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#WhyIchosePT

Want to know why physical therapists, physical therapists assistants, and PT/PTA students chose their career as a PT? Check out this #WhyIChosePT tweet chat and prepare to be inspired.

  1. This week & next, my #physicaltherapy students are tweeting #WhyIChosePT. If you’re a PT, PTA, or PT/PTA student, please join them! #PTprof
  2. #whyIchosePT #PTprof Reason: The love to see someone achieve a small task that changes their world and know I made that happen
  3. helping patients heal and getting to be part of that hard yet rewarding journey #whyIchosePT #PTprof
  4. #WhyIChosePT because of my great patient experience during rehabilitation for a mid-season hamstring strain. Changed my tract from MD to PT!
  5. @MattDeBole #whyIChosePT b/c it helped more than meds after C5 fracture from cheerleading accident BUT went back for MD/autonomy
  6. #whyIChosePT because I saw the strength of patient-therapist connection and how excited people are when they get back to life's activities.
  7. #WhyIChosePT because I've experienced the amazing & life changing work of the profession that gets patients back to enjoying life
  8. #WhyIchosePT Combined my interest in science w/ the patient care/time I wanted, patient-centered goals, life-long learning, & good hours ;-)
  9. #WhyIChosePT Why I chose way back then isn't why I'm passionate & generally love what I do now. #PTProf
  10. #WhyIChosePT I believe consumers need our profession: our knowledge/skill & our determination 2 help them function at highest possible level
  11. With just our heads, hearts & hands we change lives by delivering a service that is personal, unique & valuable #WhyIChosePT
  12. #WhyIChosePT - loved to help people get better, love the time I am able to spend with patients. Too many reasons to count!
  13. #WhyIchosePT Hell, it chose me! And I have been happy with it ever since. #solvePT
  14. I thrive on helping people succeed through their struggles as a former teacher & this seemed like a natural progression #WhyIChosePT
  15. #WhyIChosePT to witness the transformation in ability and to help others achieve their highest health potential.
  16. #WhyIChosePT b/c what many may call their darkest time I have hope for a brighter future. I BELIEVE and SUPPORT
  17. #WhyIChosePT b/c I love to see the smiles of people when they re-learn something for the first time. Even the smallest thing brings joy.
  18. #WhyIChosePT Because helping people to restore function and improve their lives is pretty frackin' awesome!
  19. @jengalbraith #whyIchosePT #PTprof The patient-therapist relationship is superior to others and thus providing that extra PT step to heal.

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Kendra Gagnon

Wife and mother of two young boys. Provider and teacher of pediatric physical therapy. Lover of children of all abilities.

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