There are so many factors that affect spine injuries, such as work habits, sports and recreational activities, general lifestyle habits, genetics, arthokinematics, and postural changes. Many extremity injuries are straightforward, such as reconstruction on a torn anterior cruciate ligament. There is a usual protocol for rehabilitation following this surgery, and a physical therapist knows exactly how to get a patient up and running. But nothing is ever simple in neck and back injuries. I enjoy reading detective novels, especially the process of looking for clues and eliminating certain factors.
Physical therapists are great detectives.
We must look at all the clues and not jump to any conclusions. Card became interested in healthcare during middle school, where she was fascinated by her science and biology courses. After her freshman year of college, she talked at length with a family friend who is a physical therapist. My friend said that after 18 years, she still loved to go to work every day. Following in her friend's footsteps, Card enrolled for her second year of college at Texas Woman's University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in physical therapy.