EDIS is a cost effective and major quality of life program, especially for families stationed overseas. Both the quality and scope of services provided by EDIS is comparable to, if not exceeding that which our military families receive in the United States. U. S. Naval Hospital, Yokosuka, Japan, recently welcomed a new physical therapist, LTJG Jacqueline Pollock, who is working side by side with the Fleet to heal people and prevent injuries. Everybody here is so helpful and willing to give you a helping hand any time you need it. Bost provides musculo-skeletal screening and physical therapy on board thecarrier.
Physical therapists play a critical role in helping commands maintain their operational readiness.
Their patients come from a very physically active community. You name it, they like to do it. Not to mention the new PRT standards which require us to be in a lot better shape. Both physical therapists are actively working with area fitness coordinators, helping commands get ready for the Navy's Physical Readiness Test. We're trying to help the fitness coordinators educate their people on what they can do to prevent injuries before they start exercising.