Professionalism in regard to the profession of physical therapy is hinged upon an individual’s ability to balance a rigorous work schedule with personal life while providing superior, ethical, and courteous care to a widely diverse population. I believe that a professional is able to utilize their personal life experiences to relate to patients as a means of motivation and progressing the recovery process. While many would contend that a strict work ethic, in-depth knowledge of diseases, injuries, pathologies, etc., and simply performing tasks in an efficient manner would define professionalism, I feel that these aspects contribute to the overall performance of professional, but do not define professionalism itself. Clearly being knowledgeable
