Physical Therapy For All

Some donated equipment that was being sent to ALS Association of San Diego.

When you think about it, you might not believe that those, who need physical therapy in this wealthy nation, would face barriers to receiving it. However, economic status, income level, can prevent people from receiving this vital service.

Barbara Gray, who had benefited from physical therapy while dealing with her own medical issues, and a team composed of her husband, John, and Yousef Ghandour, both physical therapists, and Dan Jones, a kinesiologist, were aware of the barriers and wanted to do something about it. Together, they formed a nonprofit, PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR ALL. This group has leveraged some of their connections and obtained gently used medical equipment and devices, helping to reduce medical waste deposited in landfills, at the same time. As Barbara said, "I had seen the powerful changes that physical rehabilitation can make in someone's physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being."



Besides providing physical therapy to those who can't afford it, this organization also offers supportive and assistive devices free of charge. That includes such items as wheelchairs, crutches, braces, and walkers. Without them, those with physical disabilities would be severely limited in their ability to move and have contact with the wider community. Services are provided without discrimination.

Clients can self-refer by filling out an application that is available online, or they can be referred by a physician or healthcare clinic. Clients can receive up to ten visits entirely for free at one of the listed PT providers in six different States, although the majority are located in California. The organization will, however, work to find a way for a client not in the listed areas find appropriate services at his/her location.

63-year-old Richard received a very needed motorized scooter. Heart issues prevent him from using a walker, without needing hospitalization afterwords.

There are several ways for interested individuals to help this organization. You can donate money, cars, or rehab equipment; organize a collection day for the purpose of collecting used equipment to donate; check out your local health care organizations to find out if they are willing to donate used equipment; support Physical Therapy For All by purchasing Intelliskin clothing (they donate some money for each item purchased); like them on Facebook; volunteer to pick up and deliver equipment (for those in Orange County or San Diego); or shop at Amazon Smile for this organization. Remember, when you help them you also help someone in need and help to recycle used medical equipment.

One of the disabled youngsters at Gabriel House in Mexico receives adjustment to a donated wheelchair for his use.

Thanks to information from this article on Pollination Project: https://thepollinationproject.org/grants-awarded/barbara-gray-physical-therapy-for-all/; and the above link.

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