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Recover, Recuperate, Rehabilitate with NHB Physical Therapists

Physical Therapy placement with a purpose… Katie Russell, Naval Hospital Bremerton physical therapy assistant helps client Machinist Mate Submarine Auxiliary 3rd Class David J. Smith, assigned to USS Ohio (Gold) (SSGN 726), with rehabilitation for his knee at the Physical Therapy Clinic tucked away in Naval Base Kitsap Bangor Fitness Complex. Along with Silvy Keeler, also a physical therapy assistant, they offer a wide array of physical therapy services for thousands of active-duty personnel who work [and live] on Naval Base Kitsap Bangor, other adjoining installations and nearby surface, subsurface and squadron commands. Their goal(s) are to help their clients improve their mobility and function after injury and surgery. They evaluate, instruct and treat musculoskeletal ailments and disorders, and provide individually designed programs to help each client recover, recuperate and rehabilitate (official Navy photo by Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer).