Oct 15, 20208 minHealth and FitnessWhy Some People are Wary of the Term “Exercise”?Addressing misconceptions and issues regarding intensity, soreness, and pain
Oct 6, 20209 minProfessional GrowthUsing Professional Baseball to Explain Cognitive Bias.Using professional baseball to explain the influence of cognitive bias.
Sep 27, 20204 minProfessional GrowthCrucial Conversations Are Non-OptionalCrucial conversations are the foundation for addressing the issues. We must all be willing to challenge current beliefs.
Sep 27, 20203 minHealth and FitnessRegardless of Age, You Can Build MuscleWhether someone is exercising for general health, beach season, or part of a PT program, age will not prevent them from building muscle.
Sep 23, 202010 minProfessional GrowthThe Art of the Clinical DebatePunching people in the face with facts doesn’t work, yet this is the common approach taken during clinical "debates."
Sep 16, 20208 minProfessional GrowthHow Do We Handle Failure in Healthcare?“Fail fast, fail often” doesn’t apply to healthcare, but there are strategies clinicians can use to benefit from failure.
Sep 4, 20204 minHealth and FitnessThe Importance of Early Physical TherapyWhen should you see someone for low back pain? This is a tricky question as it comes with the big “it depends” tag attached. Studies show...
Sep 3, 20206 minHealth and FitnessGoing Beyond the Physical Benefits of Physical TherapyPTs have been identified as professionals who can effectively deliver exercise to help patients suffering from anxiety and depression.
Sep 1, 202012 minProfessional GrowthWhy You Should Stop Trying To Specialize“If you skillfully follow the multidisciplinary path, you will never wish to come back. It would be like cutting off your hands.” —C. Munger
Aug 27, 20204 minHealth and FitnessDon’t Wait Until After Surgery to Seek Physical TherapyPrehabilitation is often as important as rehabilitation Your surgery is scheduled, and you are eager to get it over with. You have been...
Aug 26, 20205 minProfessional GrowthDo Patients Have a Type?Patient personality and values impact the type of healthcare they request and receive.
Aug 20, 20206 minBooksWhy Books are the Greatest MentorsOur perspectives and learning are limited by the amount we read “Employ your time in improving yourself by other men’s writings so that...
Aug 18, 20206 minHealth and FitnessHow Exercise Can Fight Depression and AnxietyPhysical therapy can have a monumental impact on a person’s life. Often these benefits on in the physical realm, such as strength, power,...
Aug 17, 202013 minHealth MisinformationIs a placebo effect good or bad?Understanding the influence of placebo and nocebo in clinical practice Ok, so this one is a little longer than previous posts. If you...
Aug 14, 202010 minHealth MisinformationWhat we are often taught about pain is wrongTo put it bluntly, pain sticks. Unfortunately, the myths about pain can make the experience even worse.
Aug 14, 20207 minHealth MisinformationWhat is Pain and Why Do We Feel It?Chronic pain is more prevalent than ever, yet our understanding of it is still poor. This post will provide a basic understanding of pain.
Aug 13, 20208 minProfessional GrowthAre you meeting the expectations of your patients - your treatment success depends on it?Understanding and assessing patient expectations is a skill to develop. It can have significant impacts on treatment compliance and outcomes
Aug 12, 20208 minProfessional GrowthYou Must Tame the Advice MonsterWhile many forms of education are beneficial, we will struggle immensely if we expect patients to cling to every word we utter.
Jul 28, 20206 minProfessional GrowthHow bias influences the way we treat patients. Perspectives from the US and UK.It is imperative to know how to use the information we are given and how to navigate cognitive traps.
Jul 22, 202010 minProfessional GrowthOur Cognitive Bias is Ruining Patient Outcomes DataHow do we know if we are providing high-quality care? Outcome tools can help answer the question, but cognitive biases can get in the way.