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Community Regional Medical Center opens new burn therapy gym
The facility includes weights, an exercise ball, and a therapy bed to help burn patients recover.
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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Community Regional Medical Center, the only comprehensive burn center between Sacramento and Los Angeles, has opened a new Burn Therapy Gym to aid in the recovery of burn patients like Diego, who suffered burn injuries to his legs earlier this month. The gym includes specialized equipment to help patients regain strength and toughen their skin as they heal from their injuries.
Why it matters
Burn injuries can be devastating and take years to recover from. The new Burn Therapy Gym at Community Regional Medical Center provides a dedicated space for burn patients to receive the specialized physical therapy they need, which is crucial for their long-term recovery and ability to regain mobility and independence.
The details
The Burn Therapy Gym includes weights, an exercise ball, and a therapy bed to help burn patients like Diego, who suffered burns to his legs while inspecting a car. Prior to the new gym, burn patients received therapy in their rooms or were taken to the hospital's general gym, which exposed them to potential infections. The new facility was made possible by a generous donation from the Lemoore Volunteer Fire Department and is part of CRMC's Leon S. Peters Burn Center.
- Diego has been recovering at the hospital for over 20 days since sustaining his burn injuries.
- The Burn Therapy Gym is a new addition to CRMC's Leon S. Peters Burn Center, and it was a project years in the making.
The players
Diego
A burn patient at Community Regional Medical Center who suffered burn injuries to his legs earlier this month.
Dr. Nicole Kopori
The Burn Medical Director at Community Regional Medical Center.
Community Regional Medical Center
The only comprehensive burn center between Sacramento and Los Angeles, which has opened a new Burn Therapy Gym to aid in the recovery of burn patients.
Lemoore Volunteer Fire Department
A fire department that provided a generous donation to help turn the idea of the Burn Therapy Gym into a reality.
What they’re saying
“The pain is strongest when I get out of bed. It hurts the most when I put my feet on the floor.”
— Diego, Burn patient (abc30.com)
“You cannot live without your own skin. You essentially need your skin to survive. The skin is responsible for fighting off infections and controlling fluids. It gives you that cosmetic, what you look like, your identity and helps with movement.”
— Dr. Nicole Kopori, Burn Medical Director at CRMC (abc30.com)
What’s next
The Burn Therapy Gym is a new addition to CRMC's Leon S. Peters Burn Center, and it was a project years in the making. The facility will continue to play a crucial role in the long-term recovery of burn patients at the hospital.
The takeaway
The opening of the new Burn Therapy Gym at Community Regional Medical Center highlights the importance of specialized, dedicated facilities for the treatment and rehabilitation of burn patients. By providing a space with targeted equipment and resources, the hospital can better support burn survivors in regaining their strength, mobility, and independence as they heal from these devastating injuries.
