Jonathan Tam, PT, DPT, OCS

[Jonathan Tam, PT, DPT, OCS @jjtamdpt]

When the Crede maneuver helps the patient void an additional 50%. #iguessitworks? #tryittobelieveit

[Jonathan Tam, PT, DPT, OCS @jjtamdpt]

Pt reluctant to WB BLE and transfer c BUE 2/2 weakness from GBS. Intervened with boxing and her punches echoed through the room. #JRC

[Jonathan Tam, PT, DPT, OCS @jjtamdpt]

Pt's cc 7/10 neck p. Post tx, reports "I feel so much better" and is now 6.5/10 pain. When asked % change, she said 60% relief. #perspective

[Jonathan Tam, PT, DPT, OCS @jjtamdpt]

Pt presents w persistent plantar foot pain after running. Pain reproduced w resisted FHL MMT and FDS. Calf MMT 5/25. #greattoe #lessertoe

[Jonathan Tam, PT, DPT, OCS @jjtamdpt]

When patients are poor historians and are frustrated they aren't progressing. Have them keep a pain journal to help them help you.

[Jonathan Tam, PT, DPT, OCS @jjtamdpt]

dystonia, the chronic pain of movement

[Jonathan Tam, PT, DPT, OCS @jjtamdpt]

68yo w/ LBP referral. PMH MS. Spanish speaking. decr balance, gait deviations, dizziness 2/2 MS. Final DX: LBP w/ mobility deficits. #onions

[Jonathan Tam, PT, DPT, OCS @jjtamdpt]

Pt DX of PLS, presents to PT with exe scissoring in gait and inability to squat. STM Glute, hamstring, calf. Post tx: squat Ind. #orthomagic

[Jonathan Tam, PT, DPT, OCS @jjtamdpt]

Who would of thought tone of voice is correlated with pelvic floor muscle activity. Higher pitch = high tone. #theholesconnect

[Jonathan Tam, PT, DPT, OCS @jjtamdpt]

Pt c cervical dystonia cc of neck pain and inability to sit upright. Tx: prone tspine grV. Pt felt 2 inches taller in sitting.

[Jonathan Tam, PT, DPT, OCS @jjtamdpt]

pt's assessment of current progress. "I can now walk around in my boxers without my wife mopping up my drippings" #kegelswork #pelvicfloor

[Jonathan Tam, PT, DPT, OCS @jjtamdpt]

Diagnosis does not limit patient prognosis. Pessimism and a doubtful mind do. #TEDtalkThursdays

[Jonathan Tam, PT, DPT, OCS @jjtamdpt]

Patient didn't feel her glutes activate during clam exercise. HEP was prescribed to focus on self body awareness.

[Jonathan Tam, PT, DPT, OCS @jjtamdpt]

My patient called the incontinence hotline, and they told him to please hold.

[Jonathan Tam, PT, DPT, OCS @jjtamdpt]

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