Insights to bolster your toolbox, spur thought and creativity, and translate to your patients in tangible ways.
Managing the Athlete Post-Concussion: Where to Begin
As we enter the month of October in the mountain state the rolling hills begin their transformation into gold and crimson shades, the cool mountain air begins to settle in the valleys, and we collectively celebrate the return of the fall season. With this seasonal...
Transitioning to Clinical Practice: Setting yourself up for success
“Hi, my name is Sarah and I’ll be your physical therapist today” is the phrase I am still not used to saying yet. I have been practicing as a PT in the inpatient rehab setting at Charleston Area Medical Center’s Medical Rehabilitation Unit for just over 2 months now....
Riding the COVID-19 Wave: Are You Ready?
Author: Kari DiVito, PT, DPT As you can see, the face of an acute care PT has changed over the last year. I’ve been riding this COVID-19 wave since March 2020 and I am proud to announce that as of the end of May, I FINALLY no longer have a single infectious patient...
Lessons Learned: Starting PT School During COVID
I vividly remember talking to my father back in the early spring about a virus spreading overseas. “Stuff like that doesn’t happen to us”, I kept telling myself. Weeks later, our lives started changing drastically. I’ll never forget my friends not being able to walk...
Welcome to Wired on PT
Welcome to Wired on PT, the blog of the West Virginia Physical Therapy Association. Acting on our mission to serve the profession this requires reaching our members and community. We hope this blog may serve to address that gap, providing perspectives and skills in...