Tech. Sgt. Jamie Garceau, 99th Medical Operations Squadron NCO in charge of physical therapy, works with an Airman while he works on a balance ball trainer during his physical therapy appointment at the Mike O’ Callaghan Federal Medical Center on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Oct. 20, 2014. The ball requires the user to engage core muscles in order to strengthen their core. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Loftis)
Capt. Gabriela Daniels, 99th Medical Operations Squadron physical therapist performs tests for a patient with lower back pain at the Mike O’ Callaghan Federal Medical Center on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 20, 2014. These tests are performed to determine what type of therapy would benefit the Airman for his recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Loftis)
An Airman uses a rehabilitation blade during a physical therapy appointment at the Mike O’ Callaghan Federal Medical Center on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Oct. 20, 2014. As the sides of the rehabilitation blade move up and down, it reacts 270 times per minute to resist not only the rapid forces of the blade, but to control your body’s mass which requires starting, stopping and changing directions with precision, balance, harmony and movement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Loftis)
An Airman practices putting weight on an injured knee during a physical therapy session at the Mike O’ Callaghan Federal Medical Center on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Oct. 20, 2014. The exercise simulates climbing stairs which engages the body's largest muscle groups to help improve strength. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Loftis)
Capt. Matilda Brunner, 99th Medical Operations Squadron occupational therapist, fits a patient’s finger for a splint for maximum recovery and comfort at the Mike O’ Callaghan Federal Medical Center on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Oct. 20, 2014. Nellis houses one of the eight stateside occupational therapy clinics. The clinic at Nellis specializes in cognitive rehab, mental health and upper extremity rehab. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Loftis)
A physical therapy patient throws a ball at a trampoline during a session at the Mike O’ Callaghan Federal Medical Center on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 20, 2014. Throwing the ball while standing on one leg tests the strength and balance of a knee that is being rehabilitated. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikaley Towle)
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