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The importance of looking below the surface.

You always can tell which patients or clients would most benefit from the wellness services of a physical therapist (PT) or physical therapist assistant (PTA) just by looking at them, right? In fact, you're probably picturing them in your mind right now.

Seriously?! Please tell me you were shaking your head, thinking "not a chance" as you read my opening line! Because the whole thing about wellness is that it's not just about what you can see and may deem obvious, such as weight or muscle tone. Wellness, rather, is holistic. It's about helping people make the most of their lives. This means it's multifaceted and moves beyond visual cues.

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