HydroWorx® | To New Depths
December 7, 2022
Exercise is hard. At the end of it all, we’re sure to be left breathless and fatigued, with residual soreness or pain. We take our aspirin or ibuprofen seeking relief, […]
Back Behind the Wheel | QLI’s Adaptive Driving Programs
November 14, 2022
Driving offers freedom – the ability to go wherever you want, whenever you want. It offers us access to the world – everything from a trip to the corner coffee […]
Jim Curry | One Step At a Time
November 1, 2022
“You see, Wes and I are in a competition.” Jim Curry is watching a video on QLI physical therapist Connor Davis’ phone. In the video, Connor’s 11-month-old son Wes is […]
Matt Koppen | What Life Looks Like
September 29, 2022
Life sometimes throws a curveball. Or two. Or three. Matt was home alone watching football. While watching, he realized his arm had fallen asleep, numb to the touch. The numbness […]
What Are the Types of Rehabilitation?
July 11, 2022
If you have experienced a catastrophic injury like a brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, rehabilitation is a key step in helping you recover. Through various levels of care, your […]
Assistive Tech: A Conversation With QLI Occupational Therapists
April 29, 2022
For many of us, technology is a convenience. Amazon delivers whatever we need to our doorstep. Alexa tells us the weather while we are getting ready in the morning. Siri […]
The Advocate | Melina Sanchez and Her Future
March 30, 2022
“We’re going to be working on mindfulness in our meditation today,” says QLI Life Path Specialist Jaime Johnson. He pushes a button on his phone and a gong sound issues […]
Persistence Unmatched | Derek Shike and the Road Back
March 18, 2022
Eastern Oregon is a region of old persistence. The Columbia Plateau, which covers most of this land area, formed from lava flows occurring throughout millions of years. Set far from […]
GRIT: Fostering Confidence Through Adaptive Fitness
February 16, 2022
On the edge of campus, in the last bay of QLI’s maintenance garage, there lives a space that serves a unique purpose. A small but mighty group gathers with the […]
Bionics: The Ekso and Ambulation After Injury
January 25, 2022
Following a traumatic injury, whether permanent or temporary, a loss of the ability to walk can be life-altering and is frequently reported as the number one patient goal for rehabilitation. […]