Physical therapy isn't simply for regaining physical function or mobility after a serious accident or severe injury. By diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal problems as soon as they occur, physical therapy is an excellent tool for promoting mobility, reducing discomfort, and regaining function.
This is just some of the information that Sgt. 1st Class Victoria Praise, a physical therapy specialist at the William Beaumont Army Medical Center on Fort Bliss shared about the significance of physical therapy.
U.S. Army physical therapy specialists at Fort Bliss work tirelessly to help Soldiers become strong, resilient, and physically fit so they can continue performing their duties to their fullest ability.
“We make a tremendous impact,” said Praise. “By keeping people healthy, they’re able to do their jobs here and downrange.”
Soldiers need adequate mobility and strength to execute at their fullest potential both on and off the battlefield. Specialists examine a Soldier's capacity to complete a task physically without suffering an injury and maintaining optimal performance.
Physical therapy specialists like Praise can treat a variety of injuries but specialize in treating musculoskeletal injuries in post-operation patients.
U.S. Army Sgt. Christopher Moore, another 68F also assigned to WBAMC spoke of the functions and responsibilities of technicians, drawing importance to their ability to make Soldiers feel safe and secure.
“This MOS [military occupational specialty] is about making sure people are educated more about their injuries and that they feel safe in their environments back home,” said Moore.
Specialists guide patients through prescribed rehabilitative exercises and monitor the patient to ensure they are performing the movements correctly.
Moore thought fondly of the time he spends with patients, attributing the fulfillment of his work to the light conversational nature of his profession and his passion for physical exercise.
“It's one of the main reasons I joined this MOS,” described Moore. “The satisfaction that I get from walking someone out the door and they feel better about their situation and their injury is one of the most rewarding things about working in the hospital.”
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