I Gotta Feeling

I think this fellowship thing just might work out. Today was my first day and it went really well. This week we (myself and Jennifer, the other fellow) are going to be mainly observing. It was comforting to hear one of the therapist tell us that this needs to be stress free and to enjoy ourselves. This is our fellowship and we need to make it what we want. Then she showed us all that we had to read and study. Yikes! It's a lot, but it's what I'm wanting to make my profession. I love this subject and look forward to learning all that I can.

I've been challenged to list 5 things I learn each day. So here's day number 1:

1. Mallet fingers take at least 6 weeks to heal. That is if you don't let it "dangle" at all.
2. When strengthening shoulder external rotation, you should keep the shoulder in slight abduction, such as placing a towel roll in between the body. This allows for more blood to the subacromial place. Full adduction is an ischemic position.
3. February is the coldest month in Philadelphia.
4. Dr. Ostermann will quiz the therapy fellows just like he does the surgery fellows. Be ready!
5. The best places for wine tasting: One on 2nd and one on 13th and Sansom (around the corner from me)


So, not all therapy related, but useful information no the less. Let's see what Day 2 brings!