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It's the catalyst for positive change.
As a physical therapist (PT) or physical therapist assistant (PTA) who's looking to integrate wellness services into your practice, you may be struggling with the "chicken or the egg" question.
That is, you may look at a patient or client who has significant health issues and wonder which risk factor came first and precipitated a downward spiral. Or, you may determine that a descent already was in progress, exacerbating related risks.
Date: October 1, 2015
Contact: aptamag@apta.org
Content Type: Column
Brad Cooper, PT, MSPT, MBA, MTC, ATC, CWC
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