Patient Success Stories
Kindred Hospital Rehabilitation Services wants the hospital or facility we partner with to become an acute rehabilitation destination of choice for patients, driven by culture and results. Our expertly-trained clinicians provide comprehensive care based on each patient’s unique circumstances and needs, resulting in optimal outcomes and minimal hospital readmissions.
George – Looking Forward After a Workplace Explosion
A workplace explosion nearly claimed his life – George is now looking forward to the future.
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A workplace explosion nearly claimed his life – George is now looking forward to the future. Read more about George’s story. George is a process mechanic who was involved in a horrendous work place accident.
“I was at work one day when there was a sudden explosion,” George shared. “The blast nearly killed me – it broke nine bones in my body – including my hips.”
George was rushed to the ER, where physicians managed to stabilize his condition and begin the arduous process of literally piecing George back together. After enduring numerous surgeries, George first went to a Kindred Hospital to begin the process of recovery. He was there for six weeks before coming to Kindred Rehab Hospital Clear Lake to get specialized rehabilitation.
Because he had been immobilized for five weeks while his shattered hips healed, George was extremely weak and suffered from extreme muscle atrophy. His attitude was upbeat and positive and he put his heart into his physical and occupational rehab therapy sessions.
Sylvia, George’s primary occupational therapist, shared what the team did to help their patient: “We worked primarily with George’s left elbow and increasing his range of motion,” Sylvia said. “He was also very weak so we worked on strengthening his arm and hand muscles as well as fine motor skills so he would be able to return to playing the guitar. George also did great with relearning all the things we take for granted, like bathing and dressing.”
“I’ve got a ways to go still, but at least now I can walk again, even though I need a little help from a walker,” George said. “I can climb stairs – I can take care of myself – and frankly, I consider myself very lucky just to be alive. I owe my thanks to everyone at Kindred for the excellent services and care I received – and for my recovery.”
Carolyn – Retired RN Regains Independence
Before she had to undergo radical amputation of her lower leg and foot, Carolyn, a retired RN, used to enjoy travelling and spending time with her family and friends. Unfortunately, the life she was enjoying came to a standstill last summer when she found herself facing a future filled with uncertainty and challenges she never imagined.
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“I went from being happy, active and independent to finding myself in a deep depression over the loss of my limb. There were many days I didn’t even want to get out of bed,” Carolyn recalled.
It was shortly after being admitted to Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital Clear Lake that Carolyn received her prosthesis, and the challenge of helping her regain her mobility and independence began. “At first I didn’t even want to participate in therapy because of my depression,” Carolyn said. “But my therapists and technicians were so good at encouraging me to get up and go to therapy that I did. I’m so glad for their support because it got me out of bed and down to the gym.”
Now, Carolyn is facing a much brighter future. She said as much as she was discharged from Kindred to her sister’s home.
“I am moving forward and regaining my independence again. Watch out world, I’m back!”
Kyle's Story: A Miraculous Recovery
A few months before his wedding, Kyle began noticing a ringing in his ears. Then an MRI discovered a brain tumor. Soon Kyle lost the ability to talk, walk and eat on his own. Doctors told his fiancée to start looking for a nursing home for Kyle because he would never get better. Then he was transferred to a Kindred acute rehabilitation unit (ARU) to try and regain some level of functioning. “It was certainly a team effort and everyone’s input was important,” his physician said.
Watch Kyle’s amazing story of recovery against all odds
Shari's Story: Bouncing Back From Stroke
In 2015, Shari suffered a stroke. She was transferred to Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital Northeast Houston where her stroke recovery and pain management began. She began to regain her independence and confidence one step at a time.
Watch Shari's journey through the Kindred Continuum
Marc's Story: Recovery After a Stroke
Marc had two strokes following surgery for neck cancer. The strokes made it nearly impossible for him to speak or move, and the surgery had removed some of his “swallow muscles,” which only added to his difficulties. He came to Kindred in an ambulance.
Watch to see what happened next
Kelly's Story: Running Mom Loses Ability to Walk
Kelly Ford, a wife, mother of two children and exercise physiologist becomes increasingly debilitated by an undiagnosed and unexplained neurological disorder. Finally, after becoming paralyzed from the neck down, Kelly and her family turned to Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital Clear Lake. In a matter of weeks, Kelly was walking again and back to taking care of her family.
This is her story, in her words.