Today Tom returns to Memphis for outpatient rehabilitation activity. His time in Houston has been very successful, as he has made rapid progress in regaining his ability to walk.
One of the main challenges in his rehab is to build function in his hip flexors on the left side. Basically, these muscles help bring the thigh up toward the horizontal. If they don't work, you end up dragging your feet along the ground. Also, Tom currently wears a brace to support his back. Soon he should be able to take the brace off when he walks, but for now it is an important part of the rehab process.
Having said that, I think it is great for Tom to be in the situation where he is trying to build up his hip flexors so he can walk better, as opposed to deciding on a color scheme for his racing wheelchair.
While in Memphis, Tom will be staying at his parents home (2691 Sweet Oaks Circle, Germantown, TN 38138). If he continues to make good progress there, he is likely to head back to Houston for more intensive rehabilitation starting in mid-September.
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