Without a doubt, having access to rehabilitation and therapy services right within Tracy, Minnesota, is convenient for residents of this rural area.
But a couple of recent patients praise the people at Sanford Tracy Rehabilitation and Therapy for turning therapy into a great experience, too.
Therapists are ‘three new friends’
Grace Childs, 99, had a minor stroke in March. She lives in an apartment in O’Brien Court, the senior living facility connected to Sanford Tracy Medical Center. After her stroke, she spent some time as a patient in the hospital.
During her hospital stay, Childs worked on her recovery with speech therapist Joann Anderson, physical therapist assistant Justin Gustman and occupational therapist Cami Snobl.
“They are wonderful. I have three new friends,” Childs said. “They are the most friendly people.”
After she returned home, her therapy continued — right in her apartment. And in between therapy appointments, Childs would encounter notes from the therapists as reminders about what to work on. For example, Snobl put notes on therapy blocks, reminding Childs to do her exercises and help strengthen her hands.
Through therapy, Childs could see improvement in several areas. “Justin pretty well got me to be walking fairly well with a walker,” she said.
And Anderson’s tip to practice reading out loud helped Childs’ speech. Although, she commented, “I feel silly reading out loud when my husband is home.”
Therapy after multiple surgeries
Gustman was also on the physical therapy team helping Joe Cooreman of Balaton, Minnesota, recover from a second knee replacement on his left knee.
Mark Boerboom, supervisor of therapy and rehabilitation at Sanford Tracy Medical Center, helped, too.
“You can’t beat those guys,” Cooreman said. “They explain everything and stress that (progress) doesn’t happen overnight.”
It wasn’t Cooreman’s first experience with Sanford Tracy rehabilitation and therapy. In addition to the two left knee replacements, he has had a scope on both knees as well as back surgery.
Cooreman also appreciated working with athletic trainer Khyle Radke and office assistant Jodi Carlson. “They work with you and your schedule, and scheduling is very good,” he said.
“The whole experience over there, from the time you walk in to the time you leave, is wonderful.”
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