Reflective Account On Physical Therapy

On January 15, 2016 I was involved in a major car accident when a driver ran a traffic light and collided into my vehicle. After the accident I suffered from neck and back pain due to severe whiplash, as well a bone bruise on my right elbow and left knee. At this time I failed to let anyone in the training unit know of the accident because I believed that I had enough time to heal from my injuries and would be able to complete my hours.
A few weeks after the accident I noticed that I was not getting better, and was experiencing more pain. I decided to seek counsel from a lawyer who then referred me to a massage and chiropractic center, which I visited for treatment three times a week. I have a doctor’s note from Dr. Gary Hamm stating not to participate in any physical activity from 1/16/16 to 4/1/16. I also went to Fresno Imaging to have an MRI scan on my lower back and they found straightening of the spine, which is causing my pain. After being cleared by doctor Hamm I looked into starting physical therapy to strengthen my back, neck, and knee ligaments so I could return to duty fully healthy. I’m currently still awaiting a referral for physical therapy,
I’m willing to put in the time and effort to show that I can be a valuable asset to the agency. I am grateful for all the time and effort the training unit has put into to training the reserve deputies, and I am very sorry that I let you down. It was never my intention to cause you to lose trust in me or question my integrity. The 108 program has been a great opportunity for me, and has provided many rich and valuable experiences. Working in law enforcement has been a dream of mine for many years, and I hope to have the chance to continue to gain valuable work experience and knowledge from the Fresno Sherriff’s