Personal Philosophy
As a future physical therapist, I want my patients to enjoy their therapy instead of seeing it as a burden or chore. Being a self-motivated and detail oriented team member with excellent interpersonal skills will help achieve this goal. In order for individuals to live their lives independently, strengthening exercises will aid in a stronger, pain-free existence. The vision statement for the American Physical Therapy Association is, “ Transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience.” I have personally seen someone close to me suffer from a disease that over time limited his ability to move around. This has motivated me to want to help a variety of individuals relieve their physical pain and gain their strength back as close to 100% as I can.
My personal approach for my patients will begin with early intervention and a hands-on technique that will help the patient focus on returning to a normal pain-free life. I believe that the key to recovery is to have an intense physically therapy session so that the patient will recover faster and stronger. My grandfather had multiple sclerosis and when I was younger I used to go with him to his physical therapy appointments. Through his therapy sessions, I saw how he was helped to gain his strength back so he could walk. I was exposed to a physical therapist helping him walk up and down the stairs. Instead of picking his feet up, he would drag them. It moved me to see the therapist push him until he was able to go up a flight of stairs. That encouragement gave my grandfather confidence and motivation to do more. Achieving a positive experience so that the patient is motivated to work, with a good attitude, will begin the healing process. After shadowing different physical therapists, I have learned that it is important to show compassion to your patients so that they can trust you. I intend to educate my patients so that they understand their injury and how to prevent re-injury in the future. My process will conclude with each patient establishing responsibility and control over their own healing process.
With the right attitude and hard work, my patients will heal and regain independence. Seeing patients from when they first walk into a clinic until the last day when they are discharged is like seeing a brand new person. It must be a great feeling for the therapist to know that they helped that individual regain mobility in a certain joint, become more flexible, or achieve better balance and coordination; I want to feel that satisfaction. My grandfather’s experiences and struggles with multiple sclerosis have inspired me to become a physical therapist. In order to make a difference in the world, I am willing to work hard to make an impact in others lives. I have the motivation, passion, and devotion to stand up to any challenge of being a physical therapist and help individuals rehabilitate. I am ready to use the skills I have/will attain to make a difference not only in the lives of my patients but also in the realm of multiple sclerosis.
My personal approach for my patients will begin with early intervention and a hands-on technique that will help the patient focus on returning to a normal pain-free life. I believe that the key to recovery is to have an intense physically therapy session so that the patient will recover faster and stronger. My grandfather had multiple sclerosis and when I was younger I used to go with him to his physical therapy appointments. Through his therapy sessions, I saw how he was helped to gain his strength back so he could walk. I was exposed to a physical therapist helping him walk up and down the stairs. Instead of picking his feet up, he would drag them. It moved me to see the therapist push him until he was able to go up a flight of stairs. That encouragement gave my grandfather confidence and motivation to do more. Achieving a positive experience so that the patient is motivated to work, with a good attitude, will begin the healing process. After shadowing different physical therapists, I have learned that it is important to show compassion to your patients so that they can trust you. I intend to educate my patients so that they understand their injury and how to prevent re-injury in the future. My process will conclude with each patient establishing responsibility and control over their own healing process.
With the right attitude and hard work, my patients will heal and regain independence. Seeing patients from when they first walk into a clinic until the last day when they are discharged is like seeing a brand new person. It must be a great feeling for the therapist to know that they helped that individual regain mobility in a certain joint, become more flexible, or achieve better balance and coordination; I want to feel that satisfaction. My grandfather’s experiences and struggles with multiple sclerosis have inspired me to become a physical therapist. In order to make a difference in the world, I am willing to work hard to make an impact in others lives. I have the motivation, passion, and devotion to stand up to any challenge of being a physical therapist and help individuals rehabilitate. I am ready to use the skills I have/will attain to make a difference not only in the lives of my patients but also in the realm of multiple sclerosis.