Pat’s Story – Overcoming a Stroke with Speech and Occupational Therapy
Nov. 6, 2021 started off as a regular day for 76-year-old Carmel resident Pat Garcia. She was playing cards with friends and having a good time. But then, suddenly, she began to feel warm and felt off. Confused, Pat got up from the table, but quickly collapsed. Thankfully for Pat, her friends knew what they […]
A Comeback Story: Gaining Strength With Physical Therapy
High school senior Jada Propst is a busy teenager. She has a variety of hobbies, which range from reading and writing to show choir and baking. She’s also an athlete and has been swimming competitively for seven years. Like many other students, Jada’s high school journey was altered because of COVID-19. At the onset of […]
Just Above the Waves
Charismatic. Type-A. Determined. Sharon Marcotte is a self-starter who loves to be on the go. She can often be found traveling with her husband of 54 years, John, in their motorhome. Her world stopped, however, in June 2019 when she discovered a marble-sized lump in her left breast. Sharon was a nurse for 50 years, […]
A Few Helping Hands: Treating Patients as a Team
Noblesville resident Jenni Backs had just finished a meeting at her church, Our Lady of Grace, on the evening of Monday, Aug. 27, 2018. She stopped by the Noblesville Wal-Mart to grab a few items before heading home. Little did Jenni know, her evening was about to go from normal to traumatic. Jenni stopped to […]
Balance Rehabilitation to Prevent Falls and Injuries
By Christen Geisz, PT, DPT If you experience dizziness or a spinning sensation, loss of balance, falling or fear of falling, you may have a balance disorder. Balance disorders could lead to falls, injuries and loss of independence. Here are some facts about balance problems and treatment. Your balance system is complex Balance is the […]