Bridget Graff, PT, DPT attended Marquette University in Wisconsin, where she obtained both her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She works as a Physical Therapist at Camelback Sports Therapy in Phoenix, Arizona, caring for athletes of all sports and ability levels, as well as patients with a variety of orthopedic diagnoses, including those requiring treatment of the spine, hips, and ankles. In her free time, Dr. Graff enjoys hiking, water sports, yoga and pilates classes, and learning how to cook new recipes.
In this second student essay focused on the Covid learning years, Bridget Graff details how her frustration with forced digital learning led her to discover a whole new perspective on life and work. Moving from being an active, dynamic, overworked student to one focused more on “concepts,” she developed a work-life “balancing act” that improved her academic performance—and will serve her for years to come.