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Taking a teaching job proved to be perfect for this physical therapist.

In the December 2023 issue of APTA Magazine, Tom Walters, PT, DPT, found that taking a teaching job on a lark helped him to discover his passion for teaching others about rehab. Access the article on the APTA Magazine webpage.

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Tom Walters, PT, DPT, is a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy and a certified strength and conditioning specialist based in Santa Barbara, California. In addition to his clinical practice, he runs one of the world's largest social media accounts dedicated to physical rehabilitation (@rehabscience on Instagram and YouTube).


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