Early Mobility Strategies for ICU-Acquired Weakness. Hito's Recovery from COVID-19

This video shows the rewarding field of ICU Physical Therapy and mobility strategies used to help patients recover from critical illness or injury.
Graded Mobilization Program Phase 1- 4 from:
Trees DW, Smith JM, Hockert S. Innovative Mobility Strategies for the Patient with Intensive Care Unit-Acquired Weakness: A Case Report. Phys Ther. 2013 Feb;93(2):237-47.

[@ramzanullah1500]

Wowww what an inspiration! It made my day: Thats how you show what a physio can do for their profession and for their patients

[@seabassvn]

I spent 6 months in the icu, on my back, looking at the ceiling. Learning to walk again was incredibly hard. I remember the first step I took all by myself. I cried.

[@k.summerfield4866]

I took five steps forward in the presence of a physical therapist, then suddenly decided to take five steps backwards towards the edge of my hospital bed. We were both surprised! I remember feeling like a superhero! 🦸‍♂️

[@seabassvn]

@@k.summerfield4866FIVE steps??? Calm down there, superman/woman!!! FIVE steps to and back!!! That’s determination!

[@k.summerfield4866]

@@seabassvn LOL! @seabassvn Looking back just four months ago, taking five steps was a very big deal. I'm sure you were proud of yourself with the milestones you made in your recovery. Heck, I'm proud of you, too! 👍🎉🥂🍾

[@marwansara1468]

Bravo bravo for your care about patients in unability wish rehabilitation and walking recovery for them

[@k.summerfield4866]

This was me seven months ago. After an emergency abdominal surgery on Christmas Eve, I was unable to stand or walk until the end of April because I had acquired critical illness myopathy. I spent two very long months in the hospital, two weeks in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital where I received four hours a day of physical and occupational therapy, then two months of physical therapy at home. I literally believed I would never walk again. But committed physical therapists, nurses, and the Lord proved me wrong. I just went away to the mountains for my birthday and drove 55 miles home. I'm good as new because of their help. 🎉 ❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉

[@adrienneterrell1507]

My mom is suffering from this now. It's been a month since her cardiac arrest. I am heartbroken and feel so defeated. This just gave me hope

[@k.summerfield4866]

@@adrienneterrell1507 I'm deeply sorry. I'll include you and your mom in my prayers.

[@seabassvn]

Same here, 6 months in bed. I never thought I was going to walk again. But it’s possible. Nurses are the reason I’m alive and walking today.

[@k.summerfield4866]

@@seabassvn I'm so grateful for your recovery and that we're not alone. Thank you for sharing ~ 💖

[@Honourable-zz3eo]

I am a physio student! I truly getting inspirational

[@k.summerfield4866]

If it wasn't for my physical therapist, I wouldn't be where I am today! Keep going!

[@seabassvn]

@@Honourable-zz3eo Adin my physio was absolutely instrumental in my recovery. Physio therapists, nurses, medical assistants, surgeons, family doctors… they are all as important and all necessary. Good luck in your studies!

[@shymaasalamaa5020]

Wooow, Great care, Perfect job!!❤

[@themovao]

Thank you, I truly love what I do and am fortunate to work with a fantastic team.

[@LarryHopkinsJr-zx9pm]

MK

[@cynthiamaybunya4622]

How long he is in icu what is he can't not walk how long he been disabled how he have to be in the Walker and in the wheelchair stand for icu he doing his exercise for his leg knee he can't not talk

[@silvanaloana7797]

What hospital is this?? And physiotherapist??

[@themovao]

This is Cornerstone Hospital in Conroe, Texas. Physio is Dr. Darin Trees.