The
Stronger
Series

Three people stand side by side in a physical therapy or rehab room. The person in the center is a smiling man wearing a green shirt, camo shorts, and a left-leg prosthetic, standing confidently. He is flanked by two staff members wearing name badges and athletic clothing. A therapy table and a walker are visible behind them, with large windows letting in natural light.

The Open Road to Independence

After a life-changing amputation, Kurt rebuilt his independence—and found his way back to the life he loves.
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Three people smiling at a retirement community. An elderly couple sits holding hands in chairs, with a staff member standing behind them. Autumn decorations are visible in the room, and a ‘River Hills Village Retirement Community’ logo appears in the upper right corner.

Polly Wants to Dance

Polly wondered if she’d ever walk again until she shared one meaningful goal with her therapist.
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An older man using a walker walks slowly down a hallway in what appears to be a medical or care facility. A woman beside him, smiling, offers support by holding a gait belt around his waist. The hallway is softly lit with doors on both sides.

Back on His Feet, and Back at the Table

Jerry didn’t just work toward recovery. He worked toward getting his life back.
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An older woman in a wheelchair smiles beside a younger woman indoors. Inset photo shows the same older woman with a football player in a red Knights uniform.

A Game Worth Fighting For

At 98, Helen had a critical goal that fueled her desire to recover: she longed to attend her great-grandson, Makai’s, senior night football game celebration.
Women smiling while holding a walker. Man standing beside her, smiling, with one arm wrapped around her.

Conquering the Fear of Falling

Susan’s motivation to return home to her husband Randy and her dog Casper provided the deep commitment needed to face her biggest challenge yet.
Man and woman sitting in front of a sign at a local fair.

Love in Motion: Verne and Maria’s Fairytale

For Verne and Maria, physical therapy wasn’t just about recovery, it was about building a future together.
A smiling group of three bakery employees stand with an elderly woman using a walker in a commercial kitchen. The employees, wearing aprons and uniforms, present a small decorated cake that the elderly woman holds at the center of the group.

Returning to the Kitchen for One More Cake

Barb thought her cake decorating days were behind her—until the Consonus team helped her find her way back.

Life After A Stroke

Navigating life after a stroke felt impossible for Joy until Consonus therapists Juli and Julia stepped in.