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Defining Moment: Architecture of Movement

How one PT moved from a career plan of studying architecture to physical therapy.

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Date: Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Author: Cristina C.O. Essola, PT, DPT, MPH

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Ever since I was young, I wanted to be an architect. I loved design and structures, especially how angles and components fit together to create works of art. I have had a love of drawing, physics, and math all my life, so naturally I pursued education that incorporated my passions — which led me to architecture.

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Date: August 1, 2023
Contact:  aptamag@apta.org
Content Type:  Column

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Cristina C.O. Essola, PT, DPT, MPH

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