frankla2ga
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Hi,
I'm a 32 y/o pre-PT student who will be beginning a DPT program next summer. About a year ago, I suffered a fairly serious ankle injury playing basketball that I believe has resulted in a deformed, arthritic joint that can be painful with certain motions and activities, including extended walking. I have been putting off getting it looked at by a specialist for a variety of reasons (short-sighted I suppose), but am now considering getting some serious treatment before PT school starts. My question is: suppose this is a condition that will last a lifetime and will only get worse - do any of you know of PTs who have had significant injuries or disabilities? How have they coped and managed their daily responsibilities? How has this affected them as they get older, into their 50s and 60s? If you are one of these people, I would love to hear your insight. Thank you!
I'm a 32 y/o pre-PT student who will be beginning a DPT program next summer. About a year ago, I suffered a fairly serious ankle injury playing basketball that I believe has resulted in a deformed, arthritic joint that can be painful with certain motions and activities, including extended walking. I have been putting off getting it looked at by a specialist for a variety of reasons (short-sighted I suppose), but am now considering getting some serious treatment before PT school starts. My question is: suppose this is a condition that will last a lifetime and will only get worse - do any of you know of PTs who have had significant injuries or disabilities? How have they coped and managed their daily responsibilities? How has this affected them as they get older, into their 50s and 60s? If you are one of these people, I would love to hear your insight. Thank you!
