The Wellmont Connection 9 Bristol Rehabilitation Center
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A charming 69 year old woman named Nancy Flick had just left her home to go see a movie when her car was struck head on. She suffered two broken legs, a broken arm and a shattered pelvis. Nancy was on life support for a week. After surgery, she was faced with the challenge of rehab. She was not an agreeable or determined patient, but the therapists pushed her, encouraged her, and worked with her. She says she once hated rehab and the therapists, but is now extremely grateful. She was bedridden for about 4 months. After beginning with pool therapy, Nancy learned to walk again. Just last month she walked all over Europe with high school students.
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