
Sometimes in life, a fresh outlook can build a passion. And when that passion is paired with another vantage point, a career can take on new meaning.
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A PTA enjoys using creative problem-solving skills to improve the lives of patients with lower limb prostheses.

Sometimes in life, a fresh outlook can build a passion. And when that passion is paired with another vantage point, a career can take on new meaning.
Date: March 1, 2025
Contact: aptamag@apta.org
Content Type: Column
John Cooper, PTA
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