OK, T -2 hours to PEDs exam. Who knew learning about playing could be so stressful (ha ha, JK…I’m totally doing summersaults in my bedroom!! Weeee, bonk.) Seriously though, it is kind of interesting how play develops in kids and how important it is for their development. My favorite stage is probably between the ages … Continue reading
“I don’t think I’m ready for this exam-ie, I don’t think I’m ready for this test-ie, I don’t think I’m ready for this” ~ Cristina (long lost member of Destiny’s Child…wishes every girl ever) What I do know is between the ages of 2-6 months babies go through a phase called ASTASIA , when their little (bootylicious) bodies … Continue reading
This PEDs exam is fast approaching and weighing pretty heavy on my mind…and yet, I have two more exams before it. [Hm, this is pretty par for the course in PT school.] So, while I have a medical imaging and P&O (prosthetics and orthotics) test tomorrow, I’ve got babies on the brain. I’m really enjoying learning … Continue reading
Well, we are about to see. Between CSM, the upcoming exams, and the overall craziness that tends to be status quo Cristina, I haven’t been sleeping much lately. Today, I finally feel like I need to surrender to the drooping eyelids just catch some really good zzzzs, it will do me good in the long … Continue reading
Well, today was our first of a semester full of standardize patients for Clinical Conference V. On the docket today was our initial evaluation, it was a home health scenario involving on very disgruntled patient, his home health aide, overbearing girlfriend, and a distracting episode of Jerry Springer. I went into this feeling pretty super confident … … Continue reading
This week is going to be all about Pediatrics as my classmates and I look forward to our first Peds exam on Friday. The fun thing is I really don’t know how to draw babies, so in my notes they look like a series of big round balls that end up looking like little sumo … Continue reading
Well, as you can see: I’m back in snowy D.C. The trip to SanDiego was just incredible. Aside from gorgeous locale, I learned so much, met so many amazing people, and feel so blessed to be part of such a wonderful profession. There is just one thing I failed to do this year: I was … Continue reading
I had the absolute privilege to work with the Oncology Section this year at CSM, I’ve written earlier in the week about a few opportunities I have had to get involved and I’m so excited for what is yet to come. This evening was the Celebrate Life gathering where we displayed the tree of life now full … Continue reading
“Don’t sit still waiting to feel better, you’ll feel worse” Today was the first official day of The American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting in beautiful SanDiego. Aside from the absolutely stunning setting, my day was filled to the brim with fascinating lectures and engaging conversation. The above quote was mentioned during the oncology section’s lecture … Continue reading
Today I’m headed to SanDiego for CSM 2013! I am so excited to get together with fellow PTs from across the country!! However, I am absolutely relishing in the coincidence that one of my favorite people in the whole world was born in California 25 years ago today! HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my wonderful, beautiful, and talented sister !! When … Continue reading
A Cup A Day 