Over the course of the past years of pursuing my career in physical therapy, I have began to realize the impact that our voices in the profession can make to optimize the care we can provide for our patients. Advocacy …
Read PostMy first time in Washington DC was an experience that I will never forget. Never having attended an APTA National Advocacy Day, I had no idea what to expect from this trip. Sure, I attended preparatory meetings and spoke with …
Read PostPhysical therapy is a rewarding and fulfilling career. Every day is a new experience, and no patient or client is ever the same. It is also a growing field because of the longer life spans, increased chronic illnesses and large …
Read PostBalance is maintained through a combination of three different body systems working together efficiently and effectively. These systems include: 1,2,3,4: (1) Vestibular “inner ear” system: provides information to the brain about motion, head position, and spatial orientation (2) Visual system: …
Read PostHealthy eyes are important at any age, and while most adults name eyesight as the most important of their five senses, 83% of them believe that worsening eyesight is inevitable with age.1 There is good news however, there is something …
Read PostI do not know about you, but truthfully, there are few moments in a day when I am focused and meditating upon my blessings and abundance, compared to the many moments in a day when I am preoccupied by my …
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