Using Physical Therapy to help patients realize their optimum potential
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” →
…And the spine doesn’t need to “crack.” And it’s not only for back pain. “I thought only chiropractors can move the spine,” said my total hip replacement patient as she was laying on her side on the treatment table. Her … Continue reading “Yes, Chiropractors Are Not the Only Choices For You When You Need Your Spine Fixed” →
I did some local travel physical therapy to learn more about myself and the healthcare industry. I’ve discovered that giving great patient care is not that complex. Below are (3) things that every patient can appreciate from a great physical … Continue reading “How To Be A Great Clinical Physical Therapist” →
My patients weren’t getting better fast enough because I wasn’t effectively answering the 3 questions that every patient has: What’s wrong with me? What can I do about it? How long is it going to take? Of course, I later … Continue reading “Why Manual Therapy With the IPA (Institute of Physical Art®) Approach?” →
“My knee is hurting” as Sarah (not real name due to confidentiality reasons) performed her overhead squatting assessment, nursing her left knee by putting her hand on top it as she stood back up. I held both her knees in … Continue reading “Scoliosis Case: Movement Never Lies” →
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