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Therapeutic Recreation at NRH

Therapeutic recreation at NRH involves utilizing various methods like leisure education, exercise, adaptations, and community resources to promote independent functioning for patients. The TR department runs many inpatient and community groups. In the community, they are involved with activities like sled hockey, wheelchair tennis, power soccer, and more through partnerships with organizations like BlazeSports and BARS. Volunteers help support these programs and patients' participation in the community.

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Therapeutic Recreation at NRH

Therapeutic recreation at NRH involves utilizing various methods like leisure education, exercise, adaptations, and community resources to promote independent functioning for patients. The TR department runs many inpatient and community groups. In the community, they are involved with activities like sled hockey, wheelchair tennis, power soccer, and more through partnerships with organizations like BlazeSports and BARS. Volunteers help support these programs and patients' participation in the community.

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Therapeutic Recreation at NRH

and in the Community


Heather Campbell, CTRS
Who are the TR’s???
Joan Joyce, CTRS- TR Supervisor,
peds

Heather Campbell, CTRS- 3rd floor

Gabby Thornton, CTRS- 2nd floor


– Caroline Woods- Clemson University
(Gabby’s student)
What is Therapeutic Recreation?
ATRA states:
Utilizing various methods to promote the
independent physical, cognitive,
emotional, and social functioning of
persons disabled as a result of trauma or
disease, by enhancing current skills and
facilitating the establishment of new skills
for daily living and community functioning.
WHAT THAT REALLY MEANS:
Leisure Education Exercise and staying fit

Adaptations Increase independence

Modifications Community re-entry

Community resources Relaxation and stress


management
GROUPS
Community Outings
Community Outing Planning Group
OT CVA group (2nd & 3rd floor)
PT CVA group
Cognitive Skills
Wheelchair Group
Upper Extremity Group
Lunch Bunch
Art Group
SCI Women’s Support Group
SCI Patient Edu series-Health and Wellness
AT NRH
Pool Adapted
Therapy Travel

Community
Outings

Metro/Bus
Outings
TR IN THE COMMUNITY
SLED HOCKEY
WHEELCHAIR
TENNIS

QUAD RUGBY

POWER SOCCER

BASKETBALL
SUPER H 5K
Raises approx. $45,000 per
year for BlazeSports.

Enables us to cover
tournament cost and travel
for basketball, tennis, quad
rugby, power soccer, sled
hockey, purchase equipment
and pay qualified coaches.

Annual Event, held at Tyson’s

Inspired by Harry Freedman,


former NRH patient
CAPITOL PUNISHERS
2 practices a week
at rec centers in
DC
Host one 8 team
tournament a year-
Capitol Clash
Attended 8
tournaments this
season
SLED HOCKEY
Practice Sundays at
the Capital’s new
practice rink in VA
Just purchased 14
new sleds,
partially
paid by grant from
Potomac Hockey
assoc.
In partnership with
USA Hockey
WHEELCHAIR TENNIS
Every Sat. at
Watkins Park

8 children & adults


WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL
D III team
10 players
Travel to 5
tournaments/year
Practice
Wednesdays 6-8 at
Emery rec center in
DC
POWER SOCCER
Practice at Emery
Rec Center in DC
Wednesdays 6-8
BARS
Baltimore Adapted Recreation and Sports
Community based, non-profit
organization
dedicated to providing year
round recreational
opportunities to both children
and adults with
disabilities.

Camping
Snow skiing
Water skiing
Whitewater Rafting
Kayaking
Tennis
Skeet Shooting
VOLUNTEERS
Super H
Eat A Peach
Carnation Sales
BlazeSports
How Can You Help Our Patients?
CAF Grants
– Writing letters
Ask a TR questions
Awareness of
BlazeSports and other
community programs
Patient Edu Library
Team Member Giving
Club (30, 60 minute)
We play
FUN!!!! paintball!

We hang
out with
the
Nationals

We ride on
zambonies

We sell
carnations!

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