Patient Stories
Heather Smith
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| Stroke Survivor |
Stroke survivor Heather Smith of Cape Cod says changing a diaper is no big deal after RHCI helps her recover from a stroke. .
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Lisa Mazzola
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| Multiple trauma survivor |
Lisa Mazzola would be the first to tell you she shouldn't be alive. A driver going the wrong way on a one-way street clipped the front wheel of her motorcycle at 40 mph. After pulling through near-fatal injuries, Lisa threw herself into rehabilitation, overcoming daunting odds to reclaim her life.
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Jerry Esposito
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| Had both knees replaced |
It was about eight years ago that Jerry Esposito reconciled himself to living with pain. Adventures from his self-described "reckless youth" had caught up with his knees. Then knee replacement surgery and rehabilitation gave him a second chance to live an active family and professional life - without pain.
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Jennifer Boggs
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| Survived four strokes |
For years, Jennifer Boggs thought her headaches, muscle pain and fatigue were due to migraine headaches. Instead, they were caused by a rare malformation in part of her brain. The day after surgery to repair the malformation, Jennifer suffered four strokes. Rehabilitation helped her regain her independence and return to her husband and young sons.
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Dick Brown
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| Stroke survivor |
For Dick Brown, golf is more than a game. It's a passion. After suffering a stroke, Dick came to RHCI where therapists incorporated golf into his rehabilitation. Then he participated in RHCI's Back in the Swing adapted golf clinics, which helped him become a stroke survivor, not a stroke victim.
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Peter Hayes
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| Golfing after back surgery |
For Peter Hayes, golf is his life and his livelihood. But back problems and five surgeries left him in excruciating pain, wondering if he'd ever work again. His RHCI outpatient team of a rehabilitation physician and therapists experienced with treating golfing injuries got Peter back on course.
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Christian Barclay
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| Growing strong |
Christian Barclay is a typical ten-year-old. He roots for the Red Sox, plays soccer and hockey, gets cranky when he's tired. There's just one difference: Christian was born without legs. Yet he's striving to reach his full potential thanks to a devoted mom and the dedication of his rehabilitation team.
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