Week 1

This week was very informative. I really enjoyed my time in PT. It was nice to see the same faces come in for physical therapy.
Today, Friday, in particular was a tough day. We met with a man with Parkinson's disease, a boy who had a tumor removed, and a man with ALS. It was amazing to see how open all of them were with talking with us. I am really blessed to be able to hear their stories and how physical therapy is helping them. It really sparked much more of an interest in me that this is something I want to do with my life.
We also met with a man who is the founder of an online academy that works with serious athletes. His program is very impressive. He is quite a jokester and reminded Denisa of Adam Sandler.
It was really amazing to hear how some of the patients are dealing with their diseases. Also how their loved ones are dealing with it.

Day 3 @ PT

Today, there was a lot of action in the Black Water Physical Therapy offices. Many older clients that have had complete hip or knee replacements. Denisa and I worked with Dana Fletcher, Proctor student, Sage Fletcher's dad. When he was in college he was in a serious skiing accident that broke his femur. This lead to problems with his lower back, hip, knee and feet. Even though it was a long time ago, he still experiences some pain and needs a lot of physical therapy. We gave him several stretches for his upper legs and hips. He was still in a lot of pain.
We talked to a woman who works in a Nursing Home. She has a lot of older patients with Parkinson's disease. She told us a lot about the symptoms which was sad but interesting. Denisa and I worked with Luke again who's back has had issues due to skiing and tennis. This is causing his hamstrings to be incredibly tight, it's really remarkable. We gave him exercises as well and stretched him out.
I usually get a lot of pain in my shoulder and elbow from softball and Diane said she would give me things to do to help it, so I am looking forward to that!

Day 2/3

Today, I had the day off. Diane usually does paper work on wednesdays so she doesn't have clients and therefore did not need Denisa and I's help. I spent the day sleeping, attending my french class, sleeping some more and playing a softball game. It was a very productive and beautiful day!
Yesterday, we saw a lot of clients. We were taught and tested on a lot more body parts. Denisa and I worked out, we were given excersizes and workouts that patients with injuries use. Denisa and I got to work with Luke Cuticelli who has the tightest hamstrings I have ever seen. It was quite amusing to see Diane try to stretch him because he wasn't even close to getting his leg to a 90 degree angle. We watched a lot of patients with different injuries. We learned about the common diseases that people have and they come to physical therapy to help with the process. Diseases such as ALS, ML and Parkinson's.
Excited for another day tomorrow.

First Day

Today was a good first day. Pretty laid back and a lot of listening and watching. I enjoyed hearing the stories of patients and their injuries. The task of learning muscles, bones and ligaments of the shoulder, knee and hips has already started!
Today, there was a lot of dog sitting, which I loved. It was really a transition day, which was weird. It is strange to be at school but not be in classes and not have homework. But I will definitely be doing my fair share of studying for Mrs. Diane. I am a visual learner so it is great to have the patients in front of me to see everything that I am learning about.  I am excited for another day.