Firstly I would like to thank all the teachers who made this trip possible and the hospital staff members including Dr. Hani, Dr. Lina, and Mrs. DeClerk and her team. The whole trip in King Fahad Specialist Hospital was overall amazing with all the new concepts we learned from the presentations of Dr. Hani, Dr. Lina, and Mrs. DeClerk and her team. There were many moments when we were in the hospital which I was just awe-strucked. Those thoughts on how lucky I am to have full ability to control my body and not struggle with body disabilities like the kids in the Physical Therapy room.
There are way too many AHA moments for me to describe, but probably one of the most vivid memories was when Dr. Hani explained how Occupational Therapy (basic daily life activities) and Physical Therapy (basic human abilities) can help the nervous system remap itself. Remapping of the neurons is like the brain sending help; when a patient who is recovering after a stroke and lost the ability to move their hand, OT and PT can send messages to the brain that neurons are needed to be sent there. They explained how OP and PT can be so effective to a person who lost the abilities to move the hand and even their legs. One thing I observed was that most patients are very young because they have developed different types disability since birth; looking through medical histories of families they were able to catch some at early stages. Moving on, we were showed to a robot, which they said was one of the most advanced technologies in the medical field right now. It was able to train kids who struggled on moving their hand or feet by using repetitive exercises. Repetitive exercises have been able to help the brain and the neurons remap themselves. These activities are rehabilitation with the help of robotic assistance. Overall the trip was fun and life changing because it made us all question on how lucky and thankful we are to be able to run around and play, while many struggle just to do the most simplest things.
-- Valerie Uy
I honestly really likes your post val. You included almost every highlight of the trip. I also like how you thanked everyone on charge of the trip, and of course you AHA moment. I found that interesting as well. Good job, it really shows that you were listening to everything at the presentations. :) xx
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