TEAMworks Guatemala- April 13, 2015

Quick recap....our time in Campur!

After a good nights rest, we headed to Hermano Pedro. We walked in to see dance class in action! We were soon led to another area where the therapists started a line of patients to be seen.

Lori and Charity cleaned out an entire suitcase fitting orthotics and shoes on these precious kiddos. They tag teamed several times with both Craig and the OTs and SLPs to make adjustments on wheelchairs using everything from pool noodles to spare wheelchair parts, foam, and duct tape.  Kori and Dana were able to fit many hand splits on kiddos for functional hand use. Almost every kid could be fitted for Benik hand splits. They also used built up handles to create homemade splints when no other splint fit.
Ashely took on the PT and OT role of ranging these kids while they waited in line. Cindy and Paige assisted in positioning for better breathing and swallowing as well as feeding precautions for aspiration risks.

Craig, Leo, and Juan took on the wheelchairs! Craig's most challenging patient was Silvia. She presented with CP and a right side C-curve. She was seated in a sling seat, sling back, wheelchair that was far too big for her. We used a rigid seat and 2 rigid backs off of other chairs to fabricate seating that would position her properly. With many modifications we were able to attach this seating to her frame  and when we left she was seated in an upright position.

We worked so late that most of the workers had gone home and the doors had been locked. After we finally managed to pull ourselves away, we were able to enjoy some wonderful scenery and loads of laughter. Buenos noches from Antigua!