Student athlete finds his calling in physical therapy

SUWANNEE — For Jose Brian Palacios (DPT ’28), the path to physical therapy began with a familiar stop for many high school student athletes — the athletic trainer’s office. A football kicker, soccer goalkeeper and wrestler for Lowndes High School, Palacios often visited his athletic trainer with minor sprains and strains from his various competitions. The trainers helped manage his pain with electrical stimulation, ice packs and occasional whirlpool therapy, supporting his recovery and helping him return to sports. “Those encounters definitely sparked my interest in medicine and ultimately led me to pursue physical therapy,” he said. “I set my sights on becoming a physical therapist because I want to help people return to their everyday lives pain-free, or at least with a better quality of life.” Now pursuing his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree at PCOM Georgia, Palacios received his white coat Nov. 6, which he sees as more than just a symbol of personal and academic progress.

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