151: You Have To Have A Good Start To Have A Good Finish: Neuro Acute Care With Dawn Gaimaro, PT, DPT, NCS, C/NDT

Today we interviewed Dawn Gaimaro, a PT of 30 years who has worked in a variety of settings, but has her heart in acute care where she believes the trajectory of recovery is set. She discusses her philosophy on intensity and early mobility as well as how acute care has evolved. If you’ve ever felt intimidated by working in acute care, Dawn will give you guidance and strategies to lose your fear. Students, new grads, and seasoned professionals alike, let’s get out there and help patients have the best start possible and get away from sitting them up in a chair as their acute/ICU therapy program.