My decision on a career in Physical Therapy has stemmed from a passion for helping others, a love of exercise, but most importantly; a personal hardship. I’ve always known that I would want to study in the medical field, but determining what profession I would enter arose from a tragedy. My mother has always enjoyed exercise as well, and has developed a love for running. Unfortunately, she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2014. She began to experience a foot drag on her left side, due to the nerve damage between her brain and muscle fibers. Next, she developed a limping gait and extreme difficulty with her balance. These factors have transformed a regular run into a strenuous and frustrating portion of her day. I attend a Sports Medicine
