Mid-Term Submission

I developed these pages over publisher. I chose the photos I took because I thought it really shows what physical therapy is like. The layout gives both a look of the pictures and information with a balance. The article topic is about "Why Physical Therapy Is Best For You." This article will intrigue the audience because they might read something that applies to them and gain more knowledge about the subject.

Scouting Locations for Photo Shoots

these are the best photos from my photo shoot. i think that these photos really capture the essence of physical therapy. there is a physical therapist working on a patient, a patient doing exercises, and there is a poster and some models to help the patients understand more of what is going on in their bodies. technology is also a big part of PT, hence the photo of the modalities. working out can also help with recovery so i have a few shots of the gym and someone working out.

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Interview Outcome

When I did my interviews, I got a lot of inside information from both perspectives of the physical therapy process. This helped because I can now show and give insight to the audience or people reading my magazine as to what physical therapy is really like to the patient, and therapist.


Questions for patient (Pablo Der Boghossian):

Why was physical therapy your choice of treatment?

"I believe that physical therapy has the tools to rehabilitate any injuries, in this case, my knee. i understand that physical therapy is the profession that rehabilitates function and makes you stronger after and injury or surgery."

What was the cause of you needing physical therapy?

"I was in physical therapy due to post-op ACL repair, which means i tore my ACL ligament and had surgery to repair it. This happened while i was playing soccer."

Has physical therapy helped you?

"Definitely. I was able to get back in the game!"

If it has, how long did it take for you to feel the effects in relation to your injury/pain?

"Since I had a complex surgery, I started feeling better a month after. I started physical therapy 2 weeks after the operation. With all the exercises I was receiving day by day, my pain was decreasing and I was feeling more confident."

How long was your treatment?

"I received 4 months of physical therapy."

How long did it take until your full recovery?

"After id been discharged from physical therapy, the physical therapist gave me a home exercise program so I could continue the protocol towards my goals. It took another 4 months until i was fully recovered."

If you played any sports, how did it feel to play after your rehab had been completed?

"I felt great, pain free and strong, but it took me another 2-3 months to regain 100% confidence."

Questions for therapist (Ana Mendez):

What is the most common condition you treat in this office?

"Due to the older population of the city, the most common thing that i see is low back pain."

What is the most important piece of information that a patient will take with them from physical therapy?

"we give the patient after their first treatment a home exercise program so they can exercise the days they don't come to therapy. They are also given tips and advice for correct body mechanics to avoid re-injuries and prevent new ones."

What is the key for a successful outcome of the rehabilitation process?

"To be successful the patient must be consistent, focused, and committed throughout the rehabilitation process. It is essential for the patient to follow the physical therapist's instructions, not only at the clinic but also at home.

Who can benefit from physical therapy?

"Any person who has experienced any kind of muscle or joint pain or has been involved in any accident which has led to an injury. Physical therapy can also help people with any balance problems, or that have become weak for any reason."

Camera Shot Activity

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Schedule Photo Shoot

I will photograph of some equipment at a physical therapy office. I will also take photos of a therapist working on a patient and patients doing certain exercises. My photos will reflect the different aspects of physical therapy. I will carry out my photo shoot next week.

Schedule Interviews and Develop Questions

I will interview a patient and a physical therapist so I can get both sides of what is like during the process. I will conduct the interview next week.
Questions for patient:
Why was physical therapy your choice of treatment?

What was the cause of you needing physical therapy?

Has physical therapy helped you?

If it has, how long did it take for you to feel the effects in relation to your injury/pain?

How long was your treatment?

How long did it take until your full recovery?

If you played any sports, how did it feel to play after your ACL rehab had been completed?

Questions for therapist:
What is the most common condition you treat in this office?

What is the most important piece of information that a patient will take with them from physical therapy?

What is the key for a successful outcome of the rehabilitation process?

Who can benefit from physical therapy?

Flat Plan

There are articles in my magazine that have to do with health, diet and exercise. All of these things are relevant and can relate to physical therapy. It will engage my audience because it all connects and leads to the other articles and overall creates an example of a certain lifestyle. There are also scattered ads throughout my magazine.

Table of Contents

The articles I listed are important because they address the most common conditions and needs within the elderly population, which is where my magazine is targeted. It also covers usual questions asked by patients. I will use only a few photos in my table of contents to give a preview on what people will find in the magazine. I will continue on with the same font as my cover page for it is easy to see and it stands out.

