Kaitlynn Farr’s rehabilitation journey started after a car accident left her with broken hips, a broken ankle, and two fractured vertebrae. Just a few months later she’s walking without any assistive device making her Wonder Woman nickname never more fitting.
Faces of Rehabilitation
Food for Thought: Ruby’s Story
Ruby is just 11 weeks old. She is experiencing weakness in the muscles used to eat and drink safely. Mary Free Bed at Covenant’s interdisciplinary approach in its outpatient feeding clinic is helping infants like Ruby tip the scales in the right direction.
Dylan’s Story: KAFO and on the Go
Dylan was diagnosed with Genu Varum and internal tibial torsion, and the earlier we can treat it, the better. The team at Mary Free Bed at Covenant HealthCare Orthotics & Prosthetics + Bionics aims to take Dylan’s everyday movements to the next level. Learn how KAFO braces work to keep kids on the go as […]
All smiles: Elizabeth’s story
After a stroke left Elizabeth Simons unable to move, the 18-year-old Freeland, Michigan, resident used a positive attitude, hard work and advanced technology to regain her independence – and her smile. After graduating from inpatient rehabilitation at Mary Free Bed at Covenant HealthCare, Elizabeth is looking forward to continuing her recovery and getting back to […]
Ryan’s story: Hard work = Recovery
Retired Army specialist Ryan Carpenter was working on his house when he fell from a ladder, breaking his hip and shoulder. Ryan worked through the pain and met his goal to go home more quickly than expected.
Battling back: Bob’s story
The double Purple Heart recipient has fought hard to recover his strength and independence. He’s had help from his Mary Free Bed at Covenant family.
Special homecoming: Austin’s story
An ATV crash in July may have sidelined 14-year-old Austin Bennett’s plans to play football this season, but he’s looking forward to the future.
Remarkable recovery: Rebekah’s story
Rebekah Caudle and her boyfriend were involved in a New Year’s Day 2021 crash on a highway north of Ann Arbor.
Celebrating victory over COVID-19: Isaac’s story
After months recovering from COVID-19, Pastor Isaac Garcia was greeted by family and friends for a long-awaited reunion.
Miracle Man: Gary’s story
It took two-plus months in three different hospitals before Gary Shepherd was able to return to the two things he loves most: his family and his Onaway farm.