The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines quality of life as a multidimensional construct that encompasses physical well-being, mental well-being, and social well-being. Quality of life does not only reflect upon a person's health, but also how well they can contribute to society. Being able to have a career, volunteer to help others in the community, and being able to enjoy time with one's friends and family are fundamental to the human experience. Physical Therapist's have a unique capability to help patients with all dimensions encompassed by the human experience. A skilled physical therapist will work tirelessly to increase a patient's physical, mental, and social well-being by recuperating movement. The American Physical
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These connections make their victories feel like your own as well.
My most special patient interaction I have had was helping a patient who hasn't been able to walk due to a progressing disability; she took her first steps in years. The patient was overjoyed by her accomplishment, while the therapist and I were in shock by what we had just seen. The reaction of the patient truly embodied the vision that movement optimizes the human experience. As a physical therapist I would bring this same passion for every patient, every time. As a physical therapist I would want to always continue to get better in order to make a direct impact to the patient's success and progression to contributing to society.
In order to embody the APTA's vision for physical therapy, you must first understand how mobilization affects the human experience and society. The human experience relies on being able to go out and contribute to society. As a therapist I would embody this vision with every patient, every time. I would do this by continuing my education after physical therapy school, and with compassionate care in order to best motivate and progress with each patient. I believe that I have the skills and
These connections make their victories feel like your own as well.
My most special patient interaction I have had was helping a patient who hasn't been able to walk due to a progressing disability; she took her first steps in years. The patient was overjoyed by her accomplishment, while the therapist and I were in shock by what we had just seen. The reaction of the patient truly embodied the vision that movement optimizes the human experience. As a physical therapist I would bring this same passion for every patient, every time. As a physical therapist I would want to always continue to get better in order to make a direct impact to the patient's success and progression to contributing to society.
In order to embody the APTA's vision for physical therapy, you must first understand how mobilization affects the human experience and society. The human experience relies on being able to go out and contribute to society. As a therapist I would embody this vision with every patient, every time. I would do this by continuing my education after physical therapy school, and with compassionate care in order to best motivate and progress with each patient. I believe that I have the skills and