Blog 4

1) Although my interview didn't exactly influence my presentation, I decided to focus on neurological P.T because it does have a considerable connection with other P.T's and the way the body moves in general.
2)I tried to set up my presentation in a way where i could effectively and visually give the basic general information about the sections and injuries of the spine.
3)Trying to figure out how much to present, what to emphasize in depth, and managing time.

5 Minute Presentation (Edit)

For my presentation, I will focus on neurological damage on the spinal cord. It does not specifically have to do with my topic (recreational running injuries), but it focuses on some of the existing types of damage to the spine.
     * Will explain what neurological physical therapy is and how it compares/contrast with orthopedic P.T
     * Show the brief anatomy of the spinal cord. Give insight on general types pf injuries.
     * Explain the causes and treatments of said injuries.
I will check for understanding by asking simple questions about the spinal cord and stop to see if anyone gets lost.

Show pictures of the inner spine and have lists of certain injuries.

5 Minute Presentation

I will focus on learning then teaching neurological physical therapy and the cause and effects.
     * Explain the definition of neurological P.T and why it's important.
     * Explain the brief anatomy of the nervous system and anatomy of inner workings of nerves.
     * Get into the types of nerve damages and how to treat them
I will check for understanding, asking basic like "If Physical Therapy is the diagnosis and treatment of physical injury, then neurological physical therapy concerns with the workings of the nerves, right?"

Possible ideas for presentation include entire anatomy of nerves and their connections with each other, and posterboard with list of injuries and the concerning anatomies.

Blog 2 (Edit)

1) I chose to interview two physical therapy patients. Both were family, the first being my grandma with a torn meniscus, and my uncle with a broken fibula. I chose to interview my grandma because of her knee injury and my fascination with the knee, being that it is a vital joint in almost all activities. I had hoped an interview with my grandma would come handy in understanding the knee. She did not really know professional terms, but had given me contacts with pro therapists and notes from her several therapists. As for my uncle, I wanted to get someone who, like me, had recently (within a few years) started running and our anatomies would be similar. Interviewing him gave me insight on the effects of healing through an athlete's perspective, since healing is generally quicker for those in shape.

2) For my grandma:
* "What are some of the things you've learned about yourself (Knee anatomy, etc) through your therapy?"
* "How important did you think this was for you? Would you say this is an important profession to study?"
For my uncle:
* "Did they explain the term and the importance of your exercises and how they worked with your body?"
* "How important did you think your therapy was?"
* "What have you learned through your experience in therapy?"
* "I consider myself a recreational runner. However, I honestly don't think I am not very up to date with anatomy as I probably should be, considering the pains from running and my tendency to go out for random runs. Do you think Physical Therapy/Sports Med. would be a sufficient topic to devote my senior year to, considering the fact that I wish to stay active?"
* "Regarding the above question, do you think it would be wise for anyone, even people who don't enjoy a whole lot of exercise, to understand anatomy and injuries before they do any kind of exercise?"

Blog 2

a) I am going to be interviewing Brian Chavarin, who happens to be my step dad's cousin. I hope to interview him because of the fact that he is closer to the family and I know that he would be happy to answer any questions as best he can.
b) * "When did you decide you would stay in Physical Therapy?"
* "How does it affect the way you live now (exercising, healthy living, etc)?"
* "How happy are to say you are a Physical Therapist?"
* "What was the hardest thing you had to overcome in order to become a Physical Therapist?"
* "What was the worst day at your 'job' like?"

Blog 1

I chose to do my topic on Physical Therapy that involves sports and aerobic activity. I decided to base my year on Physical Therapy hoping to gain more of a knowledge of the athlete's anatomy and how to prevent and treat injuries. I hope to find more learn how to treat and prevent my own injuries and decide if I want to take a Kinesiology classes.