Spc. Kirk Matthews, an Army physical therapist technician with the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center, demonstrates hand movement exercises for a patient to perform during a therapy session Feb. 24 at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Physical therapy is a crucial step treating burn patients forcing the healing skin to stretch and contract with normal motion during the healing process. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Aaron Ellerman, 204th Public Affairs Detachment/Released)
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Sgt. Aaron Ellerman
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