mpattonDPT

Pediatric Physical Therapist. High Point University DPT. CAPTA-choose PT sub committee.

[Sahar @saharbjones]

On my flight back home to see family briefly after working such a hard trauma call shift, @AmericanAir asked for a doctor or nurse on board.

I stood up after <1 min of nobody else standing up, flight attendant assumed I was a nurse. Few minutes later after stabilizing the patron

[mpattonDPT @mpattonPT]

It’s a good day when I actually get a hold of 3 different pediatricians to discuss current concerns with patients and we can practice collaborative care

[mpattonDPT @mpattonPT]

@BowTied_Bengal Hi hello. Pediatric physical therapist here who loves to use the Bosu ball. Specifically, with my patients for a therapeutic purpose, no attention diverted. Don’t generalize your own faults within the profession on others.

[Nick Hoopes @NickHoopes_]

I’m tired of hearing about patients who come in to rehab with complaints of shoulder pain when they reach there arm overhead.

Then proceed to pull on bands below 90° flexion 3x/week for 8 weeks.

So here’s 6 of my favorite exercises to help improve OH strength:

[Don Goss @dgosspt]

Please consider joining our extraordinary team at HIgh Point University Department of Physical Therapy in an open MSK position! Please share with your friends and colleagues! Thank you and Happy Independence Day weekend to all!

https://t.co/U1gSWFyJP9

[American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) @APTA_official]

October is National Physical Therapy Month

This month we celebrate the profession and all the ways physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and PT and PTA students help improve lives across the country!

https://t.co/lXVe8P2YQB
#PTmonth
#ChoosePT

[mpattonDPT @mpattonPT]

@hpu_dpt It leads to pretty awesome opportunities for the students! I would know. #HPUDPT

[HPU Physical Therapy @hpu_dpt]

Congratulations🎉 to our Inaugural DPT Class of 2020!👏👏 100% PASS RATE for the NPTE! 🙌🏻

We are so proud of and excited for each of you! Now go and do great things, as we know you will! 💜#highpointuniversity #hpudpt #dptstudent #ptstudent #choosept

[John Wehrer @jwehrerDPT]

Our healthcare system is broken. If I as a provider struggle to navigate it as a patient, how we can expect those we care for to know the right questions to ask to ensure they aren’t mistreated by insurance companies.

A personal thread//

[mpattonDPT @mpattonPT]

Currently taking Elaine Owens pediatric gait an orthotic management con Ed. So thankful this class has been offered virtually! Glad even in this pandemic I’ve been able to take this invaluable course. Can’t wait to really optimize my orthotic prescription for my kiddos in need!

[Physio Meets Science @PhysioMeScience]

Can Slow Deep Breathing Reduce Pain? An Experimental Study Exploring Mechanisms

https://t.co/NtPnYDI8aG

[Dora Gosselin, PT, DPT, PhD @DJGPedsPT]

EVERY #SPT, especially my @hpu_dpt students! Join the @APTAtweets & @APTAofNC + the academy(s) of your choice. Opportunities for growth and service are infinite & lifelong mentors abound. Who's joining @mpattonPT and I on the Practice Group of @AcadPedPT ?

[mpattonDPT @mpattonPT]

@DJGPedsPT @hpu_dpt Elongation on the weight bearing side??

[mpattonDPT @mpattonPT]

End of my first week working as a pediatric PT. Happy to get to work my dream job after all those years in school.

[Archive: Governor Andrew Cuomo @NYGovCuomo]

The least we can do is wear a mask.

It’s easy and shows respect.

[APTA_Geriatrics @APTA_Geriatrics]

Physical therapy could protect COVID-19 patients from pneumonia, researchers find https://t.co/cXUYe7YWYY

[Kevin Ford @ford_kr]

Sure like seeing @HighPointU on the list of accredited PT programs! https://t.co/B0FuNkpBQZ

[mpattonDPT @mpattonPT]

Honored to have been part of the inaugural class. @hpu_dpt class of 2020!

[HPU Physical Therapy @hpu_dpt]

**ACCREDITATION UPDATE **
The DPT Program at High Point University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 👏👏1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; [phone]; [email protected]; https://t.co/tGJaIsdUxs.

[Kevin Ford @ford_kr]

I sure miss not leading our graduates 🎓 and colleagues out at commencement this year! Congratulations  🎉 to all the 2020 @HighPointU graduates and especially our first @hpu_dpt Department of Physical Therapy class of doctors 🥂 🍾

[Children's Hospital Colorado @ChildrensColo]

When Sam couldn't visit his baby sister due the pandemic, our #ChildLifeSpecialists made it happen virtually using telepresence robots! Like all visitors, Sam received screening at the entrance before making his way to see Clara and mom in our #NICU. #COVID19 #SomeGoodNews