Dion Heimink SPT

PT student at NAU.

[Dion Heimink SPT @HeiminkDion]

@NAUPT582 #PT582 #MF Treatment would be gradual with increasing load on the tendon. Isotonic exercises in general are effective for rehabing

[Dion Heimink SPT @HeiminkDion]

@NAUPT582 #PT582 #SM Treatment should be specified to the physical level of the patient and appropriately progressed as they improve.

[Dion Heimink SPT @HeiminkDion]

@NAUPT582 #PT582 #DK Encourage breaks from repetitive tasks in the workplace and classroom. Little breaks make all the difference!

[Dion Heimink SPT @HeiminkDion]

@NAUPT582 #PT582 #TK One of my favorites from neuro clinic was tandem bicycling for Parkinson's rehab.

[Dion Heimink SPT @HeiminkDion]

@NAUPT582 #PT582 #TK Get to know your patient. Learn their interests and figure out a way to incorporate them into an exercise program.

[Dion Heimink SPT @HeiminkDion]

@chriscampbellpt Great point Chris, I think fun is key for patient participation and return. Exercise should not be a miserable experience!

[Dion Heimink SPT @HeiminkDion]

@NAUPT582 #PT582 #MB Educate on neuro changes that happen in chronic LBP. Pair physical treatment with mental awareness and desensitization.

[Dion Heimink SPT @HeiminkDion]

@NAUPT582 #PT582 #MM Aqau therapy is great for pain, balance, streng, ROM, etc. Fears must be overcome to prosper in life, water is no diff.

[Dion Heimink SPT @HeiminkDion]

@chan_mccr Chandler, what a great statistic to help alleviate fear associated with misunderstanding about manipulations!

[Dion Heimink SPT @HeiminkDion]

@mikafosterSPT Great point! Collaboration would be much more beneficial for patient success. Profession bashing doesn't help anyone.

[Dion Heimink SPT @HeiminkDion]

@NAUPT582 #PT582 #SP Education about manips should address limited proportion of harmful outcomes. Not using this skill can be a disservice

[Dion Heimink SPT @HeiminkDion]

@NAUPT582 #PT582 #CK As PTs we dont just rack and crack backs for pain. We use manipulation to increase motion to allow for better function.

[Dion Heimink SPT @HeiminkDion]

@NAUPT582 #PT582
#KS When treating patients analyze them as a whole. This can help some of the conversations and rationale for treatment.

[Dion Heimink SPT @HeiminkDion]

@NAUPT582 #PT582
#AC If you make even the smallest change you can greatly improve how long you live as as the quality of those years.

[Dion Heimink SPT @HeiminkDion]

@NAUPT582 #PT582 #KM not ethical to bill or modalities < 8 min. Would not question CI out of respect. It's their license and their decisions

[Dion Heimink SPT @HeiminkDion]

@NAUPT582 oops #AL wrong question lol

[Dion Heimink SPT @HeiminkDion]

@NAUPT582 #PT582 #DS billing for ultrasound and other modalities is acceptable as long as patients gain some benefit. Placebo or not. 😃

[Dion Heimink SPT @HeiminkDion]

@KaylaKeck_DPT Hi Kayla, I am still trying to learn my way around Twitter and have not met too many people. Will have to follow though! 😃

[Dion Heimink SPT @HeiminkDion]

#NAUPT582 the primary objective with every patient is to restore their normal function and improve their QOL as best we can!