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A PT guides a woman on a Pilates reformer

Being problem solvers is part of the job description for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. In each Success Story, APTA members share their insights into an issue they face at work and the creative solutions they used to address it. This installment features Elyce Martinez, PTA, and the rehabilitation team at Westover Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in San Antonio, Texas, who integrated Pilates into traditional physical therapy to improve outcomes for patients in a skilled nursing facility.

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