One of the great things about physical therapy compared to other medical professions is the opportunity we get as PTs to learn each patient’s story. Instead of meeting once a year for 15 minutes, we work intimately with each individual over weeks and sometimes even months, guiding them day by day as they realize their goals. As a result, I get to meet a ton of fascinating, inspiring people, and I get the chance to learn a lot about them. There’s one patient from more than 10 years ago, though, whose story will stick with me ... CONTINUE READING