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Throughout my time inside and outside of the classroom I've quickly learned that being an advocate is not a choice. We are advocates by choosing a healing profession with the best interest of our patients in our hearts and minds. 

It would be wrong to assume that each person we meet knows what physical therapy is and what we have to offer after didactic training and intense clinical training.

It would be wrong to assume that all providers have a thorough and in-depth understanding of our role as health providers within a team model. It would be wrong to assume that the progress we have made as a profession will continue to be there without fighting for it.

To me, advocacy is showing up for our patients and colleagues. Advocacy is serving as a voice for and advancing the profession of physical therapy for the greatest good to the greatest number. 

But how do I show-up for something I know next-to-nothing about?

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