This Is Why

The inspirational "This Is Why" column of PT in Motion spotlights a particular moment or incident that led the writer to a career in physical therapy or reinforced why he or she became a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant. Read the columns or download the podcasts.

Physical Therapist Stories

• Artistic Balance (March 2013)

  Ballet meets a special need.

• A Flower Blooms in Brooklyn (February 2013)

  From 1 stem, 5 beautiful petals.

• Renewal at the SNF (December 2012)

  Youth served, a PT rejuvenated.

• Early Intervention (November 2012)

  A formative lesson in the power of touch.

• Summit of Achievement (October 2012)

  A physical therapist hits the heights.

• Lifting the Fog (July 2012)

  Enlisting physical therapy in the fight against "chemo brain."

• Upon Examination (June 2012)

  Hands-on work, hands-down results.

• Expect Everything (May 2012)

  The power of conceding nothing.

• Pitching Coach (April 2012)

  An unexpected call-up to the big leagues.

• Happy Machinations (March 2012)

  A story of rehab and robotics.

• A World of Reasons (December 2011/January 2012)

  The satisfactions of service, locally and globally.

• Being a PT Rocks (November 2011)

  Take it from a guy who knows.

• Walking the Walk (October 2011)

  A stand-up response to a shattering event.

• Class Acts (September 2011)

  Teaching, and being taught by, PTA students.

• Aligned At Last (July 2011)

  Finding an anchor in a sea of possibilities.

• Life and Limb (May 2011)

  In Haiti, rebuilding takes many forms.

• From Plummet to Summit (April 2011)

  A rocky path to fulfillment.

• Bare-bones Beginning (March 2011)

  A self-doubting student finds she's got what it takes to thrive as a PT.

• For Reasons Real and Reel (February 2011)

  Inspired more by home than Hollywood.

• Surprising Truths (December 2012/January 2011)

  Discovering a world of motivation.

Physical Therapist Assistant Stories

• From Conga Line to Grand Dance (September 2012)

  A writer finds her career footing in physical therapy.

• Pool Party (February 2012)

  A story of wonder in the water.

• Class Acts (September 2011)

  Teaching, and being taught by, PTA students.

• Before Tucson (June 2011)

  The healing power of physical therapy.

• Last Updated: 2/28/2013
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