The distance between the Rehabilitation Center of Northwest Ohio and the Little Green Bungalow is only 22 miles. But it was long enough to evaluate and appreciate the two weeks spent there.
The center, located off Glendale Avenue in Toledo, focuses on both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative services for those recovering from injuries, illnesses and other chronic conditions.
In a nutshell, the therapy I received in the two weeks I spent there was excellent. I credit the recovery in these old arms and legs of mine to the skills of the two professionals, Karen and Megan, who are locally educated and trained therapists. Other therapists who had an influence on my care were Brad, Niche, Nicole and Courtney.
Each patient generally receives three therapy sessions per day. My determination was also a plus. I had no intention of losing the battle to strengthen my muscles. At each therapy session, it was challenging to fulfill the instructions given by Karen, whose focus was strengthening my arms. When she asked for 20 arm bends, I felt my arms burning at count 15 but with her encouragement, I was able to complete each exercise.