Voices of Vital Care

Ep. 7 Episode 3: Movement Is Medicine: Inside the World of Physical Therapy (Audio)

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Movement is easy to take for granted, until it’s taken away. In this episode of Voices of Vital Care, host Nohelani Graf talks with Dana Dichiara, Program Director of the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Pima Medical Institute, about what physical therapy really is, how it differs from occupational therapy, and the mindset it takes to help people rebuild their lives after injury or illness. Dana shares what makes a great PTA, how students are trained for the emotional and physical demands of the role, and why this career can be a powerful path for first-time students or career changers alike.

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