For several years, Sonia Sarabia was unable to walk. Her mobility challenges were related to myelopathy, a condition that affects the spinal cord, and became more severe after a fall in 2022. In 2024, Sonia came to Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital’s outpatient center to improve her mobility and strength as she prepared for surgery to address contractures in her feet. As she consistently attended therapy, Sonia began making steady gains.
After suffering a life-changing cervical spinal cord injury, Diandre Grant faced a difficult recovery. To begin rebuilding his strength and function through intensive therapy, he was referred to Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital, an inpatient medical rehabilitation hospital in San Bernardino.
When Efren Cortez arrived at Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital, he faced a long road ahead. After surviving a gunshot wound to the neck that left him with fractures in his vertebrae, he required the help of two people just to move in bed or transfer to a wheelchair. He couldn’t walk, propel his wheelchair, or complete daily activities on his own.
Earlier this year, Janet Kirksey admitted to Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital following surgery on her spinal cord. Janet had spent the previous 30+ years suffering from back pain and finally decided to have a laminectomy to address the issue. After the procedure, Janet experienced difficulty with lower body dressing and walking, leading her to Ballard for inpatient rehabilitation. Read more about Janet Kirksey
Having a sore back was nothing new for Tim Benjamin, having worked many years in the construction industry. So doing some “usual” heavy lifting one day, Tim didn’t think anything of it. That was, until the next day when he experienced severe back pain.
Fifteen months ago, Rufus Willis tripped into a pothole, injuring his spine. The spinal cord injury left Rufus an incomplete quadriplegic. After his initial hospitalization, Rufus transferred to Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital.
Denise McCree was no stranger to back pain. Living with severe degenerative disc disease, Denise experienced back pain for many years.
