\u00a0ATI Physical Therapy in Pike Creek<\/a>\u00a0to begin working with clinic director Brian and the rest of the team five days a week.<\/p>\n\u201cHe came to me in a wheelchair, unable to stand for even a few seconds before having to sit back down,\u201d says Brian.<\/p>\n
During the next few months, Ron began to slowly regain function. He started to get out of his wheelchair to stand for longer periods of time. Soon, he started walking slowly.<\/p>\n
\u201cEventually, I pushed that wheelchair to the corner,\u201d Ron says. \u201cI didn\u2019t need it anymore.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ron notes that it\u2019s been a long process, but he can see progress each day.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve come a long way,\u201d he says. \u201cRecently, they put me on the anti-gravity treadmill, and that was just a huge shot in the arm for me psychologically. I had started to get down on myself, but then once I was on the anti-gravity treadmill and able to move again, I felt really good. I know I\u2019ll start to increase my speed on there eventually, and I\u2019m excited for that.\u201d<\/p>\n
After his final treatments, Ron wasn\u2019t ready to leave ATI just yet. Therefore, he became part of the \u201cStep Down Program,\u201d which allows former patients to come in and use the clinic\u2019s equipment after completing their formal therapy.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s just been an all-around good experience,\u201d Ron says. \u201cI can see where I\u2019m progressing, and I\u2019m walking with a walker. I\u2019ve loved my time at ATI!\u201d<\/p>\n
Brian, Ron\u2019s physical therapist, says that Ron\u2019s determination has helped him with the healing process.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe is a great story of motivation, determination, and reliance,\u201d Brian says. \u201cHe really demonstrates how to \u2018get there\u2019 the ATI way.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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