After the first day of my shadow, I was surprised to find out that I was really not that excited about what I had experienced. Becoming a physical therapist was a goal I had set in stone so I thought maybe the first day was just an off day. For this reason, I returned and shadowed multiple days.
However, after each day I still felt the same way I felt after the first day. I enjoyed the aspect of seeing the same patients multiple days throughout the week because I could tell that was how positive relationships were formed between the patient and the physical therapist.
On the other hand, for me, there was not enough action to keep me interested throughout the day. As each day went on, I felt like a lot of the patients had similar issues and
However, after each day I still felt the same way I felt after the first day. I enjoyed the aspect of seeing the same patients multiple days throughout the week because I could tell that was how positive relationships were formed between the patient and the physical therapist.
On the other hand, for me, there was not enough action to keep me interested throughout the day. As each day went on, I felt like a lot of the patients had similar issues and