Rehabilitation at Mt Vernon

This short documentary tracks the work of nurses and doctors expertly rehabilitating elderly people with physical disabilities.

A thoughtful examination of an elderly man undergoing physical rehabilitation. His journey begins with massage, from his hands to his feet. Then, simple, rudimentary movement of the joints. Soon, he’s on his feet, shuffling with the assistance of a walker, and an inspiring sequence shows the man dressing himself. His remarkable progress is made clear when he traverses a flight of practice steps. The short ends when the patient drives himself away triumphantly.

This film is from the collection of Headstone Manor Museum, a member of the London's Screen Archives Network.