A veteran in Idaho was able to push past injuries he suffered in the Iraq War, like a mild concussion, a fierce case of whiplash and pain in his neck and shoulder, according to a published report.
But little did Robert Ramos know when he came home in late 2005 that his troubles were soon to get worse, The Magic Valley Times-News reports. He endured what’s often called a spinal stroke the following April at age 21, and he has since devoted sizable effort to working with people who hold physical therapy jobs.
“We work on the upper back and the individual joints in the neck,” physical therapist Tyler Billings told the news source. “We keep him loose and try to decrease any pain he might be having. The end goal is to improve overall function.”
Ramos’ work with physical therapists began in October 2006 after he was discharged from the hospital.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, physical therapists help patients recover from injury, illness and operations by helping them manage pain and increase range of motion.