In October 2021, KR had an unresponsive episode, requiring CPR and was admitted to Frimley hospital with bilateral fractures, and a pelvic fracture requiring fixation. He was also referred to Neurology, and subsequently diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease.
He recovered with lots of hard work, and was able to walk his daughter down the aisle for her wedding.
Unfortunately KR suffered another fall in 2023 and fractured his hip which required surgical repair. His mobility took another hit, and he has been working really hard with the incredible support from his wife to get back more independence, balance and confidence.
• Thinking skills, processing and problem solving
• Speech
• Pain, especially in hip and pelvis
• Freezing episodes
• Slowness of movement (bradykinesia)
• Festination of gait pattern
• Left trunk weakness
• Upper limb weakness and decreased range of motion
• Decreased balance- both static and dynamic
• Decreased hip strength, worse on the left side
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Visual changes
• Decreased endurance
• Assistance of one for bed transfers
• Assistance of one for sit-to-stand from more perch sitting position
• Step transfer using wheeled Zimmer frame and assistance of one
• Walking inside only with WZF and AO1
• Unable to walk outside – wheelchair dependent
• Unable to stand without upper limb support
• Supervision of one when standing with a walking aid – tendency to fall back or sideways!
• Physiotherapy: First with home visits to help identify feasible exercises to do at home with his wife, and ensure safety within the home environment. Then attended Hobbs South East clinic, initially weekly, but have decreased this to fortnightly as he has improved well
• Neurotechnology: Regularly using the OMEGO to help increase strength, endurance, and range of movement in hip. Use of the STROLL- was the first person to use it in Liss clinic!
• KR continues to come to clinic on a fortnightly basis. This is to help his wife identify new and progressive exercises to practice with him
• Walking inside independently using a frame
• KR is able to walk around the Butts in Alton– twice already
• Independently able to manage bed transfers
• Maintain standing balance with no hands and closing eyes
• Managing car transfers with prompts and a removable handle in door
• Going to restaurants regularly with his wife, and able to celebrate their wedding anniversary this year!
“Since coming to Hobbs, my wife and I feel so much better, and we have more confidence when going outside. I’ve really enjoyed working with Emily!”
