Polly's Stroke Recovery
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In August 2016 I had a life-altering hemorrhagic stroke that left me paralyzed and without feeling on my left hand side, and caused permanent double vision. After 1 month of hospital stroke rehabilitation and 4 weeks at a rehab facility, I was able to walk a short distance with a specialized walker, climb stairs, and had trace movement in my hand. At this point I was sent home, which severely limited my access to much-needed rehabilitative services.
Because of insurance limitations, I have not had access to regular physical therapy but I feel very fortunate to have found Sheltering Arms Physical Rehabilitation. I participate in the NeuroFit program twice a week, Club Rec twice a week, and go to the rehab gym or pool 1-2 times per week. At NeuroFit I am using the advanced rehabilitation technology to continue the progress already made in therapy in one on one sessions with a trained fitness specialist. Club Rec is a day program with an open rehab gym and daily programs including fitness classes, yoga,cooking, and crafts.At the Reynolds gym or Bon Air pool I can continue working on cardio and strength training to improve my physical coordination and movement. In addition I go to Samaritan's Walk twice a week for a Whole Body Vibration workout as recommended by my Physical Therapist to treat my severe spasticity. To help regain function in my hand, my Occupational Therapist recommended a Rapael Smart Glove. I now walk with a cane and can walk more than a mile on the rehab treadmill. I’m also working with my fitness specialist, Anna, to walk without the cane. Thanks to the wonderful people on my rehab team and the access I have had to specialized rehab equipment, I can now cook, do laundry and drive myself to my activities and appointments.
All of these wonderful programs come with a cost that is not covered by insurance. In the past two years I have drained my savings with thousands of dollars in medical expenses and even more in rehab costs. I am working with the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services to return to work but in the meantime I receive a monthly disability payment of just over $800 which only covers half of my monthly rehab expenses not including any of my medical expenses or other costs of living. I have made great strides in my recovery and still have very far to go. Without savings or a job and without your help I will have to start eliminating my rehab programs.
Any help you can give will go directly to pay for current rehab expenses of $369 per week. $20 funds one week of Club Rec, $30 funds one week of the Rapael Smart Glove, $90 funds 1 week of Samaritan's Walk Whole Body Vibration workouts, and $229 funds one week of Sheltering Arms NeuroFit including three personal training sessions each with a Functional Electrical Stimulation bike session along with gym or pool visits. Please help me continue my recovery process!
Sheltering Arms NeuroFit
Sheltering Arms Club Rec
Rapael Smart Glove
Samaritan's Walk
Because of insurance limitations, I have not had access to regular physical therapy but I feel very fortunate to have found Sheltering Arms Physical Rehabilitation. I participate in the NeuroFit program twice a week, Club Rec twice a week, and go to the rehab gym or pool 1-2 times per week. At NeuroFit I am using the advanced rehabilitation technology to continue the progress already made in therapy in one on one sessions with a trained fitness specialist. Club Rec is a day program with an open rehab gym and daily programs including fitness classes, yoga,cooking, and crafts.At the Reynolds gym or Bon Air pool I can continue working on cardio and strength training to improve my physical coordination and movement. In addition I go to Samaritan's Walk twice a week for a Whole Body Vibration workout as recommended by my Physical Therapist to treat my severe spasticity. To help regain function in my hand, my Occupational Therapist recommended a Rapael Smart Glove. I now walk with a cane and can walk more than a mile on the rehab treadmill. I’m also working with my fitness specialist, Anna, to walk without the cane. Thanks to the wonderful people on my rehab team and the access I have had to specialized rehab equipment, I can now cook, do laundry and drive myself to my activities and appointments.
All of these wonderful programs come with a cost that is not covered by insurance. In the past two years I have drained my savings with thousands of dollars in medical expenses and even more in rehab costs. I am working with the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services to return to work but in the meantime I receive a monthly disability payment of just over $800 which only covers half of my monthly rehab expenses not including any of my medical expenses or other costs of living. I have made great strides in my recovery and still have very far to go. Without savings or a job and without your help I will have to start eliminating my rehab programs.
Any help you can give will go directly to pay for current rehab expenses of $369 per week. $20 funds one week of Club Rec, $30 funds one week of the Rapael Smart Glove, $90 funds 1 week of Samaritan's Walk Whole Body Vibration workouts, and $229 funds one week of Sheltering Arms NeuroFit including three personal training sessions each with a Functional Electrical Stimulation bike session along with gym or pool visits. Please help me continue my recovery process!
Sheltering Arms NeuroFit
Sheltering Arms Club Rec
Rapael Smart Glove
Samaritan's Walk
Co-organizers (2)
Polly Hutchinson
Organizer
Glen Allen, VA
John Hutchinson
Co-organizer