From Quadriplegia to Independence: A Cervical Laminectomy Recovery Story in Nassau County, NY
Bob Eilbott · Roslyn, NY
An emergency cervical laminectomy left Bob unable to use his arms or legs at 74. Two years on, he walks every morning by himself.
Patient Stories
In Their Own Words
Conversations with people who have been treated at home across Nassau County — what brought them to physical therapy, and what changed.
Living With Peripheral Neuropathy: A Patient Story in Nassau County, NY
Bob Cervoni · Hicksville, NY
Scheduled for spine surgery, Bob was diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy instead. Five years on, physical therapy is what keeps him on his feet.
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Every recovery is different. This is one person’s experience, not a prediction of what physical therapy will do for anyone else.