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Outdoorsman enjoys recreational therapy during spinal cord injury recovery

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Whether it’s casting a fishing rod or working out, Thomas Bulfer loves being active. But in June, the 22-year-old from Madison, South Dakota, sustained a spinal cord injury at the lake. Thomas came to Madonna with no movement in his lower body but was ready to work hard. Read on to see how Madonna’s recreational therapy helped Thomas build confidence in his rehabilitation journey. 

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South Dakota six-year-old battles back from rare disease

Kyah Matthews was diagnosed with acute transverse myelitis at the young age of six, starting a journey of recovery that brought her to Madonna's Lincoln Campus. Utilizing aquatic therapy, physical, occupational and recreation therapies as well as the latest in rehabilitation technology, Kyah weaned from a trach and slowly began to regain mobility.

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