Physical therapy assistants (PTAs) are essential to us in clinical practice. They are often the eyes and ears on our patients when we are not the clinician directly treating them. Their perspectives, insight, ideas, and feedback are vital to appropriate clinical decision-making. I hope they know how much we appreciate and value them! Let’s hear […]
Category Archives: outpatient orthopedics
Accepting the Physical Therapy Plateau
One of the biggest struggles I have as a physical therapist is knowing when to give in to the plateau. Or rather, I have a hard time accepting it when that time comes. My instinct is always to keep trying. I think that maybe if I just try one more thing, that will be the […]
Physical and Occupational Therapy Collaboration
As a physical therapist, I have had the personal pleasure and professional luxury of working with occupational therapists in the settings where I work and have worked. This interprofessional collaboration can often be a learning experience for both clinicians, while at the same time optimizing outcomes for patients. I had the opportunity to talk with […]
The Truth About Physical Therapy Stereotypes
I have had the somewhat unique experience of working in several different types of settings throughout my career in physical therapy, and there are PT stereotypes everywhere. Some come from the general public not understanding what it is that we do (and surprising them is always fun), but sadly we judge each other too. Perhaps […]
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