Chris Wilson, DPT

Physical therapist. Healthcare strategist. Movement advocate. Telehealth proponent. Opinions my own

[Chris Wilson, DPT @thinkPT]

I see #FMLA used often related to physical ailments being faced by a person or someone to whom they are a caregiver...but what about #mentalhealth?
What would this look like? Would you go to #primarycare ? Would you go to a #psychiatrist or #psychologist? Easy, hard for support?

[Chris Wilson, DPT @thinkPT]

@AdamMeakins MRA vs MRI. I remember talking to a fellowship trained MSK radiologist who stated current MRIs are generally powerful enough so that ypu really don't see anything more in an MRA compared to an MRI and the MRI is less invasive. Thoughts?

[Chris Wilson, DPT @thinkPT]

If the recommended dose of iron in teen boys is 15mg why are iron supplements of 65mg elemental iron 1-3x/day recommended for anemia? And why do I see things about not consuming more than 40-45mg? Seems conflicting.
@TheFuelPhysio #nutrition #sportsnutrition

[Chris Wilson, DPT @thinkPT]

@hjluks https://t.co/esvtAIYwW3

82 is a lot older than 50 but there is research & anecdotal support for BFR to get effects of high low training at lower load which may be goid for older population. Likely similar some 80 & 90 y.o. are approp for TKA/THA some are not. Worth considering

[Chris Wilson, DPT @thinkPT]

@TheSGEM @CaulfieldTim @jerrymacgp @honseolo @jonathanstea @DrDavidLey @RyanMarino @Thinkingpowers @EdzardErnst @ChooseWiselyCA @lowninstitute EBM vs Science based medicine. Forgive my ignorance, but would you elaborate further?

[Chris Wilson, DPT @thinkPT]

@TheSGEM @jerrymacgp @honseolo @jonathanstea @DrDavidLey @CaulfieldTim @RyanMarino @Thinkingpowers @EdzardErnst @RugbyMD I'm in favor of evidence as the basis of our practice. Not in favor of alt med or traditional med...just evidence based med!

[Chris Wilson, DPT @thinkPT]

@Carowinds full price tickets for 1/2 the rides working and the staff present in need of some additional training, mentorship and/or accountability. Good to be the only game in town.

[Chris Wilson, DPT @thinkPT]

Anyone out there using @athenahealth for outpatient PT, OT and/or SLP? Looking at a transition and this is under consideration. (My guess is anything is better than @Cerner 🤬)

[Chris Wilson, DPT @thinkPT]

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[Chris Wilson, DPT @thinkPT]

Hey @AOSSM_SportsMed @AmerMedicalAssn
@AAOSAdvocacy @AAOS1 @APTA_SC @APTAtweets @pps_apta
Can we team up on prior auth/insurance non-sense & take a break from opposing each other? Team up w/ OTs, SLPs, advanced practice nurses, PA's et al? #commonground

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[Chris Wilson, DPT @thinkPT]

I think @Jerry_DurhamPT will appreciate this. My eldest loves himself some socks

[Chris Wilson, DPT @thinkPT]

@frank_benedetto Also, it's interesting to think the money they make off denials that leads to (1) collecting interest while appealing and (2) waiting for smaller hospital groups to give in and find alternatives as the only practical means of survival.

[Chris Wilson, DPT @thinkPT]

@frank_benedetto It's a wonder we have yet to see a class action lawsuit. Patients, clinicians and executives alike all talk of bad payer behavior from UHC as the most common offender as I recall.

[Chris Wilson, DPT @thinkPT]

@frank_benedetto @PhysioAwesome @SusanCthePT I'd like a more orthodontic model.Episode of care payment rather than /visit. When someone goes to a trainer they(usually) understand its a process. PT people want results immediately or didn't work & bc $$$ structure is visit based, the structure of cost & results aren't aligned

[Chris Wilson, DPT @thinkPT]

@frank_benedetto @PhysioAwesome @SusanCthePT We focus on motivational interviewing & BSP for patients;maybe we need to take same mindset for students/new grads with internal focus.That can be done quickly.Schools also need to help. They know unethical shit is happening & they allow it for fear of losing clinical sites & $$$

[Chris Wilson, DPT @thinkPT]

@frank_benedetto @PhysioAwesome @SusanCthePT Schools could also help by actually teaching CPT, ICD, insurance regs etc. Like it or not this is an entry level skill and without it we believe misinformation and allow ourselves to be subject to conditions that ultimately are harmful to patients, clinicians, and the profession

[Chris Wilson, DPT @thinkPT]

@Davesnothere85 @ryansheltonPT @Jerry_DurhamPT @MedicaidGov Isn't it interesting providers aren't suppose to offer discounts for consumers but that's exactly what insurance is. Big biz gets a free pass around anti-inducement laws. When I had a cash based practice I was definitely surprised by who chose my services...25-75th percentiles.