Picking a physical therapist

I did a smart thing.  First of all, I picked a PT where they had aquatic therapy.  And this facility is a good one- the pool they use is big enough to do walking exercises for several people at once.  I've seen ads for other facilities where all they have is a big tub.

But the other important feature of my PT, which wasn't intentional- was to have a female therapist.  Who also has two female student assistants.

It's had several benefits.  When they do work on my scar, I don't mind.  One of the male students offered, and I skipped the scar therapy that day.

But, the 'workout' aspect of therapy works as well.  I'm sure that I try harder when a woman is asking 'can you do this', or 'let me know if you get tired'.  The answer to the first is 'yes', and to the second is 'of course I'm not tired.'  Sure it is sexist at some level, but it actually works- were it a guy, I would flat-out say something like "I don't like doing that."

The therapists (unlike the office staff) make it a workout I look forward to- even the men.  But I hope the workout won't be too much longer- I'm ready to start on my own I think.