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Hello Everyone,
I've recently joined SDN because I've observed how supportive and informative the forums can be! I'm writing now because I am a current physical therapy student and I was wondering if body image was a problem for anyone during their time in a PT program and how they dealt with it other than working out and trying to develop a thicker skin.
Did anyone attend a program that was more sensitive to this issue and try to control the environment accordingly? I'm just curious, because I feel it's not addressed much where I am nor is it necessarily handled well when the issue does arise. It's concerning to me that I am encountering this in the profession that should require sensitivity and respectfulness when handling another person's body.
Has anyone else experienced the perception that PT's shouldn't be overweight or the perception that PT's whom are more fit are regarded as "better" PT's?
I know this is a personal issue, but it's also an issue I feel that may not be well addressed within the profession and I was wondering if it was just me. What do others have to say about the issue?
I'm interested. Thanks!
I've recently joined SDN because I've observed how supportive and informative the forums can be! I'm writing now because I am a current physical therapy student and I was wondering if body image was a problem for anyone during their time in a PT program and how they dealt with it other than working out and trying to develop a thicker skin.
Did anyone attend a program that was more sensitive to this issue and try to control the environment accordingly? I'm just curious, because I feel it's not addressed much where I am nor is it necessarily handled well when the issue does arise. It's concerning to me that I am encountering this in the profession that should require sensitivity and respectfulness when handling another person's body.
Has anyone else experienced the perception that PT's shouldn't be overweight or the perception that PT's whom are more fit are regarded as "better" PT's?
I know this is a personal issue, but it's also an issue I feel that may not be well addressed within the profession and I was wondering if it was just me. What do others have to say about the issue?
I'm interested. Thanks!