Rachael Sturtevant, SPT

Student Physical Therapist • CSULB DPT Class of 2019 • MTU '08

[Rachael Sturtevant, SPT @RAS_SPT]

@cfl_spt Good point! I was thinking of people who can't afford to have cell phones. But these days, it seems to be more of a necessity than ever, so there may not be many people out there without them. #dpt770 #CL

[Rachael Sturtevant, SPT @RAS_SPT]

@KellieSmolenski @PTStudentProbs When I first met my new neighbor, I accidentally told her I lived in the "anterior" unit of my apartment building. 😂

[Rachael Sturtevant, SPT @RAS_SPT]

Ever wondered about dry needling? Here's a quick explanation on what it does and the important distinctions from the practice of acupuncture. #csulbdpt https://t.co/cIwOH8SKC3

[Choose Physical Therapy (ChoosePT) @Choose_PT]

Physical therapists use dry needling with the goal of releasing or inactivating trigger points to relieve pain or improve range of motion. https://t.co/b1kgH4OWvD

[Rachael Sturtevant, SPT @RAS_SPT]

@cfl_spt It offers a great convenience for many people! However I can see it having similar issues, for example, the elderly or underserved. I think it all boils down to your patient population, and having other options for those who prefer not to or cannot use a mobile phone. #dpt770 #CL

[Rachael Sturtevant, SPT @RAS_SPT]

@cfl_spt Hi Christian! I feel that there are many advantages such as faster communication, greater access to health information and medical records, and a host of others...however, modalities often require a computer, which not everyone has access to. #dpt770 #CL

[Rachael Sturtevant, SPT @RAS_SPT]

This is a great video for you tech-savvy patients! And a great reminder for yourself...it got me fired up! #csulbdpt #exerciseismedicine

The brain-changing benefits of exercise | Wendy Suzuki https://t.co/foS4ZCexHr via @YouTube

[Rachael Sturtevant, SPT @RAS_SPT]

@LeanneKomoda @jrym12 I would like to have an opportunity to observe for sure, not sure if I would like it as a permanent placement though!

[Rachael Sturtevant, SPT @RAS_SPT]

@LeanneKomoda @jrym12 Unfortunately I did not get to see for myself, as I didn't work in the emergency room but in a different area of campus in a research lab. He mentioned it to me because he knew I was applying for PT school! #dpt770 #LK

[Rachael Sturtevant, SPT @RAS_SPT]

@LeanneKomoda @jrym12 He did not specifically mention pros and cons, but he seemed to think it was beneficial to have the PT in the department. #LK #dpt770

[Rachael Sturtevant, SPT @RAS_SPT]

@LeanneKomoda @jrym12 He mentioned that patients with non-life threatening conditions that appeared to be musculoskeletal were often evaluated by PTs. Sometimes they also provided transfer/gait/stair training if they ended up with crutches or a walker. #dpt770 #LK

[Rachael Sturtevant, SPT @RAS_SPT]

@noelavalos71 I think it will foster a more focused discussion among PTs/PTAs across the nation on integration of these practices and how to bring about change, not only in our patients, but in the general population. #dpt770 #NV

[Rachael Sturtevant, SPT @RAS_SPT]

@noelavalos71 PTs have knowledge of evidence based exercise recommendations and skill in exercise prescription. This means we can actively participate in promoting health and wellness educating patients on the benefits exercise and what specific parameters to use to make change! #dpt770 #NA

[Rachael Sturtevant, SPT @RAS_SPT]

An interesting story that sheds light on Medicare's coverage of inpatient rehab. Crazy that this woman had to break her hip to receive coverage. #csulbdpt

How Medicare's Conflicting Hospitalization Rules Cost Me Thousands Of Dollars https://t.co/9PpTM4auYY

[Rachael Sturtevant, SPT @RAS_SPT]

@cjweeks46 Agreed! I had some personal biases come to light during my last rotation that I wasn't even aware of prior to that experience. #dpt770

[Rachael Sturtevant, SPT @RAS_SPT]

Diversity is not only race and ethnicity. What other forms of diversity have you all experienced in your patients or your colleagues? How did it influence your cultural awareness or competency? #dpt770

Diversity in the profession: it’s up to us https://t.co/sa0V8hvd45

[Rachael Sturtevant, SPT @RAS_SPT]

@noelavalos71 A very important point @noelavalos71. Depression definitely affects the course of physical therapy and it is important that we do not judge our patients negatively or take their lack of motivation personally. #dpt770

[Rachael Sturtevant, SPT @RAS_SPT]

@cfl_spt Agreed @cfl_spt ! I think this is one aspect of diversity that is extremely important but not addressed as much.

[Rachael Sturtevant, SPT @RAS_SPT]

@dilauro_alyssa It's good that you had exposure to differing opinions before entering the DPT program. Would you say it has helped encourage some respect and awareness of diversity for you? #dpt770

[Rachael Sturtevant, SPT @RAS_SPT]

@ScottATC_SPT @buenaventuradpt @jnllvllnv Nice way to build rapport with your patient @ScottATC_SPT!