Choosing Physical Therapy
There are times that I go back and forth, wondering if I chose the right profession to study. I think about how I had originally planned on medical school and wonder if I should have pursued that route. There are times when I hear what students in that program are doing and I get so excited for them, simultaneously feeling left out. My mind wanders and I think about whether or not I would be able to succeed, desiring the challenge of the task at hand, and reflecting on how much I loved (and learned from) neuro, contemplating if I would have felt that way for other classes. But then I have days like today. Sitting in class, discussing why we do what we do. Talking about the passions that drive physical therapists to serve, spending entire sessions one-on-one with patients, determining pathologies, understanding musculoskeletal disorders, promoting physical activity, and specializing in both inspiring and providing the tools to help patients live optimally. ...