Although medical staff can do wonders it it very important
that the family of the patient become involved with treatment
and rehabilitation. Patient rehabilitation is one of the most
important aspects of treatment.
It serves several purposes.
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1. To teach the family and patient proper maintenance and
care.
2. To teach the patient, if applicable, how to use their new
limbs.
3. How to enjoy themselves and become just a regular boy or
girl.
4. How to cope with every day living and to develop work skills
for the future.
5. To have the family involved with the rehabilitation of the
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| Although play may seem at first glance to be a non productive
activity, it is very important to the child in learning how
to adjust to their new life. It allows them to learn to use
their new arms or legs, how to balance themselves, how to maneuver
a wheelchair, and how to become part of the play group enhancing
their social skills also. |
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| The Shriners provide camps for some of the patients. It is
at these camps that the children can participate in activities
that are fun for them but also teach them that the only limitations
they have are the ones they allow. They can participate in fishing,
archery, tennis, swimming, hiking, nature trips, canoeing, scuba
diving, track activities, and many other areas of interest. |
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