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It was my first day of work as a licensed physical therapist. I had my usual morning routine and made my commute to the kitchen, where I was going to be delivering services for the next several months.
I never thought I would see my first patient on a computer screen, but it has now become the new norm for me due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Date: June 21, 2021
Contact: news@apta.org
Content Type: Perspective
Mercedes Aguirre Valenzuela, PT, DPT
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