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Make Rehab Work for You like most things in life, you get what you put in to it. Will Prosser, a physical therapist and director of Rehabilitation Services at North Mississippi Medical Center–West Point, offers tips for a successful rehabilitation experience, so you can get back to doing things you love. 1) Get your head in the game. “leave your work and personal issues at home, and focus on the task at hand,” Prosser says. 2) Be prepared to work. “If you put in half the effort, you’re going to get half the results,” Prosser says. “Your recovery will take longer and be more difficult in the long run.” 3) Do your home program. “Your therapist sees you just a couple of hours a week,” Prosser says. “It’s what you do in between that will make you really successful.” getting around easier, or teach them how to use adaptive equipment, such as wheelchairs or modified tools and utensils,” Cameron says. They can also offer guidance to family members on how and when to help. The focus is on helping patients adjust to their “new normal,” so to speak—finding new ways to achieve normal tasks. Sessions usually take place at home, work or in the community so patients can get hands-on practice navigating their environment, Micheo says. “The goal is to get them comfortable living independently and feeling capable doing day-to-day activities on their own after the therapy has ended,” he explains. cardiac rehabiliTaTion Who Needs It: Individuals suffering from speech, language and swallowing difficulties caused by a surgery; injury; disease; defect, such as cleft palate; developmental delay; or a traumatic event, such as stroke. hoW It helps: Patients strengthen the muscles of the mouth, throat and vocal cords to communicate more effectively. What to expect: A speech therapist will first identify your unique needs, strengths and weaknesses using a series of questions and tests. Speech therapy can be challenging, intense work, but it can also be a lot of fun. Don’t take yourself too seriously, and be prepared to get a little silly, Micheo says. “Speech therapy often involves a lot of throat, mouth and tongue exercises that can evoke a smile from even the most serious person,” he says. “It’s not uncommon for patients to sing or even laugh during speech therapy, and that’s a good thing.” Speech Therapy Who Needs It: Individuals who have heart disease, usually recovering from a heart attack or surgery. hoW It helps: Patients stabilize and recover from a cardiac event or surgery and, through diet, exercise, lifestyle changes and counseling, learn to slow or reverse the progression of heart disease. What to expect: “Cardiac rehab is a comprehensive type of rehab that may include a combination of one-on-one nutrition counseling, smoking-cessation classes and physical activity,” Micheo says. It’s an all-angles approach that really works: Studies show that patients recovering from heart attacks who attend cardiac rehabilitation have lower mortality rates than patients who didn’t go through rehabilitation. “If you want to live life fully, go to cardiac rehab,” Micheo says. “It could save your life.” Go, Go, Go Still looking at rehabilitation with a long face? Chin up. “Most rehabilitation therapists are kind, compassionate, empathetic and likable individuals,” Cameron says. “Despite how you may feel going into it, most patients actually feel a little disappointed when their sessions are over.” To put any anxiety to rest, don’t be afraid to ask questions or visit the facility before your first session, Micheo says. “It will put your mind at ease and answer all the ‘whatifs’ you may have. And you’ll probably be inspired by the progress you see in others in similar situations.” “Rehabilitation is not something you want to ‘opt out’ of,” Cameron adds. “It’s a critical step in your journey toward becoming the healthiest you possible.” Call North Mississippi Medical Center offers inpatient, outpatient and home health therapy services throughout northeast Mississippi and northwest Alabama. For a location near you, call 800-THE DESK (800-843-3375) or visit www.nmhs.net/locations.php. Road to Recovery 26 Vim & Vigor • SP r i n g 2 012 http://www.nmhs.net/locations.php

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Spring 2012 - North Mississippi

Vim & Vigor - Spring 2012 - North Mississippi
Opening Thoughts
Building Healthier Hearts
Young at Heart
Caring for the Little Ones
Get Real
How Far We’ve Come
Patient Survival Guide
Perfect Attendance
Jennifer Hudson, Grammy-winning recording artist
Lean on Me
Intimidated by the Gym?
What Is Your Volunteer Style?
A Prescription for Relief
Virtual Health
SPECIAL You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby
Get Heart Healthy!
Growing Stronger
The Doctor Will See You Now
Catch the Spirit

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