This semester marks the start of all of our physical therapy management courses. Cardiopulmonary management might be my favorite (although it is so tough to choose a fave). Over the last few weeks we’ve been learning about chest PT and how physical therapists can help individuals with lung pathologies have ‘productive coughs’ ….that is get … Continue reading
Well, no one can say that I wouldn’t do anything for my beloved classmates…this now includes almost bearing it all during hip palpation today. Not completely a full Monty but seriously, Dr.Jonely buy a girl a drink before before exposing the cheeks to all 35 classmates. And no, it wasn’t a little cheek… More like: … Continue reading
Spent the morning wandering tent to tent at the National Book Festival! DC is so incredible, I love all the amazing events they put on. I miss you books…today when I get home, I pledge to pick up one of my favorites indulge…I’m not even going to LOOK at a text book today! If it has the words: … Continue reading
If you brain were at a bar, it would totally be double fisting the blood: Normal Flow of blood to the brain: 50 – 60 mL /100g of brain tissue per minute Ask any of my classmates what happens as a result of ischemia [restriction of blood supply] to the brain, we will probably be … Continue reading
We all miss you soooo much and hope you are feeling better soon. Hope this ‘fight’n’ kidney gets your’s in a similar mood 🙂 ❤ Class of 2014 SPTs PS. We all know the kidneys look like beans (especially this guy ^) However, did you know the German word for ‘bean’ is Bohne? A little … Continue reading
3 years ago, my sister and I flew to Germany to surprise my mom for her 50th birthday. That was the most wonderful and beautiful day of my life. I frequently visit it in my dreams. I miss you and love you so much mom. I drew my cup today from picture my dad took of my … Continue reading
Wo Ho! Finally got my Starbucks gold card in the mail. We all know I drink too much coffee…now I have a card to prove it! With a neuro exam on Friday, this puppy is gonna get a work-out the rest of this week!
Alright JR gumshoes, the spiraling up detective agency needs all super sleuths to be on their top game this afternoon in musculoskel for “THE CASE OF THE ACHY KNEE” Solve the case and earn your badge: Not part of the wonderful DPT class of 2014 but want to learn more about Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome (I.E. the … Continue reading
Working at the studio on Saturday is lovely…I am so grateful that I can practice on a regular basis. After a long and hard week, I frequently need to remind myself:
Today was my first day of clinic! It is amazing how incredible it feels getting out of the classroom and starting to apply some of the knowledge (albeit as little as it may be) to real patients 🙂 I’m working at Burke Health and Rehab Center waaaaay out in the burbs of VA. It is … Continue reading
A Cup A Day 