Physiotherapy gift from grateful patient

The physiotherapy department at Warwick Hospital have received a generous gift of a new leg press machine from a grateful ex-patient.

Alan Johnson received treatment with the pulmonary rehabilitation service in Physiotherapy at Warwick Hospital earlier this year. The pulmonary rehabilitation course helps people manage their lung conditions by increasing overall fitness. Mr Johnson heard that the team needed the new piece of equipment and went on to ask his Masonic Lodge whether they would consider gathering enough funds for the leg press.

Upon receiving the leg press, Elizabeth Sullivan, Physiotherapist, said: “This leg press will enable patients to exercise their legs as a way of regaining and maintaining strength and function. It is great that our patients are so generous is helping us to provide the best care.”

Paul Saunders, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, added: “The leg press machine is a great machine to both assess and treat patients with a variety of hip, knee and ankle injuries. This means that we will be using it on a daily basis with patients who attend Warwick Hospital Physiotherapy department.”

Following Mr Johnson’s request, £250 was donated from Jephson Lodge, £200 from the Round Table and £1350 from Warwickshire Masonic Charitable Association. The ex-patient and his wife Hilary also donated £200 to make up the £2000 for the leg press to be purchased.

Alan Johnson, commented: “We are very pleased that together with Jephson Lodge, Lodge of the Round Table and the Warwickshire Masonic Charitable Association we have been able to help in acquiring this equipment and hope that it will help treat many physiotherapy patients in the years to come.”

To learn more about fundraising for South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust, contact 01926 495321 ext. 8049 or email charity@swft.nhs.uk.

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