Kevin Gattison

Kevin relied on MRRH to help him regain his strength and mobility following a spinal cord injury

A young man from Hartsville, SC, Kevin Gattison loves softball and pool. But life hasn’t always been smooth for Kevin. Twelve years ago, Kevin experienced a spinal cord injury after an assault. Following the injury, Kevin recovered to the point he could walk with the assistance of a walker.

Recently, Kevin fell and experienced a second spinal cord injury. The injury impacted Kevin’s leg and hand strength and required surgery. Kevin was admitted to Midlands Regional Rehabilitation Hospital for intensive therapy after the procedure.

Kevin arrived at MRRH with significant deficits, requiring the assistance of two people to stand or walk, and could only tolerate a few steps at a time. His therapy sessions at MRRH included the use of the Bioness Vector, a state-of-the-art overhead harness system, as well as electrical stimulation to facilitate the strengthening of his muscles.

Following weeks of intensive rehab, Kevin had made significant progress. On his day of discharge, Kevin walked out of the facility on his own power and could climb stairs, dress, and feed himself.

Congratulations, Kevin! Your therapy team is so proud of all your hard work!