Physical therapist joins Rangely hospital staff

RANGELY — Shingo Tanaka has been working as Rangely District Hospital’s physical therapist for just over a month. But people are already noticing his individualized approach to patients.
Tanaka’s philosophy begins with listening to people and their bodies.
“My job is to identify the problem and help solve it, not just provide a temporary fix,” Tanaka said. “The patients help me do that.”
During sessions, patients are encouraged to tell Tanaka how the exercises feel.…