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So for today, we are going to look back to previous episodes with some of the wonderful women we had in the show as way to celebrate International Women's Day last March 8th. Here are some highlights from Catherine Escuadra, MHPEd, PTRP, evidence and mentors, Lili Wells, PT, DPT on pelvic health and traits to have to succeed as a PT, and Maria Angela Borras, PTRP on becoming a sports PT and a being a female PT in Sports.
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She earned her bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Santo Tomas. She finished her master's program in Health Profession Education with a Magna Cum Laude in the same university. She is currently affiliated with the University of Santo Tomas College of Rehabilitation Sciences handling courses in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, and Sports Science departments. She is currently an officer of the Philippine Physical therapy association and a member of the congress program committee of the World Confederation for Physical therapy Congress 2021. She has a number of publications under her belt as well as a number of speaking engagements regarding ethics, research, teaching, and evidence-based practice.
Dr. Lili Well received her Physical Therapy degree from De La Salle University and went on to receive her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Des Moines University. Currently, she is the Clinic Director of Therapy Services at RehabVisions Outpatient Clinic in Fairfield, Iowa.
She also serves as the Iowa Health Association's Iowa Rehab Managers President. She is also an adjunct faculty at the Des Moines University Doctor of PT program. She serves on the Medical Advisory Board at Indian Hills College Physical Therapy program and Jefferson County Public Health. She is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and Iowa Physical Therapy Association. Her specializations are in the areas of orthopedics, pediatrics, geriatrics, women's health, pelvic floor, and lymphedema therapy.
Sports Physiotherapist
Maria Angela Borras is a sports physical therapist. She is the Clinical Director of UP College of Human Kinetics Sports Physical Therapy Clinic. She is also the Rehabilitation Coach for OCR Pilipinas, which was the Champion team in the ASEAN games. She is a certified Sports Injury Specialist from National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association, and the Chairperson for the PPTA Sports Special Interest Group.
