Physical therapists in Eastern Pennsylvania have been hard at work with efforts to help Melanie Evans recover from serious injuries she suffered in late June of last year when a texting driver struck her, according to a press release.
Now 61 years of age, Evans was initially placed on life support, has endured several surgeries, was hospitalized for four weeks and lived for eight weeks in a nursing home. Her injuries include eight broken ribs, a collapsed lung, three breaks in her pelvis and both of her legs had compound fractures.
She represented a sizable project for those holding physical therapy jobs at Mountain River Physical Therapy.
"Our team of experts is dedicated to making sure each patient receives the level of care they need," said physical therapist Steve Decker. "We have specialized exercise and treatment programs to rehabilitate patients, like Melanie, who have suffered dire, life-changing injuries."
The drive of Melanie's physical therapy is enhancing both her mobility and her flexibility and assisting her recovery of 30 pounds of muscle she lost. She works on her recovery at the facility about three days a week and can walk with the assistance of a walker.