Our Roots as Rehabilitation Specialists

Vintage 1951 video footage from the first World Confederation of Physical Therapy (WCPT) lays the framework for historical reflections on the evolution of Physical Therapy and rehabilitation, tracing roots of professional identity to distinct cultures and practices from around the world.

Art Saved My Life

Bill Forester reflects on re-discovering himself after suffering a massive hemorrhagic stroke. Realizing that he would not be returning to work, Bill and his family devoted their time to his rehabilitation, embarking on an ambitious path of trial and error and the ultimate discovery of painting as a medium for rehabilitation.

Finding Your Voice Through Poetry

Maria Birdseye, joined by her speech therapist Rita Lor demonstrates the power of poetry in light of the challenges of Parkinson’s disease.