Voting for APTA's "Fit After 50 Member Challenge" winner is in full swing! The top 10 featured
finalists were nominated for their commitment to being fit, active, and mobile
at age 50+. Read their stories and vote for
the member who you feel is most active and fit and who inspires others
to be the same. The winner should also have served the 50+ community and
promoted the role of the physical therapist. Encourage your friends, family,
community, and colleagues also to vote. Voting is open until April 5. The
top 3 winners will receive prizes from APTA and recognition at the APTA
Conference and Exposition in June.
Joan is 81, works full time. She specializes in orthopedic problems of the elderly. She holds a PhD from Texas Woman's University in Physical Therapy in Women's Health. She continues research in female incontinence. Walking, swimming and 2x weekly Pilates sessions make up her conditioning. She skiis at Taos Ski Valley 1-2x/year.
Posted by Joan Firra
on 3/30/2013 12:17 AM