Gold Star Award goes to Philip Hercus

Posted 1 December 2010 by Melissa McConaghy 3 comments

Just one month ago Philip started walking with his carer at home two years after having his stroke. It has been a very bumpy ride for Philip with several medical set backs along the way. He told his Doctor and physios two years ago that he wanted to walk independently and return to his passion of playing croquet.

Philip has a very weak right leg but has worked extremely hard in hydrotherapy and the gym to get it stronger. Together with Darren, our neuromuscular orthotist we developed the ‘elf shoe’ orthotic which enables Philip to slide his foot on the floor whilst walking. His leg is now much stronger, due to all his practice and he is looking forward to the day he can wear regular shoes. Philip has shown amazing strength and dedication to his recovery and the results speak for themselves. In Philip’s last physio session he walked 60 meters with no help at all! Well done Philip from all the team at ARC.

Categories: Gold Star Award, Hydrotherapy, Stroke recovery

Reader Comments

3 comments

From: Jacob Rumbel, 18/07/11

Im studying you at school and cant find much infomation can someone tell me a good website

All Smiles

From: Warwick Hercus, 07/01/11

Fantastic result for you and Jan after such a long time and huge effort to regain some of your mobility. Obviously the gold star is well deserved and I am sure one should go to the team at Advanced Rehab Centre for their skills and technical ability in helping you get there. Would love to see you on the croquet field with that killer look on your face.. All the best Warwick & Jo

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From: Bill Coombe, 26/12/10

Phil, you still look the same as in 1979, you old fart ! Ben is calling in to Forster tomorrow to say hello.
Regards to you and Jan
Bill