Every Two Hours, This 16-Year-Old Needs to Be Told What Day It Is

Special Therapy

Riley underwent a number of targeted therapies to help rebuild the broken connection in her brain. The exercises relied on coordination, strength, and memory. They were applied in a specific sequence for a certain amount of time to assist in Riley’s cognitive rehabilitation.

A New Day

Most of the time, patients would engage in these exercises for one week, but Riley’s case called for two full weeks of therapy. Finally, on day 154, Riley reached a turning point—she was able to recall a new memory for the first time in months.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.