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Nicole Hernandez, DPT
AuthorNicole Hernandez is a writer and physical therapist who empowers people to make informed decisions about their health as a writer and clinician. She has written for NCOA, AginginPlace.org, and physical therapy clinics to educate readers on fall and injury prevention, rehabilitation, home modifications, and other clinical themes including hearing aids and medical alert systems. Nicole holds a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Campbell University in North Carolina. She now lives in Las Vegas, Nevada with her husband.
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Mar 18
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Jan 23
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