I think a common fault in PT is making a hard transition between “eval” and “treatment”. We should always be re-evaluating, educating, asking questions, and encouraging our patients to ask questions. Sometimes a good treatment session doesn’t involve much “treatment” at all.
Why isn’t personality a pre-req for physical therapy school?
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How you go into a person-first field and can’t talk with humans?
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Just bc your GPA and test scores will qualify you - doesn’t mean you’ll be a good PT.
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Too many brains and not enough hearts out here.
When rehabbing injuries and training people in pain, progressions are as much about inspiring confidence and reducing fear as they are about building physical capacity.
Re: ACL tears in the NBA: Since the 2005-06 season there have been ~3 in-season ACL tears per season. After Jamal Murray’s ACL injury we are now up to 4 for the 2020-21 season.
Athletes:
If you go to an athletic trainer or physical therapist & their first “go-to,” to help your injury is “ice and stim....”
Go find a new one
The non-physical side of recovery is much much more than just psychological factors.
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Promised to buy pizza from the 15yo patient who just got her first job at the local pizza shop.
Sometimes we spend so much energy arguing over which treatment option is best, we lose sight of the big picture.
Things that improve prognosis aren’t always measurable.
Resetting our clocks twice a year worked for Americans a century ago, but it’s time for a change. Instead of regularly disrupting our lives, we can make Daylight Savings Time permanent and give families more sunlight to enjoy after work and school.
Can we prevent ACL tears?
No.
Can we significantly reduce them with proper training?
Yes.
Deceleration, landing mechanics, change of direction, and 1-leg strength are all key.