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Defining Moment | An Ounce of Prevention

One PT’s longtime passion for helping older adults and preventive health combined into a promising career in falls prevention.

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Date: Monday, September 1, 2025
Author: Kristina Wolfe, PT
A PT walking with two patients Kristina Wolfe, PT, (center) runs falls prevention programs and workshops as part of her new role.

As a young high school athlete who was injured on the soccer field with a non-contact ACL tear, a passion for prevention launched and fueled me toward my career choice. Fast-forward to graduating in the last BSPT class from East Carolina University, right before they transitioned to a master’s program.

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Date: September 1, 2025
Contact:  aptamag@apta.org
Content Type:  Column

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Kristina Wolfe, PT

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