Achieve Therapy: Tendinitis & Sports

Jamie Arola, PT, DPT

Why did you specialize in Physical Therapy? I have wanted to be a PT since 7th grade. I was playing soccer and really enjoyed what the physical therapist for our team did to make sure we were all at our best for every game. I tore my ACL my junior year of high school and completing my physical therapy sessions really solidified my desire to become a physical therapist. I chose my college based on who had the complete PT program and set my goals to be certain I could achieve my dream of becoming a PT. What do you think the biggest misconception about Physical Therapy is? That one therapy session will solve all issues the patient is experiencing. A physical therapist is a specialist who helps the patient direct their treatment to eliminate pain yet does require the patient to complete exercises/lifestyle changes to continue to manage their pain. If the patient is not willing to do the work or make the changes required/being asked of them, physical therapy will only be a temporary solution. What’s one thing you wish your patients would do more of? I wish patients would hold themselves accountable to achieving their desired outcomes out of therapy. Patient’s choose physical therapy to help solve their current symptoms yet want the one or two sessions per week to be enough, so they do not have to do the work at home. Physical therapy is designed to help patient’s make the necessary changes to maintain a healthy/pain-free lifestyle.

How do you stay active? I enjoy anything and everything outdoors. I am an ice hockey official for any age group from youth through college/professional leagues. I enjoy traveling around the country/ world to officiate all levels of hockey. I also enjoy hunting in the fall and fishing year-round. I enjoy going to the lake in the summer and completing anything on the water or dirt biking. I enjoy any time I can relax and spend time with my family/friends. What is your top tip for living a healthy lifestyle? Stay Active – sitting around will never help anyone’s health. My tip is to find something you enjoy in the community and volunteer your time. Not only will this get you out of the house, but it will also encourage you to meet new people. Leave us a quote: “Tomorrow is never promised to anyone, so make the most of today!” Jamie Arola, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist practicing at our newest Achieve Therapy location within Valley Bone & Joint Clinic in Grand Forks, ND. Since completing her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at University of North Dakota, Dr. Arola specializes in post-surgical rehab, sports rehab, orthopedics, neurological rehab, oncology & geriatrics. Jamie enjoys officiating ice hockey for all ages, taking her all over the world as well as spending any time possible outdoors with friends and family.

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