From time to time I will highlight women with careers in sports to give readers a perspective on the vast influence that woman can and do have on the lives of athletes. Today’s interview is with former GladiatHer, Dr. Shefali Patel, PT, a Physical Therapist. Unfortunately, injuries are an inevitable occurrence for athletes. When injuries are so severe that they require surgery, Dr. Patel, and others like her, step in to help with recovery and rehabilitation. Dr. Patel, a former tennis player, is a licensed, practicing Physical Therapist in Columbia, SC. Read more about her background here. Check out what Dr. Patel has to say about her work:
Question: Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with me about your career. What led you to the field of physical therapy?
Answer: I have had a lot of knee surgeries; my first when I was in the 5th grade. I’ve been through physical therapy so much that I decided tha...
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