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ManorCare Nursing And Rehabilitation Center celebrates National Rehabilitation Awareness Week

ManorCare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Kingsford recognizes their rehabilitation professionals during National Rehabilitation Awareness Week, which began Sunday. In front, from left to right, are Amy Kleikamp, PTA; Theresa Heimerl, COTA; Lesley Baumer, OTR; Erin Trulock, rehab aide; Laura Warncke, SLP; Krista Gussert, PT, director of rehabilitation at ManorCare; Jodi Wadge, PT; and Julie Van Dyck, SLP; in back are Brittany Schmidt, DPT; Ted Testolin, PTA; and Jodi Pearson, PTA. Not shown are Caryl White, PTA; Andrew Kangas, PRN OTR; Courtney Carlson, SLP; Lisa Stariha, COTA; Christine Harris, OTR; Theresa DeGroot, PRN PT; Ashley Jones, PRN COTA; and Hannah Fenske, PRN COTA.

KINGSFORD — ManorCare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Kingsford is celebrating National Rehabilitation Awareness Week, which started Sunday, by recognizing all of the dedicated rehabilitation professionals at their center.

“The hard work of the therapy staff is important,” said Krista Gussert, PT, director of rehabilitation at ManorCare, 1225 Woodward Ave.

“Staff members strive every day to improve the quality of life for our patients” Gussert said. “It is our goal to help patients return home to an independent lifestyle. Rehabilitation is essential to developing the right care plan for each individual patient to help them achieve their goals.”

At ManorCare, a team of therapists may work to help a patient recover or regain strength, mobility, coordination or stamina.

“Many of our patients are transitioning between the hospital and home,” Gussert said.

Physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, speech therapists and even social workers coordinate care plans that are unique to the needs of a patient.

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