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Oct 2021
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A Love of Body Movement Leads to Physica...

AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
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A former ballet dancer sought a more meaningful career that still would keep her on her toes. By Geri Ann Sokell, PT, DPT, MEd. 
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