The general definition of Physical Therapy is the art and science of physical treatment of any bodily condition to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability by use of physical and other properties of heat, light, water, electricity, sound, massage, therapeutic exercise, mobilization, passive manipulation, mechanical devices and other physical rehabilitation measures.  In the educational environment, the physical therapist helps develop and maintain the physical potential of a child with disabilities for independence and participation in the classroom and in other educational activities. The practice of physical therapy in educational settings consists of evaluating students with disabilities, planning and implementing treatment for students, improving or slowing the rate of regression of the motor functions of a child to enable him to function in his educational environment, recommending equipment, and providing information to parents and educational personnel. At Pine Ridge I work with a number of students who are unable to walk or move about the school campus independently. I do activities that help improve these skills and the strength they need to be more independent. I then show the teachers and paraeducators how to help them do this when I am not there. There are also children who need special chairs and desks or other types of equipment to help them participate at school and I help in getting these things for them. Although difficult at times, it is a blessing to be able to work with these children. I know I can speak for all the great people I work with at Pine Ridge when I say, each small step "our kids" make is tremendous in our eyes and rewarding to us.