Stephanie Dini, DPT

MGH Institute of Health Professions Grad
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

[Stephanie Dini, DPT @PTsDini]

Can't underestimate the effects of prehab! In case patients already feel "strong" here are some great stats: https://t.co/3HXWrYZc1K

[Stephanie Dini, DPT @PTsDini]

@ClaireDandois Observing other PTs has been helpful- everyone has their own style. I have 14 different cues for TA contractions now #IHPFT2

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@MHardyPTStudent @haradakaity super useful when I need some confirmation from my CI in the moment #IHPFT2

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@haradakaity @KHayes_PTs So awkward when you say you're "going to get tools" and accidentally come back empty handed though... #IHPFT2

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@haradakaity @DaniellaShriki Great for reminding you to get authorizations for more visits and advocating for pts who are denied #IHPFT2

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@PTstudent_nerd @jcappadona_PTs That's great- would be helpful for me as the parents have been the biggest source of distraction #IHPFT2

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@CaitlinFitzPT Efficiency! Being able to communicate clearly, professionally, and succinctly #IHPFT2

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@jcappadona_PTs @K_Josephsen I talked about Aaron Hernandez for 48 hrs straight, guess current events are part of PT too! #IHPFT2

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@K_Josephsen This has worked wonders for me! My CI does this with pts with CRPS as well to get them to refocus their attention #IHPFT2

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@CaitlinFitzPT 5-11 range and @cristinaparr89 I do, but they have different followup questions most of the time and only 30 mins. #IHPFT2

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@nikkimhansen @ChristinaParr89 @coasttocoastpt @CaitlinFitzPT Demos can be faster than explanations too! Love using models as well #IHPFT2

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@CaitlinFitzPT yes! With younger when I am trying to give the parents a quick but detailed/scientific explanation. #IHPFT2

[Stephanie Dini, DPT @PTsDini]

Advice on communicating with pedi pts AND their parents? I always feel like I'm telling secrets when I use more detail w/ parents #IHPFT2

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@kelsworth28 so true. Especially when the pt's primary language is Spanish! Hard to tell if it's my word choice or pt's cognition. #IHPFT2

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@LarryYanPTs great score!! A few of the PTs at my clinic are going to use it to screen for injury risks in local HS soccer teams #IHPTFT2

[Stephanie Dini, DPT @PTsDini]

Does anyone have functional tests they like to use in OP ortho? #IHPFT2

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@HMoverman how do you remember anything? Do you jot down notes? #IHPFT2

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@KeshrieN Trying to prep at least a plan A and a plan B with a large spectrum of difficulty and progressions and regressions. #ihpft2

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@KatieLangPT also with pts with low back pain! Hard to tell them that the goal may not be to be pain free #ihpft2

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@TylerDPT2016 so true! Always have trouble striking a good balance as a student because I feel like rapport is especially important #ihpft2