My thoughts and experiences as I volunteer as a Physical Therapist in Haiti.

Saturday, June 26, 2010

Last day at Hanger clinic

As another one of the therapist so aptly stated, two weeks was a short time to be in Haiti but a long time to be away from home.  I feel so privileged to have been part of the work here for this short time.  It's hard to adequately sum up this journey, so here are some pictures.

Above: the concrete walls of the clinic are painted with beautiful murals by local artists.

Above: Anna at work in the Hanger lab, shaping a plaster mold for a prosthesis.


Above: These prostheses are ready to be fit.

Above: Graduation day. When people are ready to be discharged to go home, we give a parting speech with info regarding prosthetics fit, remind them to come in for follow-up visits, and give them a certificate and a medal to celebrate that they completed the program. His prosthesis is covered, and he's ready to go!

Above: So inspiring to walk with this guy.  He was born without legs and walks very well with prostheses and forearm crutches. 

Above: This is how hard it rains here! 

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