Matt Foster, DPT, OCS

Rehab Supervisor/educator and exercise nerd by day 💪🏻 father, husband, and football fan by night 🏈 Always promoting healthy skepticism.

[Matt Foster, DPT, OCS @mattf3213]

@JohnWarePT You clearly aren’t familiar with PSLF. It’s not a free ride, by any means. Be better.

[Samuel Spinelli @DrSamSpinelli]

Dear @hubermanlab,
Back pain is not caused by weakness.
Back pain is not caused by posture.
Back pain is complex & not so simple.

Your recent podcast is misleading, potentially harmful for many listeners, and disregards the overwhelming evidence on managing back pain.

You need to do better.

[Matt Foster, DPT, OCS @mattf3213]

@Dizzy_DPT_Dad @AaronLeBauer Imo it’s a misconception that cash based PT is a superior product. It can turn our profession into the Wild West with no governing bodies. Plus, I struggle with models where your paycheck is directly related to how much you charge for certain services/how many patients you see..

[Matt Foster, DPT, OCS @mattf3213]

I’ve been on this train a couple of years now. I’m more concerned with the fact someone exercises rather than the “form” they use during exercise

[Jordan Feigenbaum, M.D. @Jordan_theCoach]

It’s far more important THAT you lift weights compared to HOW you lift weights. Most folks know that lifting weights is good for them, but fear of injury during exercise is a major barrier to actually doing it. Is this a legitimate fear, and if so, what should we do about it?

[Matt Foster, DPT, OCS @mattf3213]

@PaulBliton I have discussions like this with my colleagues. We spend a lot of time looking at average data instead of recognizing it’s still a bell curve with individual data points. It’s okay to acknowledge what may be best practice for the masses while still learning the unique scenarios.

[Zac Cupples @ZCupples]

High heart rates are normal during intense exercise. It’s a problem if your heart rate is ALWAYS that high.

“Compensatory” movement is normal when you push the intensity. It’s your body’s most efficient strategy.

It’s a problem if you’re ALWAYS that way

[Matt Foster, DPT, OCS @mattf3213]

@EricCressey What is “movement quality” and what is is the standard for this term? The underlying assumption that more aesthetic biomechanics leads to less “negative outcomes” is quite the leap.

[Matt Foster, DPT, OCS @mattf3213]

I’d be 1000% fine if they announced a rematch ASAP

[SportsCenter @SportsCenter]

WHAT A FIGHT BETWEEN THE TWO CHAMPS 😱 #UFC284

[Matt Foster, DPT, OCS @mattf3213]

@DrJesseMorse 🗑️

[Matt Foster, DPT, OCS @mattf3213]

Give @beneildariush the title shot! Islam ran from him because of what he just did to Gamrot. Give him the shot next!

[Matt Foster, DPT, OCS @mattf3213]

@PTPintcast We’re compensated well for what we ACTUALLY do/provide imo. The reason “low salary” is a continued topic is because of the debt to income ratio we suffer from the profession insisting on an unnecessary doctoral degree. Given the service we actually provide, we do fine.

[Matt Foster, DPT, OCS @mattf3213]

The machine. Congrats to Albert! What an achievement!

[SportsCenter @SportsCenter]

ALBERT PUJOLS HAS DONE IT! 👑 👏

7️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ CAREER HOME RUNS FOR ONE OF THE ALL-TIME GREATS

(via @SNstats)

[Matt Foster, DPT, OCS @mattf3213]

Getting 2 cavities filled at the dentist tomorrow. Anyone have research on if cavities actually cause/lead to pain? Or do we treat cavities like OA in MSK imaging? @GregLehman got anything that can get me out of this appointment?!

[Matt Foster, DPT, OCS @mattf3213]

@ColtonMPT Louis Gifford’s Aches and Pains!

[Matt Foster, DPT, OCS @mattf3213]

With persistent pain conditions, I believe it’s important physios strongly consider focusing on rehabbing movements instead of rehabbing muscles and structures, which is what’s classically trained in University. Some Sunday physio/philosophy thoughts 👇🏻

[Matt Foster, DPT, OCS @mattf3213]

No resources/studies cited for support on this one. Just a big brain dump of my current biases that will probably change in a few months from now. And as always I’m happy to have my mind changed if you feel otherwise. Happy Sunday.

[Matt Foster, DPT, OCS @mattf3213]

Need movement specific rehab ideas? Parts of MDT, CFT, MSI, SSMP, etc. are all great resources. Just keep in mind to watch your narrative as to WHY a movement may improve. Very easy to jump to the “magic muscle” reasoning which isn’t always necessary. Very patient need dependent.