Feature | Physical Therapists in Unusual Settings

Have you ever been out with friends and can't stop yourself from noticing the inefficient way that the waiter is holding his tray? Or have you had to squelch the urge to advise the fellow bus commuter on avoiding "tech neck"? As physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, you know that your services are needed everywhere — not just in the traditional clinic. Some clinicians are taking that a step further and crafting jobs for themselves in unique places.

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