Cameron started at UCPCC in March 2018. He works with Matt in our Home Adaptive Program. They work on regaining Cameron’s ability to ambulate and build strength to help aid in weight loss.
Their biggest priority is practicing walking. During the start of their training, Cameron had unstable ankles, and feared certain challenges, like putting all his weight through his feet. Matt continued encouraging him, and helping him, to the point they both trusted each other enough for Cameron to take steps in the gait trainer without relying on his upper body.
It was a huge accomplishment for Cameron, and a proud moment for Matt. Cameron has the biggest desire to achieve his goals, and with teamwork, he and Matt have surpassed all challenges they have faced. Since starting at UCPCC, Cameron has lost 38.4lbs. Making his total weight loss 230lbs!
”I like UCP because it is fun to interact with the other students. Physical Therapy has helped me lose a ton of weight and has built my confidence and self-esteem”
-Cameron
Jesse has been participating in our Home Adaptive program since April 2016. Jesse has three sessions a week consisting of exercise and activities of daily living.
Since starting with Home Adaptive, Jesse has achieved weight loss with muscle gain and regained the ability to walk around his home without his walker most of the time. Jesse has increased his social activities with Fresno State Football, Grizzlies Baseball, going to the movies and shopping at the mall.
Jesse’s confidence and independence have grown leaps and bounds in the Home Adaptive program. Jesse is a prime example of the importance of regular exercise and constant activities of daily life.
Mary has been a member of UCPCC’s Home Adaptive Physical Exercise Program since December 2018.
Mary works with technicians several times during the week to help improve her walking, overall strength, balance and stability.
When Mary isn’t working hard at UCPCC, she likes to color or just hang out at home and relax. She also enjoys shopping.
Shortly after starting the program, Mary ended up having casts put on her left leg and both of her arms. Even though Mary had to be in a wheelchair and not use her walker to get around , she was determined to complete her exercises and stretching to keep up her mobility.
Mary has made great strides to become more mobile with and without her walker. She loves riding the stationary bicycle and going for short walks.
When asked what she wants people to know about UCPCC, Mary says, “It’s fun, and it’s a good program.”
Susan has been a student in our Home Adaptive program for the last three years.
The Home Adaptive program supplements center-based programs by offering a one-on-one exercise program or an education-integrated program – either in a person’s home or at our day program site – for individuals who qualify through the Central Valley Regional Center.
Susan says she looks forward to going on her walks so she can stay healthy. Her favorite activities are to walk around the Fresno site and to play catch with a 10-pound weighted ball.
When Susan isn’t hard at work at UCPCC, she maintains her healthy lifestyle by bowling and swimming.
