A friend once asked what I thought the sexiest muscle was.
I finally have an answer.

Deltoids..anterior, middle and posterior.

...and this is what I was enlightened with as I was studying for neuroanatomy...
clearly not studying.

Seating

This morning, I loved physio.
I was at Lyndhurst (part of Toronto Rehab Institute, specializing in spinal cord injury..i think). We spent the morning learning about seating - the cushions, the wheels, the heights, the assessment, the finding..you name it. For most of the class, it was a waste of time, especially in light of our upcoming neuroanatomy final next monday.

However as geeky as it sounds, I really enjoyed the session. I think it's cool that we can assist patients in picking out a really important piece of equipment that they'll use 24/7 for at least 5 years. It's like helping a friend pick out a dress for a party..or an outfit for their job interview. Except in this case, it's a huge piece of metal with wheels on both sides that move. I saw an opportunity to help them select best possible gear for their condition and lifestyle..and then advocating on their behalf to maximize funding..and then using that equipment to help maintain and promote the gains that they made in therapy..to ultimately maximize their function.

This morning, I loved the fact that I will be a real physio in 1 year.

Things to look forward to AFTER July 22

1. Cottaging w/ the backrow asians
2. English retreat
3. Another retreat with my PARENTS.. that's right folks, they started going to church.
4. VANCOUVER with my lovely backrow girls

I've been looking at this list in my agenda everyday to keep me motivated.
Everyday.

Until then, I must tread through the waters of neuroanatomy and clinical skills exam.

I'm in love with running again. It just feels so good.
The long weekend allowed me to run 5 days in a row =) Hopefully I can progress myself in speed and distance in a few weeks, once school is out. My knee pain has been getting ALOT better - almost none and I can feel that my VMO is alot stronger..yay

On another note.
We've been doing neuro PT for the past 7 weeks and I absolutely love it. I'm not saying that studying is easy..there's still tons to learn. But I'm really enjoying what I'm learning - from the neurophysiology to the neuroanatomy...to the clinical labs. The theory stuff reminds me of undergrad..but i think it's also cuz this is the kind of stuff I use to imagine physio being all about. Like in 'One Liter of Tears'..someone gets a brain lesion.. they start to lose their stability/balance..the ability to walk..and the physio is there trying to rehab them back and optimize what they do have. Seems alot more rewarding than cardioresp or msk. I love it. Seems very possible that this be the area I want to work in. Can't wait for the neuro placement =)

I'm in love! And it looks like he likes physios :)

1 more month of classes + exams and then SUMMER BREAK!
Loving neuro as well :)