Get Till It's Gone Anthropology

That classic saying, “you don’t know what you got till it’s gone” is used frequently for good reason. Throughout the day people feel and do so much but there is an activity that people are often oblivious to, movement. From the sunrise to sunset, our bodies are in a constant state of activity that is neither recognized nor appreciated. So what happens when the ability to move is taken away from us for the short or long term? Thankfully I have never had to deal with a lifetime without mobility, but due to several injuries, I was unable to perform the most basic of tasks from writing to walking. The gift of motion should never be taken away from somebody, but unfortunately it happens. Physical therapy is the life altering practices that can help people live a normal life. A physical therapist can give the patient the tools to move normally and …show more content…
The process, though difficult at times, proved to be a worthwhile experience. The therapist didn’t sit there and go through the motions. Rather, they took the time to ask me how I was feeling and how life was going. It was the little things they did such as remember my name without looking at my chart and asking me how my off-season football practices were going. I knew that these therapists cared for their patients and wanted what was best for me. Having gone through my own rehab and having shadowed different therapist gave me an idea of how to help a patient through the therapy process. A professional could have the best techniques out there but if they don’t take a particular interest in each patient, they will miss out on many key steps in the healing process. For that reason, I know when I become a physical therapist I will actively listen to my patients to see how they are feeling and talk about their life to make them feel welcomed. Sometimes a physical therapist becomes the patient’s most valuable friend to help them through a time of