Lexi Okurily

DPT Student at Northern Arizona University

[Lexi Okurily @lokurily]

@NAUPT582 #PT582 #RS Other factors associated with obesity (i.e. diabetes) also affect post-injury healing processes.

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#PT582 #SM Meet pt at their level. Ease 'em into it w/isometrics, low-load, submax intensity w/constant check on their effort/fatigue levels

[Lexi Okurily @lokurily]

#PT582 #RS Obesity: risk factor for tendinopathy. More research is needed for associations for each tendinopathy https://t.co/F4fKAMOQmy

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#PT582 #DG Show them evidence. Compare age-based norms and their values on common measures to motivate them. Incorporate their interests!

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#PT582 #MD Have others their age who have success w/exercise share their experience w/them so they can relate, ask Q's, explore more options

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#PT582 #VO Collaborate & ease pt to movement therapies: tai chi, yoga, qigong etc. https://t.co/cUpmzCZfHH

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#PT582 #JR Build a trusting relationship w/your pt from the beginning so they may feel more comfortable opening up about these things to you

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@lauren_leigh_pt Love what you did there & it's even more important for those with PD to stay engaged and challenged to help them improve!

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@HannahChaney46 Tons of research out there supporting the benefits! https://t.co/GFuyEiIhS1

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#PT582 #TK Group classes are great for promoting social engagement, competition & motivation! Long-term is better! https://t.co/74GgSRjbAL

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#PT582 #HC Keep challenging them & make it enjoyable. Change the scenery: take 'em outside or get 'em in the water! Endless possibilities!

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@mabunge13 Good idea! It's all about where we focus our attention, which I found in this interesting article. https://t.co/eFEaCTILe7

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#PT582 #MB Visualization techniques can be used to address psychosocial aspects of chronic pain to get them more comfortable w/treatment

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#PT582 #MM 1st est. a relationship w/pt: discuss/understand aspect they are afraid of then show evidence of benefits https://t.co/3rqprGjftP

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#NAUPT582 #KM Some Drs are adamant about only using their protocol, sharing research/expertise w/them may improve protocol for future pts

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#NAUPT582 #AW Educate the patient. Ease them into the new treatment, let them know what to expect to feel and how it will benefit them

[Lexi Okurily @lokurily]

@lauren_leigh_pt a tech can assist as long as a PT is nearby in case settings or something needs to be adjusted beyond the tech's knowledge

[Lexi Okurily @lokurily]

#PT582 #LG As PTs customized e-stim settings is a component of individualized care, but preset specialized currents can be just as effective

[Lexi Okurily @lokurily]

#PT582 #EK WalkAide: FES device to assist w dropfoot. Collab w engineers & PTs can create optimal products for pts https://t.co/KJUsc4Tbmq

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Love the pun! Very clever, yet appropriate. @mikafosterSPT @k_sparks207 https://t.co/CeiK56YqEv

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#KS Spark competition to increase physical activity (FitBit); 30min/day to reduce risk of chronic diseases! https://t.co/OwiiYlDe3o #PT582