Will, PT, DPT is a licensed physical therapist with over 15 years of experience treating patients from all backgrounds. He started his career in outpatient orthopedics and then switched to home health, where he's been working ever since. As a home health therapist, he primarily works with seniors, helping them recover from all kinds of conditions, but a main focus is improving safety with mobility and reducing fall risk. In his spare time, if he isn't writing or working out, he's likely playing basketball, watching movies, or hanging with his family.
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