I always hate to see missed opportunities, for our profession and for the patients we service. I can't think of a bigger miss than TMD, let's unpack that a bit and make some changes
When is the "right" time to make the jump from student to teacher? Is there one? This morning we discuss the "optimal degree of separation" concept to help us answer that. enjoy
Some folks seem to feel that a "pain science" approach means a "hands off" approach. IMO this represents an incomplete understanding of the literature and needs of this patient population. Let's take a deeper dive....
CrossFit is a very polarizing subject among Physical Therapists and thus deserves some exploration. In today's episode I talk about my personal experience as a beginner in the CrossFit world and how it has changed my clinical practice. Enjoy!
Yesterday we talked about the role of the educator in helping students and clinicians avoid burnout. Today we talked about strategies the individual themselves can take to ensure their fire builds instead of fades. Enjoy
Burnout it multi-factorial with responsibility shared by many. This morning we take a viewpoint rarely discussed, namely the role of the educator in facilitating burnout. A fine line exists between inspiring students while still giving a realistic perspective on clinic life, and failing to walk it properly may have long term repercussions. By sharing our clinical challenges, and how we find success within them, I believe we can contribute greatly to the mental health of new graduates. Enjoy the first episode of season 4!
Do PTs know how to hustle? What have I learned from those I have mentored over the years? Do I get separate consent for spinal manipulation? Lots of good ones, let's do it!
Success is incredibly multifactorial, unfortunately it is rarely viewed that way and it prevents a lot of folks from ever starting on the journey.
In my humble opinion, nothing derails the therapeutic process more often or severely than a focus on pathoanatomy, today we chat about why.
Population health may be the single biggest opportunity for physical therapists in today's arena, the question is whether or not we are going to take advantage of it!
Detecting abnormality is easy, detecting relevance is far more challenging, let's talk about the difference
Amazing how easy it is to make things about us, what WE want to use for an intervention, what WE want to teach. But at the end of the day the student will get far more out of the experience if we understand where they are coming from. Let's chat
Dr. Lucy Thomas has put out a couple great articles that update our understanding of vascular dysfunciton/pathology, let's review them
A little less talk and a lot more action is a motto that could be employed with great success in both patient treatment and marketing strategies, we discuss.
Tough question from my friend and colleague Chris Hinze who asks "if you had the ear of everyone in the profession for 60-90 seconds what would you say"? Thank answer and more on today's episode
Speaking truth to power has never been easy, unfortunately there isn't another way to get the job done so let's get on it.
Marketing our accomplishments has value for sure, but so does marketing our ability to hang in there when times get tough.
You can't use current best evidence if you don't know how to interpret it. This morning I offer a few thoughts on key things I look at while deciding how much to incorporate new research findings into practice.
It's a tough one and an important one. This morning I want to talk about a few things I would ask all of you to include in your answer to best represent our profession
Tons of great questions this morning on the Friday Q&A. We talk best and worst days as a PT, how to market to physicians, what should be taught in school, and so much more!
It's great to give 110%, no argument there, but making sure it's YOUR 110% isn't as easy as you might think.
Trying to lead in a fashion that doesn't ruffle any feathers is both ineffective and exhausting. Let's talk
It seems that CPRs have been a topic of great debate since their inception in physical therapy research and practice. Most recently Dr. Chad Cook had a great blog post and editorial that highlighted some concerns with these tools. Today we tackle this important topic in hopes of generating more thoughtful discussion on how or if CPRs have a place in physical therapy.
Creating the vision is certainly the exciting part, but people who consistently deliver over time know the truth: It's all about execution on the small steps. Enjoy
Such a fun morning taking questions from an energetic group of South College students alongside long time mentor of mine Dr. Tim Flynn!