In Potenza, I had one of my best vocational days. I appreciate the work of Gaetano LaGuardia (Rotary GSE Chair in District 2120), as well as the clinic owner and his wife, who showed me around and answered my questions. So I visited a new Rehabilitation Center in Potenza. It opened a few months ago, and already it has a staff of about 45 therapists. This includes Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapist. And, they work both in the clinic, and doing home therapy services.
The building is huge, and very nice. It has about 20 or so examination or treatment rooms where therapists do everything from manual techniques to ultrasound to laser therapy. (There was quite a lot of laser therapy used to decrease pain). Then, there was a large gym that had exercise equipment and therapists that worked only there. Downstairs, there was a therapy pool (one of the few in Italy), as well as a combination set of pools - one warm and one cool - used to increase circulation.
They have done so well in this building, that they are planning on doubling the size. The part open works on Orthopedic services, while the part that will soon open will be for Neurological services - both adult and pediatric.
It was a fantastic Vocational Day experience. I will be sure to share more with my colleagues at CT Children's Medical Center when I return!
Ciao - Kristin
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