Intern Stories

Meet Rebecca, Dpt Student, Shenandoah

Why did you decide to enter the field of Physical Therapy? The idea of physical therapy crossed my path when I went through my own journey of recovery after a concussion I sustained during my freshman year in undergrad. I went through the process of trying to understand what I needed to get myself back…

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Meet Anthony Perry, Dpt Student – Wvu

Why did you decide to enter the field of Physical Therapy? Prior to college I had no experience with physical therapy and didn’t exactly know what it was. As I played football, I was able to get a better understanding of physical therapy and strength and conditioning coaching. Both routes became my two career interests…

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Meet Brett

Why did you decide to enter the field of Physical Therapy? Growing up playing sports and being introduced to the gym at an early age, I knew that I always wanted my career to involve sports in some capacity. At first, I thought strength and conditioning would be the best route. However, while interning at…

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Meet Nick C., DPT Student Buffalo

A third year DPT Student from the University of Buffalo. 

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meet shannon, DPT Student- Nebraska

 I am passionate about the role and impact of strength training (or variations of it!) for all athletes and individuals, and I believe that personalized strength training plans are pivotal for success on and off of the field.

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Meet Ben, DPT Student Buffalo

Why did you decide to enter the field of Physical Therapy? I decided I wanted to pursue a career in Physical Therapy while I was in high school rehabbing a baseball related shoulder injury. The therapist I worked with went out of his way to connect with me on a personal level and truly made…

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Meet Alex, DPT Student

Ever since I can remember, Physical Therapy has always been the goal. I started playing travel competitive sports when I was 7 years old, so I have always either been one, or surrounded by, athletes, training, and additional workout sessions. 

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Meet Tyler, DPT Student, St. Francis Univ.

Meet Tyler! A third year DPT Student at St. Francis University where he was able to play Football AND continue his studies in the DPT Program! As physical therapists I believe we have an incredible opportunity in the healthcare field to build deeper, more authentic relationships with our patients. I have a passion for keeping…

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Meet Kyle, DPT Student

Meet Kyle! Working with our team in Frederick.  I am extremely interested in concussion rehab and its importance on both neurocognitive and musculoskeletal levels. My goals as a physical therapist are to ensure safety and efficiency with concussion rehabilitation to ensure full and safe return to sports, activities, work, etc.

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Meet Sarah, DPT Student

"I want to empower athletes to never give up and never stop doing what makes them happy by finding ways to keep themselves active despite their injury."

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