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When Donna Malone met Dr. Bennett Kramer, Medical Director of the Pain Management Clinic at Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network in Salem, NH, her life changed, significantly. “For a really long … Continue reading "Donna Stands Up to Back Pain, Realizes a Better Quality of Life"
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It was the typical Monday evening for pediatric therapy patient Shianne, a delightful pre-teen girl who was diagnosed with a form of congenital muscular dystrophy when she was ten. She … Continue reading "A Thoughtful Therapist and a Patient’s Dream Equals a Wish Come True"
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We received this beautiful appreciation note from Doug, a patient at our Salem, NH hospital. His note beautifully captures the heart of the organization and the “why” for so many. … Continue reading "Meet Doug: He Shares the Ultimate Lesson in Kindness"
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Bruce Roberts was especially excited about the anticipated arrival of his grandson. He and his wife Rose live in walking distance from their son and daughter-in-law’s house. After a particularly … Continue reading "Meet Bruce: He overcame a spinal injury and is walking again"
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Lynne’s injuries were serious and required extensive rehabilitation. She had fractured her pelvis, both wrists, seven ribs and separated her shoulder. She also had nine fractures in three fingers on … Continue reading "Meet Lynne: Complex Orthopedic Injury Champion"
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Thomas (Tom) Terry of North Andover, MA spent days in an induced coma following a stroke that impacted the right side of his brain. He was uncertain of his future. … Continue reading "Meet Tom: After a Stroke He Uncovered His Inner Strength"
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Lifelong Amesbury, MA resident Robert Evans has never been a stranger to hard work. Between being a butcher for over 50 years and being a veteran of the Marines, some … Continue reading "Robert Evans: Marine Veteran, Butcher, Stroke Survivor"
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As Thomas Firth and his son made their way into the Wing 100 gym for what he thought was a simple off-boarding meeting at the end of his stay at … Continue reading "Stroke Survivor Thomas Firth: Putting in the Work"
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Kurt Christensen, “KC,” was on track to join the PGA Tour when he suffered from a traumatic brain injury in 2008. The car he was riding in swerved off the … Continue reading "Rebuilt Lives: Kurt Christensen"
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Vraj began attending physical therapy at NRHN many years ago, most recently attending therapy at the Northeast Rehab Tewksbury Clinic with Sarah Prime, DPT. Vraj enjoys coming to his therapies … Continue reading "A Special Gift for a Special Boy"
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Avid hiker regains her momentum after suffering from a cavernous malformation on her spine. Stephanie, 28, was hiking the mountains of Belize when she first lost the use of … Continue reading "Patient Stephanie Maraldo Walks Again After Spine Injury"
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Gary is driving again thanks to NRHN Nashua patient Gary Petzold gets back behind the wheel after a spinal cord injury. Hear what he has to say about NRHN’s Driver Rehabilitation Program. … Continue reading "Behind the Wheel: Northeast Rehab Driver Rehabilitation."
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Brain Injury Recovery Stories inspire and awe us every day. They are one of the many reasons why we do, what we do. John Mullen came to us two months … Continue reading "John Mullen’s Nashua Inpatient Experience"
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Ask Milton Taylor how he regained the ability to walk nine months after being told he likely never would, and the 63-year-old tearfully starts talking about his own determination and the region's talented doctors.