THE ROAD TO RECOVERY FROM STROKE TO STRENGTH
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Third photograph pictured left to right Patrick Harris, Ydrecious Milner, AHPC Physical Therapy Assistant, and Yolanda Cade
Patient Spotlight – Patrick Harris Written by Katrena Holmes – Social Media Consultant
“An accident can happen to anyone. Don’t take your health for granted,” he warns. “Turn a tragedy into something good. Make the best of the situation; that is how you can start healing better. Stay positive NO MATTER WHAT!” These inspiring words are from ‘Mr. Positive’ himself - Mr. Patrick Harris, an athlete, runner, weekend- warrior, and dad! After experiencing a stroke, Mr. Harris is now, ‘On the Road to Recovery’ at Atlanta Human Performance Center Physical Therapy Division (AHPCPT). Mr. Harris’ road to recovery with AHPCPT began with a recommendation from his friend Yolanda Cade (pictured above). Mr. Harris has been coming to AHPCPT for one month, and his progress has been amazing! Our team of physical therapy professionals are excited about his journey! How does physical therapy help one recover from a stroke? Dr. Evans explains, “We start by getting the symptoms of pain and inflammation down, we then increase flexibility, mobility, and activity without increasing pain. We work to increase strength and core stability - this is very important in reducing falls. And lastly, we develop a strategy to increase aerobic activity, balance, and coordination. This process of recovery varies from person to person depending upon the severity of their condition.” According to Mr. Harris, when he started coming to AHPCPT, on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the highest level of pain - his pain level was at a 7; now, his pain level is a 2! That is huge! Due to his stroke, he has experienced left-sided weakness but with consistent physical therapy, he is gaining his strength and is so EXCITED about it! Mr. Harris states, “ The road to recovery is SOMETHING , but it is exciting! The WHOLE process is exciting! I can feel myself getting STRONGER !” “My goal is to walk independently, run, and do all the things that I used to do before I had a stroke; I’m on the road to recovery ”, Mr. Harris, exclaims! With his determination, positive attitude, amazing personal support system, our team of physical therapy professionals, and our systematic approach to physical therapy, we are EXPECTING Mr. Harris to attain the highest possible level of rehabilitation! Thank you, ‘Mr. Positive’ - Mr. Patrick Harris, for sharing your joy, enthusiasm, uplifting words, and most of all, your positivity with our patients and their families as they too, are all on the road to recovery . • Research is now suggesting that “African-Americans may carry a gene that makes them more salt sensitive, increasing the risk of high blood pressure which may lead to a stroke”. Source: https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/why-high-blood-pressure-is-a- silent-killer/high-blood-pressure-and-african-americans • For more information about strokes in African American men in the South visit: https://www. webmd.com/stroke/news/20050202/stroke-death-rate-high-for-black-men-in-south#1
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