swingle, and together they implemented an intensive program that resulted in Charlie's ability to walk over 100 feet unassisted. This relationship blossomed from patient and therapist to business partners, and the rest is history!
Flu season is right around the corner. While seasonal influenza viruses are detected year-round in the United States, flu viruses typically circulate during the fall and winter during what’s known as the flu season. The exact timing and duration of flu seasons varies, but flu activity often begins to increase in October. Most of the time flu activity peaks between December and February, although significant activity can last as late as May. The first and most important step in preventing flu is to get a flu vaccine each year. Flu vaccine has been shown to reduce flu related illnesses and the risk of serious flu complications that can result in hospitalization or even death. CDC also recommends everyday preventive actions (like staying away from people who are sick (distancing), covering coughs and sneezes, frequent handwashing, and taking steps for cleaner air) to help slow the spread of germs that cause respiratory (nose, throat, and lungs) illnesses like flu.
In light of Spinal Cord Injury Awareness month, make sure to check out Episode 22 of Evidence to Excellence: Spinal Cord Injury Rehab: The Latest Evidence And Research.
Listen by following the QR code below, clicking on the link, or search and subscribe to Evidence to Excellence on your favorite podcast streaming platform!
We have a new round of students joining us at TRP for their clinicals as they pursue their degrees in the therapy world!
Please meet the wonderful students that will be with us for the next couple weeks.
Over in Livonia, we have…
Alex King, attending Macomb Community College completing the Physical Therapy Assistant Program and he will be with us for 8 weeks!
Kayla Zelle, attending the University of Findlay to complete the bridge program for Physical Therapy Assistant to Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She will be with us for 10 weeks!
Taylor Caldwell, attending Delaware State University for the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. She will be with us at TRP for 12 weeks!
Amber Green, attending Baker College for their Physical Therapy Assistant Program. She’ll be here with us for 8 weeks!
In Clinton Township, we’d love for you to meet…
Hailey Flynn, attending Oakland University for their Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program and will be here for 12 weeks.
Lizzie Butkis, attending Western Michigan University for their Doctorate of Physical Therapy and will be here for 12 weeks.
Over in Lansing, allow us to introduce..
Jenna Pung, attending Baker College for the Physical Therapy Assistant Program. She will be with us for 8 weeks!
If you see any of these friendly faces around the clinic, make sure to give them a warm TRP welcome!
Please take a moment to follow the QR code above and fill out the brief survey so that we may gather your feedback on your recent experiences and help The Recovery Project understand how well we are meeting your needs.
You may submit anonymously, but if you provide your contact information within the survey you will be entered in a raffle for a $25 Amazon gift card!! Thank you for your input.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
We will have a table at the Gazelle Sports Northville Dirty Herd Fall Classic Demo Run at Maybury State Park Trailhead on Sunday, September 29th starting at 1:00pm. Come on by and make sure to say hi!
Follow the QR code to check out previous issues of The Scoop at TRP!
