Devon Williamson Why Physical Therapy I want to change peoples lives Helping others recover from injury Watching clients improve their strength amp mobility Determined Dedicated Motivated ID: 678211
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Aspiring Physical Therapist
Devon WilliamsonSlide2
Why Physical Therapy?
I want to change people’s lives
Helping others recover from injury
Watching clients improve their strength & mobility
Determined
Dedicated
Motivated Sense of AccomplishmentSlide3
Future Aspirations (Part 1)
Clinical DirectorFacility focusing mainly on sport and athlete recovery
Being my own bossSlide4
Future Aspirations (Part 2)University level Orthopedic Physical TherapistPersonal sports injuries have guided my focus from Athletic Training to Physical Therapy
I understand the set back injuries have on participation in sportsI desire to help athletes return stronger, overcome their set backs, and prevent future injurySlide5
Athletic HistorySoftball8 years; 5-13 years old
Pitcher, First Base, and Short StopSlide6
Williamstown High SchoolGraduated in the top 25% of the class of 2010
Desired to be an Athletic TrainerCaptain and MVP of the Varsity Swim TeamSlide7
Athletic History Continued…Swimming3 years; 15-18 years old
Sophomore to Senior year of HS
My Main Events
100yd
backstroke
200yd Individual Medley400yd freestyle relay200yd medley relaySlide8
Gloucester County CollegeMajor
Athletic TrainingGraduationMay 2012
3.1 GPASlide9
Gloucester County CollegeCompleted Core CoursesAnatomy and Physiology I & II
Basic NutritionCare and Prevention of Athletic InjuriesSafety and First AidSlide10
Rowan University
Department of Health and Exercise Science
Health Promotion and
Wellness Management
3.0 GPASlide11
Expected GraduationMay 2017Completed Core Courses:
KinesiologyExercise PhysiologyNutritionFoundations of Health Promotion & Wellness Management
Current Core Courses
:
Exercise PrescriptionExercise for Special Populations
Lab in Personal Training
Rowan UniversitySlide12
Victory Physical TherapyVoted Best Physical Therapy in Gloucester County - 2008, 2011, and 2012
May 2010-August 201080 Observation Hours
Working directly with…
Dr. Michael A. Walters, PT, CSCS
Dr.
Joseph Orbaczewski, PT, DPTSlide13
Victory Physical TherapySeptember 2016
Hired as PT Aid
Prepares treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols. Aid prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and assisting
patient
into physical therapy apparel or apertures
Job of a PT AidSlide14
GetFIT
is dedicated to promoting an inclusive culture of
health
and wellness
for people with disabilities, chronic health conditions,
and
their caregivers
January-May 2016
GetFIT
VolunteerSlide15Slide16
Why go to Physical Therapy?
Reduce or eliminate painAvoid surgery
Recover from surgery
Improve mobilitySlide17
More reasons to go to Physical Therapy
Improve balance/reduce
falls
Recover from injury
Manage age-related issues
Return to sportSlide18
Why Sports Recovery?Patellar tracking problems have held me back in sports
Poor training methods, inadequate warm-ups, and lack of conditioning are just a few of the causes of sports injuries
Most common sports injuries
Sprains, strains, and fractures
Knee injuriesSwollen musclesShin splints
DislocationsSlide19
Victory Physical TherapyGet FIT
Contact:Devon WilliamsonEmail : williamsd8@students.rowan.edu
Phone : 856-885-6842Slide20
It is an outstanding honor to be able to have the skills and knowledge
to help others regain their
mobility
and
flexibility, build up
strength, recover from injury and prevent any future injury and this is why I stay motivated and dedicated to my studies.
I look forward to the day that my hard work pays off and I receive my PhD in
Physical Therapy, being able to do what I love for the rest of my life.