Second-year students from the Department of Physical Therapy at Dong-Eui Institute of Technology (President Kim Youngdo) participated in a customized rehabilitation class program at the Busanjin-gu Public Health Center as part of their community-based experiential learning, contributing to the promotion of health for people with disabilities in the local community.
Students of the Department of Physical Therapy at Dong-Eui Institute of Technology conducting rehabilitation exercise services. Provided by Dong-Eui Institute of Technology
This program was held eight times in total, every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. between March and May 2025, providing customized rehabilitation exercise services to 15 individuals with brain lesions or physical disabilities.
This activity was designed as a practical, field-oriented educational experience, allowing students to apply their specialized knowledge and skills in real-world settings. Under the guidance of faculty members, the students assessed the functional levels of participants and designed and supervised customized rehabilitation exercise programs, helping to improve the participants' balance, gait, and ability to perform daily activities.
Yook Yujeong, a participating second-year student in the Department of Physical Therapy, shared, "It was a valuable opportunity to take a step closer to becoming a physical therapist, going beyond simple community service. By directly communicating with participants in the field, guiding their exercises, and witnessing their changes and reactions firsthand, I gained confidence and a sense of mission regarding my career path."
Kwon Yujeong, head of the Department of Physical Therapy at Dong-Eui Institute of Technology, stated, "This program provided students with a meaningful field experience to deepen their understanding of their major and develop practical skills. It is a good example of education in collaboration with the local community. We will continue to expand community-based education through cooperation with related local institutions."
An official from the Busanjin-gu Public Health Center commented, "Thanks to the active participation and dedication of the students from Dong-Eui Institute of Technology, the satisfaction level of the participants was high. The program went beyond simple education and made a substantial contribution to the health and welfare of the community."
The Department of Physical Therapy at Dong-Eui Institute of Technology plans to continue fostering physical therapists equipped with both professionalism and a sense of community through community-based field training.
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