In EP.9, Ular entered an important stage of the rehabilitation process: real-life environment training. This stage was designed to test and integrate every skill he had built up, from physical strength to psychological and social readiness.

This was the moment when all areas of training were connected together to prepare him for truly returning to life at home and in the community.

Real-Life Environment Training Is an Important Test in Rehabilitation

Real-life environments are complex and unpredictable. Patients need to make decisions continuously involving movement, balance, and communication. The training in EP.9 was therefore designed to cover situations as close to daily life as possible, assessing whether Ular could apply the skills he had practised safely.

Integrating Skills from Every Stage of Rehabilitation

Physical Strength and Endurance

The leg strength and balance gained from hydrotherapy and previous gait training were applied to continuous movement in a variety of environments.

Emotional and Social Confidence

Communication skills and confidence developed through group activities were applied to outdoor activities, interaction with others, and decision-making in real situations.

Safety Training for Movement and Balance

Training began with a focus on assessing movement safety to ensure that Ular could take care of himself in different situations.

Walking on Uneven Surfaces

Walking on uneven surfaces was practised to improve the body’s adaptability and reduce the risk of falls.

Going Up and Down Stairs with Stability

Going up and down stairs is one of the higher-risk activities. The rehabilitation team therefore focused on posture, rhythm, and proper force use to support safety in daily life.

Outdoor Activities and Community Living

After indoor training, the multidisciplinary team expanded practice to outdoor activities so Ular could try using his skills in situations with more stimuli and uncertainty, including movement in public spaces, communication with others, and handling situations requiring independent decisions.

Comprehensive Readiness Assessment by the Multidisciplinary Team

Throughout the EP.9 training, KIN’s multidisciplinary team assessed Ular’s readiness in detail across every dimension.

• Physical readiness: strength, balance, and endurance
• Emotional readiness: confidence and anxiety management
• Social readiness: communication and adaptation in the community

This comprehensive assessment had one clear goal: helping the return to home life proceed smoothly and safely.

Ready to Step Fully Toward Independence

Today, Ular has shown his readiness to step toward independence once again. His rehabilitation journey is nearing its intended goal—not merely the recovery of physical ability, but the ability to return to life with confidence, quality, and safety.

EP.9 is another piece of evidence that when rehabilitation is systematically designed and connected to real life, success is never out of reach.