Physical therapists have a large skill set .. @MilitaryHealth

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Physical therapists have a large skill set that enables them to structure unique treatment plans based on their patient’s needs.

A career spent in the infantry coupled with an active lifestyle led to 12 knee surgeries for U.S. Army Gen. Robert B. Brown, Commanding General of U.S. Army Pacific. Shown here (center) greeting soldiers at the National Training Center Fort Irwin, California. Brown credits an effective physical therapy regimen for getting him back in the field. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Spandau)

https://health.mil/News/Articles/2017/12/19/Lets-get-moving-physical-therapy-from-a-providers-perspective

As US Navy pilot Liz Corwin glanced out of her cockpit, there was no question: her wingtip was missing…

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As US Navy pilot Liz Corwin glanced out of her cockpit, there was no question: her wingtip was missing…

The Good Fight: How Yoga is Being Used Within the Military

Spurred in part by the crushing opioid epidemic, the Department of Defense and other federal agencies have been spearheading efforts to manage and mitigate pain and mental health problems among active service members. Yoga, as it turns out, is one of the rising stars. While those in the trenches say there is a long way to go before yoga can be broadly and systemically deployed within the military, the foundation is being laid for using asana, meditation, and other holistic therapies to make military personnel more resilient.