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Upcoming
Events
Monday, April 19
TRI Auxiliary Card Party: 10 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, 52nd and Oak Streets in Kansas City, MO.
Saturday, April 24
Free Workshop: Specialized Stroke Rehab for All Generations.
7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Rehabilitation Institute
3011 Baltimore
Kansas City, MO |
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SAVE THE DATE
June 13, 2010
Ability Quest: Walk, Stroll, Roll or Run!
July 16, 2010
A Day at the Lake
August 28, 2010
Bacon-Fest
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Tip of the Month!
As the weather begins to warm up many of us will start our outdoor chores such as painting. Remember to use your ladders and equipment safely and properly. A fall from a ladder or a hit in the head can cause a brain injury or spinal cord injury or another debilitating injury. |
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3011 Baltimore Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64108
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 Sweet Olivia meets goals one step at a time!
You can find sweet Olivia, 7, talking and interacting with other patients on a daily basis at The Rehabilitation Institute. "She doesn't know a stranger," said her mother Susan. Olivia, pictured left, was born with spasticity in both legs making her other muscles weaker and causing walking problems. During her two-year period of therapy at The Institute she has met and exceeded goals. After having surgery on her spine, one of her goals she exceeded was to walk so many steps without tiring. "She wants to do things and is persistent," said Susan. 
Olivia receives physical, occupational and speech therapy at The Institute.
The therapists work with her on her posture, handwriting, stretching and walking among other important skills. "We can come here five days a week and it covers all the therapies," said Susan. "I have noticed a gradual improvement in her."
Pictured right: Olivia with one of her therapists, Katie. |
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SAVE THE DATE
Ability Quest:
Walk, Stroll, Roll or Run!
Save the date for the 2nd Annual Ability Quest: Walk, Stroll, Roll or Run held Sunday, June 13, 7:30 a.m. at The Rehabilitation Institute! This fun event is a 5K run (3.1 mile) or 1-mile walk. Raise money with a team or come as an individual. Register early today at www.triabilityquest.kintera.org. |
Free Education Workshop
Specialized Stroke Rehab for All Generations
April 24, 2010
7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
3011 Baltimore
Kansas City, MO 64108
Open to rehab professionals, caregivers, educators and those interested in stoke rehabilitation.
7:45 - 8:10 Registration
8:15 - 9:15 Etiology Stroke Differences of Children
and Adults
Presenter: Desiree Roge, MD
9:15 - 10:15 Treatment Differences of Children
and Adults
Presenters: Shannon Lepper, MA, PT;
Robin Miller-Gioia, CCC-SLP;
Cathie DeVries, OTR
10:30 - 11:00 Specialty Services: Vision; Driving;
Assistive Technology
Presenter: Erin Brown, OTR, ATP
11:00 - 12:25 Adjustment Issues: Returmn to School,
Work and Social Adjustment
Presenters: Janet Padley, MS, Ed;
Michele TietZ, BS;
Terrie Price, PhD, ABPP
Advance Registration Requested
Deadline is April 16, 2010
To Register: Email your name, address, phone number, work number to Jeanetter Boucher using the link below.
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Rehab Spotlight
Shannon Lepper, MA, PT
Meet Shannon Lepper. Shannon is a Physical Therapist and has been with The Rehabilitation institute for 16 years. Shannon received her Bachelor's from the University of Missouri and her Masters from the University of Indianapolis.
As a Physical Therapist, she works helps adult and pediatric patients regain lost physical abilities related to walking, running and mobility. Shannon specializes in helping individuals who have experienced a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke or other type of catastrophic injury or illness. She also provides services to individuals with Multiple Sclerosis. Not only is Shannon dedicated to her patients daily, but she also volunteers her time and experience in the community. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Mid America MS Achievement Center and has helped organize their annual Race to Nowhere charity event for 12 years. Shannon is a regular volunteer at The Institute's special events including Arts on the Hill and Ability Quest: Walk, Stroll or Roll.
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