There’s so much to learn from times when there are industry wide U-Turns and so we asked so we asked the community to share stories of such reversals that they’ve witnessed over the course of their careers.

Robert Signore

The Senior Living Industry has been greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in terms of resident isolation and available labor. The social aspect of Senior Living, which is a major draw for older adults and their families, was disrupted by the pandemic. This highlighted the fact that simply placing elders in one central location was not sufficient to meet their social and cognitive needs. Furthermore, many personal care professionals left their jobs due to the close human contact being deemed too great a personal health risk. They often found better-paying employment at other companies. Read more>>

Rick Manista

Obviously the biggest one for everyone was the pandemic. Telehealth always existed, but no one was trained in it or ever fully practiced it. Then overnight we all became tv therapists. It caused me to relearn all of the techniques I was trained in, because suddenly they were not as fluid as before. Children were especially challenging to figure out how to play with them and make a connection online. And somehow it happened! It also opened up so much opportunities, especially for travel. It shifted the therapists’ lifestyle so greatly. Read more>>

Mira Rasmussen

I can’t speak of U-turns, but I’ve seen the fitness industry take a lot of detours! With twenty years of experience, I’ve seen more people engage in hyped-up exercise trends than stay on a steady track of accomplishments. I started professionally training in 2005, after I completed my bachelor’s in Exercise and Sports Science from the University of Utah. My education was rich in research and clinical experience, which drove my desire to understand how the human body functions and adapts to exercise. This degree allowed me to train in reputable facilities, with well-educated trainers. With this common background between us, I expected the vast majority of clients to reach their goals. And they did, for a short while. But I couldn’t help but wonder why so many of them eventually developed a musculoskeletal injury. If exercise is medicine, and training makes you healthier, why are so many dedicated individuals ending up in pain? Read more>>