Justine Schroeder, PT, DPT

Pediatric Physical Therapist 🔺️University of South Dakota Physical Therapy Class of 2022 🔺️ former USF T&F athlete

[Justine Schroeder, PT, DPT @JZylstraSPT]

Today I squatted heavy for the first time since knee surgery in 2019. Today I benched heavy for the first time since breaking my arm. Rehab is such a long journey. Mine's had too many highs and lows and bouts of discouragement to count. But today reminded me why I keep working.

[Justine Schroeder, PT, DPT @JZylstraSPT]

I told my fiancé I wanted "more sleep" for Valentine's day. So yesterday we celebrated by taking a 2 hour nap. 😴😂❤ #gradschoolgoals

[Justine Schroeder, PT, DPT @JZylstraSPT]

"Justine Zylstra, SPT" now, "Justine Schroeder PT, DPT" coming soon ❤

[Justine Schroeder, PT, DPT @JZylstraSPT]

Today I had the opportunity to come to terms with the reality of the extensive stress of Physical Therapy school and the negative impact that it can have on your body. It's real and should be talked about more. School is tough, but so are you. Make sure you get the help you need.

[Justine Schroeder, PT, DPT @JZylstraSPT]

@Dabecca1 And humble too. 😝

[Justine Schroeder, PT, DPT @JZylstraSPT]

@Dabecca1 You didn't answer the question.

[Justine Schroeder @JustineZylstra]

While not paying attention on my walk today I stepped on a leaf and instantly assumed the crunch came from some joint in my body. If that doesn't speak to my past medical history I don't know what will. 🙃

[Claire Hildebrand, SPT @ClaireHildebra1]

Sent mine! Everyone should too!

[Choose Physical Therapy (ChoosePT) @Choose_PT]

Most Americans do not move enough. The good news is that regular physical activity is one of the easiest ways to reduce your risk for chronic disease and to improve your quality of life. #ChoosePT https://t.co/9nShNE60Qr

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

4 Things Positive Leaders Do:
1. See possibilities when others don’t.
2. Focus on solutions instead of complaints.
3. Encourage people when they are feeling defeated.
4. Demonstrate commitment when others want to quit.

[Justine Schroeder, PT, DPT @JZylstraSPT]

I am a sprinter living in a post-track, post-knee-surgery jogger world. Although I might not be moving as fast as I used to and certainly (trying to) go a lot further, I am grateful for the ability to get outside and be active!

[Justine Schroeder @JustineZylstra]

Physical therapy school is hard, but online physical therapy school is harder.

[Justine Schroeder @JustineZylstra]

Nathan plays my patient for my COVID-style physical therapy school lab assignments and wow it is the most wholesome yet frustrating thing working with a "patient" you love. 😂
See below for how the majority of our time is spent during our sessions.

[Justine Schroeder, PT, DPT @JZylstraSPT]

If you have struggled with chronic stress resulting in physical/emotional changes from the vigor of school, what did you do to alleviate this or at what point do you stop chalking it up to a "normal stress reaction to a difficult program"?

[Choose Physical Therapy (ChoosePT) @Choose_PT]

Elizabeth Rogers, PT, DPT, leads a brief posture reset exercise break with movements to do several times throughout the day for people who spend most of their workday sitting at a computer. https://t.co/iT135cwJ8l

[Justine Schroeder, PT, DPT @JZylstraSPT]

My favorite game is to see how many different places I can study in my apartment before I go insane. #quarentineproblems

[Cameron Miller @CoachMillerBG]

One of the truest tweets I’ve seen in awhile for young athletes regarding self-care.

Questions? Answer them yourself.

[Bob Goff @bobgoff]

Our problem following Jesus is we’re trying to be a better version of us, rather than a more accurate reflection of Him.

[Justine Schroeder, PT, DPT @JZylstraSPT]

@KaitlynMitalDPT This Howie. Howie lives in Margaritaville. Howie is the best pup there ever was. ❤