Exercising Back to Health

Presenter: Cecelia Follman, Kinesiology , Global Public Health Scholars

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r my practicum project I interned at ProClinix Sports Physical Therapy and Chiropractic. Throughout my time there I led patients through their rehabilitation programs, provided ice and heat on injuries and kept the clinic clean and organized. I learned a lot about different parts of the body, most common injuries and the exercises that are used to rehabilitate those injuries. Throughout my experience I understood the importance of physical therapy and exercise. Without the opportunity to heal and rehabilitate injuries through physical therapy, people are unable to get back to daily exercise which is necessary for their overall health. My experience allowed me to recognize the disparities in physical therapy and how lack of access to physical therapy leads to a decrease in overall health. As an aspiring physical therapist I hope to see change in the future with more insurance companies making access to physical therapy more affordable and available.