Thursday, May 1, 2008

Physical therapy heals physical damage

I liked the essay of Oliver Sacks." When Music Heals Body And Soul". It remembered me some experiences that I had had through my profession. I worked as physical therapist in Colombia for almost eight years. Each patient has different physical problems caused for a lot injuries or damage in some areas of his/her body.I used to work with patients that were incapacitated by damage to the nerves and muscles, especially by damage neurological. I helped a lot of patients who lost their ability to move. There are several rehabilitation techniques which help patients to restore their movement. I felt great pleasure seen the reaction of Patients who moved again any part of their body.Also, when they were able to walk again after of longer treatments. I hope to work very soon in my profession because a love to help people who are disabled.

1 comment:

Elaine Soffer said...

I have great respect for physical therapists and for others who work with the disabled. I'm sure you're wonderful at your job. Did the places you worked use music at all along with the physical therapy?