The Physical Therapy team of Moberly Regional Medical Center saved my military career.

It’s not every day that one attributes a rehab team with saving a career, but that is exactly who Anne Campbell, Supply Sergeant with the U.S. Army credits.

In August 2010, Anne Campbell will have been active in the U.S. Army for six years. Originally from Ft. Worth, Texas, Sergeant Campbell has been stationed in Kirksville for two years with her husband Michael and their daughters; Jocelyn (3) and Haley (2).

Anne recalls various times growing up that running would cause intense pressure, numbness and pain in her legs. “The pain was getting worse,” comments Anne, “and now it was becoming increasingly difficult to meet the physical fitness military standards, and I was on the verge of being kicked out of the Army. I knew I had to find someone who could help me.” 

No physician had ever been able to diagnose what was wrong with my legs until I met Dr. Chris Main in March 2009.”

Within two months Dr. Main, Orthopedic Surgeon and a member of the medical staff at Moberly Regional Medical Center had diagnosed Anne’s symptoms as ‘compartment syndrome’; a medical condition that usually occurs gradually from repetitive activity. Surgery quickly occurred on her right leg, followed by six months of intense rehabilitation with the Physical Therapy team at MRMC’s Macon clinic.

Females age 22-26, the military standard for a 2 mile run is 19:36. Prior to surgery Sergeant Campbell had no balance and was able to run 2 miles in 22 minutes with a lot of pain.  Following surgery and rehabilitation, Sergeant Campbell achieved a flat 19 minutes and has excellent balance in her right leg, and no pain. 

“The MRMC Rehab team is outstanding!  They pushed me to achieve my goals. They provided me all the knowledge, tools, motivation and documentation I needed to be successful in the military. I appreciate their respect of patient confidentiality and how they cared about me as a person,” comments Anne.

Sergeant Anne Campbell is currently a fulltime student pursuing a bachelor in Healthcare Administration. She plans to continue to serve her country in the U.S. Army in the logistics field until she retires.