1000 Awesome Things about Physical Therapy

The great therapists at Evidence In Motion (EIM) are taking the idea by Neil Pasricha who authors a blog entitled 1000 Awesome Things into the Physical Therapy profession.  A list of 1000 Awesome Things about Physical Therapy is currently being developed.  These are ideas submitted by physical therapists from patients to be posted about the Awesome things Physical Therapy does for them.   Just to get you started, here are the first 6 that have been posted, There are sometimes little stories or comments that go with these.

1.  Walking Again, Sleeping comfortably
2.  Friendly, Caring place to be
3.  Realizing surgery and medication are not the only option
4.  Walking down the aisle

         "Awesome thing about PT, I was invited to a 75 year wedding anniversary. His goal was to be      able to walk down the aisle to renew their vows. He met his goal."

5.  Not complaining about pain all day
6.  Actually listening. 

"Thank you for being the first person in the

health care system to actually listen to me."

  I am so happy as a PT I get to be involved in so much of people's lives.   I hear about their families, work, and everyday life, and am so blessed to be a part of it.  I occassionaly need to remind myself when I get to explaining a treatment plan or therapy diagnosis that 'nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care'.   I hope I have listened well over the years.   Can you tell me something awesome about physical therapy that I can add to the list?  Let me know.