A Career In Physical Therapy

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As an athlete, I have repeatedly had injuries from playing hard and having so much love for softball and volleyball. Always being on “the other side of the stick” I would like to pursue a career in physical therapy. I would like to help people get back to their original state of health, or an even better one, so that they can continue what they love.
I have consistently loved sports, and would enjoy staying close to what I love, as well as what peaked my interest in the physical therapy and athletic training field. During softball and volleyball I have had several injuries and both people had helped me recover.
I had the best athletic trainers, and physical therapists helping me get back to my sports, with the fastest recovery plan and safest

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