Cover Template

I came up with this title because this magazine will help people, specifically elderly people, understand the help they need and show them how to get assistance. I chose this font because it is bold and easy to see. It stands out and will catch the attention of people. It is important that it also looks professional and I think this font shows that.

Magazine Genre Research-Pace

The cover seems very happy and cheerful. the colors are soft and dull. The types of articles are about health care, location of senior centers and eating healthy. The photo on the cover is of an elderly woman  being helped by a younger woman. In the table of contents there is a picture of older women and the credits of the magazines.

Media Genre Research-Wayne

The colors are blue and white. They are bright colors and very light to the eye. The types of articles included have to do with travel home and health. The advertisements in this magazine are mostly for seniors. for example, there are memory care, cardiology and health care adds. On the cover there is a photo of a woman. In the table of contents there is a photo of a gym and people working out. During March, May, September, October and November, over 25,000 households receive this magazine.

Magazine Genre Research-Inspired

On the cover there is an old man sitting in what looks like a library.the colors are calm and dull. There is some text on the bottom left of the magazine. The types of articles included are things like travel, cooking, etc. The magazines advertises things like insurance, dental care, vacation spots and housing. On the cover there is a picture of an old man. In the tables of contents there are pictures of  art. flowers and mountains. This magazines readership is now over 200,000.

Magazine Genre Research-Health & Fitness

The cover layout includes the colors blue and maroon as the main colors and there is big text around the page. The kinds of articles included are articles that tell you how to t healthy, some work out methods, and how to take care you your body. These articles are the main part of the magazine. There are advertisements about different food products, fitness clothes, fitness events coming up and some workout equipment. The photo on the cover is a woman in a workout outfit showing that by listening to the magazine, her body turned out the way it looks. On the table of contents there is a picture of the cover of the magazine. From May 31 to July 12 the circulation number was 28,000.

Magazine Genre Research-Therapeutic Outlook

this magazine cover looks nice and neat. the picture on the cover hints at how the physical therapy involves the body. the color scheme is the same throughout. there are markers at the top of the pages, each marking when it gets to a new section. the articles included in this magazine are about when to get physical therapy, what to expect and how to get moving after therapy. the advertisements for this magazine are physical therapists in different areas that paid to be listed with their contact information so patients reading the magazine can go to them if they need physical therapy. this is a section at the end consisting of about six pages. the photo on the cover is a body showing bare muscles. in the table of contents there is a picture of their other issues that are related. throughout the articles there are pictures of physical therapists treating patients, people recovering and there are also graphs and charts showing statistic of the success of physical therapy.

Project Selection-My Decision

I have chosen the magazine project because I think it is a better fit for me. The skills I think I have that would benefit me during this project are taking photos and researching and writing informational articles. Since I am also taking a photography class, this ties in and could help me. Researching and writing based off of research has always interested me. The main determining factors for my decision are the photos and the writing. Creative writing is more of a challenge to me than informational writing. I also think that taking pictures and doing photo shoots interest me more than filming. The genre of my magazine will be medical/physical therapy. I am going to work alone for this project.

Project Selection-Film

The aspects of film production that might interest me based on my experiences and what we have learned in class are costume and makeup. The costume part of film production interest me because I love fashion and designing costumes. I like the making new characters and forming them. a costume can sometimes play a big part in this. The makeup aspect of film production also has me interested. Just like the costume, it can really make a character come together. Although film production seems interesting, I am drawn more towards the magazine project. A challenge I would face with this project is the script. I am not good at making up stories or writing them. This is why I think the magazine project would be a better fit for me.

Project Selection-Magazine

The aspects of print journalism that might interest me based on my experiences are photography and research. I like the photography part of print journalism because you can take a picture and edit it. By doing this you give it meaning and maybe a story. I have always liked photography so i think that this would be a good fit. The research aspect of print media also reals me in. By doing research you can learn new things about your topic. Travel could fit into research as well. Sometimes, research requires some travel to learn in a place what it's like, or to have a different point of view than just telling a story. Some challenges I might face are deadlines. I am not very good at deadlines because I procrastinate, but if I work on it I can get better at it. Overall I think that the magazine project would be a good fit for me because of these interesting aspects of print journalism.