1. Aspiring Physical Therapist
Devon Williamson

2. Motivated Sense of Accomplishment
Why Physical Therapy?
Determined
Dedicated
Motivated Sense of Accomplishment
I want to change people’s lives
Helping others recover from injury
Watching clients improve their strength & mobility

3. Future Aspirations (Part 1)
Clinical Director
Facility focusing mainly on sport and athlete recovery
Being my own boss

4. Future Aspirations (Part 2)
University level Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Personal sports injuries have guided my focus from Athletic Training to Physical Therapy
I understand the set back injuries have on participation in sports
I desire to help athletes return stronger, overcome their set backs, and prevent future injury

5. Athletic History Softball 8 years; 5-13 years old
Pitcher, First Base, and Short Stop

6. Williamstown High School
Graduated in the top 25% of the class of 2010
Desired to be an Athletic Trainer
Captain and MVP of the Varsity Swim Team

7. Athletic History Continued…
Swimming
3 years; years old
Sophomore to Senior year of HS
My Main Events
100yd backstroke
200yd Individual Medley
400yd freestyle relay
200yd medley relay

8. Gloucester County College
Major
Athletic Training
Graduation
May 2012
3.1 GPA

9. Gloucester County College
Completed Core Courses
Anatomy and Physiology I & II
Basic Nutrition
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Safety and First Aid

10. Rowan University Department of Health and Exercise Science
Health Promotion and Wellness Management
3.0 GPA

11. Rowan University Expected Graduation May 2017 Completed Core Courses:
Kinesiology
Exercise Physiology
Nutrition
Foundations of Health Promotion & Wellness Management
Current Core Courses:
Exercise Prescription
Exercise for Special Populations
Lab in Personal Training

12. Victory Physical Therapy
Voted Best Physical Therapy in Gloucester County , 2011, and 2012
May 2010-August 2010
80 Observation Hours
Working directly with…
Dr. Michael A. Walters, PT, CSCS
Dr. Joseph Orbaczewski, PT, DPT

13. Victory Physical Therapy
September 2016
Hired as PT Aid
Job of a PT Aid
Prepares treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols. Aid prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and assisting patient into physical therapy apparel or apertures

14. GetFIT is dedicated to promoting an inclusive culture of health and wellness for people with disabilities, chronic health conditions, and their caregivers
January-May 2016
GetFIT Volunteer

16. Why go to Physical Therapy?
Reduce or eliminate pain Avoid surgery Recover from surgery Improve mobility

17. More reasons to go to Physical Therapy
Improve balance/reduce falls
Recover from injury
Manage age-related issues
Return to sport

18. Why Sports Recovery?
Patellar tracking problems have held me back in sports
Poor training methods, inadequate warm-ups, and lack of conditioning are just a few of the causes of sports injuries
Most common sports injuries
Sprains, strains, and fractures
Knee injuries
Swollen muscles
Shin splints
Dislocations

19. Victory Physical Therapy
Get FIT
Contact:
Devon Williamson
Phone :

20. It is an outstanding honor to be able to have the skills and knowledge to help others regain their mobility and flexibility, build up strength, recover from injury and prevent any future injury and this is why I stay motivated and dedicated to my studies.
I look forward to the day that my hard work pays off and I receive my PhD in Physical Therapy, being able to do what I love for the rest of my life.