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The Greeks defined love in 6 categories.(1) Physical Therapy is a profession consisting of 2 of them, "philia": sincere, brotherly love, and "pragma": a committed, long-standing love.
It was a dark and stormy season. In the most difficult semester of physical therapy school, we had a shimmering day off the week of an anatomy exam and practical.
This was optimal timing for hitting the books. So I thought.
1. Burton N. These are the 7 types of love. Psychology Today website. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hide-and-seek/201606/these-are-the-7-types-love. Published 2016. Accessed February 7, 2019.
Date: August 12, 2019
Contact: news@apta.org
Content Type: Perspective
Kathryn McLeland, SPT
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