Efosa Guobadia: 10th Annual PT Day of Service. Local Impact for a Global Effect
Release Date: 09/19/2024
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info_outlineIn this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart podcast, host Dr. Karen Litzy welcomes Dr. Efosa Guobadia, CEO of FFITT Health and co-founder of PT Day of Service, to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of this impactful initiative. Dr.Guobadia reflects on the original vision behind PT Day of Service, emphasizing the core values of community, engagement, collaboration, and service within the physical therapy profession. He shares insights on how the concept has evolved over the years, surpassing their initial expectations and highlighting the limitless potential of service in physical therapy. Join Karen and Efosa as they explore the significance of giving back and the continued growth of PT Day of Service.
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[00:01:10] Vision of PT Day of Service.
[00:07:24] Burnout during the pandemic.
[00:10:44] Compassion in service and health.
[00:11:27] Community service in physical therapy.
[00:16:05] Falls prevention screenings for community.
[00:21:01] Community involvement and engagement.
[00:23:28] Movement and community service.
[00:26:33] Sustainable systems for movement health.
[00:31:16] PT Days of Service.
[00:34:08] Rejoice in the beginning.More About Dr. Efosa Guobadia:
Efosa L. Guobadia, PT, DPT, is the Founder of FFITT Health; Founder of Move Together, and Co-Founder of the Global PT Day of Service, which has spanned over 80 countries since its inception in 2015. He has contributed chapters to two books: ‘Why Global Health Matters”, edited by Dr. Chris E. Stout; and "Learning to Lead in Physical Therapy", edited by Jennifer Green-Wilson and Stacey Zeigler. He received his BS in Kinesiology from the University of Massachusetts in 2007, his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Scranton in 2010, and Master of Business Administration from UMass Isenberg School of Management with a focus in finance in 2024.. He is the recipient of the 2017 Distinguished Young Alumni Award given by the University of Massachusetts/Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences, is a 2018 American Physical Therapy Association Social Impact Award Recipient, and the 2023 University of Scranton DPT Program Outstanding Alumni Award Recipient.
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