I’ve always believed that kindness has a remarkable way of spreading itself. One single gesture can set a chain reaction into motion. Newton’s third law of motion states, "For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction." In other words, if you put kindness out into the world, kindness will come back to you.
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Defining Moment | Kindness Spreads Kindness
The human connection between physical therapist and patient.
Date: June 1, 2025
Contact: aptamag@apta.org
Content Type: Column
Gloria Sanders, PT, DPT
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