Kyle’s Story: Back to an Active Lifestyle When Kyle was 25, he was in a car accident that caused a severe brain injury. The injury affected his speech, mobility, memory and activities of daily living. His family was told this would not be something he’d be able to come back from.
He was flown from his home in St. Louis to begin rehabilitation
“Take everything you do in rehabilitation very
at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Kyle spent three to four hours every day in therapy, working with his physical therapist, occupational therapist and speech- language pathologist.
seriously and give it your best shot. Take advantage of the moment!” — Kyle
“During the time that he was here, we hit a lot of milestones — from not being able to communicate to being able to speak his first words,” said his mom, Kathy. When Kyle started his recovery, his therapists needed to position him upright. Eventually, he was able to take his first steps on his own. Kyle returned home to St. Louis a month later and continues to make strides each and every day.
OTHER PLACES TO EXPLORE HUB The HUB is an inviting room for you and your family to eat, play games or participate in group activities and social events. HUB spaces, which are located on every inpatient floor, can be transformed into a creative studio for art, crafts, music or a group movie night. Spaces are equipped with dining tables and chairs, reading nests, couches and wireless internet. Each HUB also includes a laundry room for patients and families. Vistas Vistas are peaceful nooks for you and your family members, located at the corners of each innovation center. Gardens Designed expressly for patients, our three expansive gardens encourage movement and progress — offering safe opportunities for strolls outside the hospital on foot, wheels or bionic limbs. The gardens provide a tranquil setting to reflect on the road to recovery.
To watch Kyle’s patient story video, visit sralab.org/kyle
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