Dr. Joel Kim, PT, DPT, CFMT, CSCS,*D
Using Physical Therapy to help patients realize their optimum potential
I’ve had a few questions in regards to bone fractures and physical therapy. Here’s a simple explanation about the physiology and time frames when rehabilitating from bone fractures. Hopefully, the physiology and the time frames of bone healing can help … Continue reading “Basics of Bone Healing” →
It is amazing to me how the lack of sleep impacts not only our musculoskeletal system but how the chronic lack of sleep adversely affects the other systems in our body. As a result of the chronic condition of lacking … Continue reading “Questions to Know If You Are Routinely Getting Enough Sleep–As Described by Dr. Matthew Walker PhD’s book “Why We Sleep”” →
So in the latter half of this year of 2020, I’ve been getting some help to restore the balance between my physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual life. A key person that’s been helping me is an old acquaintance from 10+ … Continue reading “Helping More People More Effectively with Better Soft Skills: Don’t Only Use the Side of the Brain That You’re Comfortable With. Use Both Sides… And Your Heart” →
Mayo Clinic published an article on February 5, 2020. Listed are their 10 benefits of aerobic exercise. At the bottom is the link to the detailed article. Item #3 is an interesting point. Keep excess pounds at bay. Increase your … Continue reading ““Aerobic Exercise: Top 10 Reasons to Get Physical”” →
Physical therapy is conservative care. Aside for other modailities available in the healthcare system, my physical therapy patients can benefit with more. I feel strongly that all physical therapists can take the full initiative and thus take the FULL advantage … Continue reading “Conservative Care with Outpatient Physical Therapy Other Than Musckuloskeletal (MSK): A Referenced Ted Talk Commentary on Type 2 Diabetes” →
“They did a bunch of tests and they still can’t find anything wrong with my heart!” Brandon was a 55 year old male referred to physical therapy for left shoulder pain. Orthopedic special testing seemed to present with impingement of … Continue reading “Silent Neck Problem Presenting as Heart Pain: Where Did the “Really Bad Chest Pain” Come From?” →
Many physical therapy patients’ co-morbidities arise from an unchecked acute trauma from early life, current habits, surgeries in “unrelated” body parts, and a lifestyle of commitments for others or even self-righteous endeavors. They all add up later in life as … Continue reading “Managing Your Health with Regular Physical Therapy Checkups” →
I am not a psychiatrist or psychologist. But sometimes as a DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy) the patient has to be engaged at a different level to establish rapport and improve prognosis. 60+ year old female referred for bilateral knee … Continue reading “Soft Skills Are Important Too” →
Case #2: Patient was referred to me for status post ORIF surgery to her right tibia and fibula due to fractures of her right ankle. She came for physical therapy and she was very scared because of her experience with … Continue reading “I’m A Failure: Case #2” →
I have a vow to myself to get better. I have a NEED to be a more effective doctor of physical therapy. This is because I don’t want to just settle and cruise with where I am. And I mean … Continue reading “I’m A Failure: Case #1” →