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Simpson County Tech Center Health Sciences and Polymer Science classes enjoyed a presentation about the advances in extremity prosthetic technology.
Mr. Robinson shared with students the fatal motorcycle accident he was involved with when texting while driving his motorcycle resulting in the loss of his left hand. He strongly encouraged students to never text and drive.
Donna Martin explained the physical therapist’s job in evaluating a patient’s need for physical intervention services and treatment to enable the patient to recover mobility that has been diminished for some reason. Possible causes for loss of mobility are sports injuries, auto accidents, work-related accidents, post-operative surgeries, falls, and strokes. A Physical Therapist’s goal when providing treatment is to greatly improve mobility and range of motion for the affected area.
Pictured (left to right): Brad Kennedy (Methodist Rehab), Donna Martin (Medicomp) and Buddy Robinson (Simpson County Sheriff’s Department).