Preparing Clients for Change of Direction
Preparing for Lateral Locomotive Patterns and Change of Direction This post will be detailing how to move from linear to lateral locomotor tasks in a rehab program. Initiating linear jogging following an injury or as part of a post-operative rehab protocol has fairly definitive benchmarks for when this is appropriate. They are as follows. Enough time…
Handling Referral Sources
Multidisciplinary care for patients requires communication and coordination of efforts to achieve optimal results and a positive patient experience. This is an example of how a recent patient scenario played out at R2P. Establish Your Foundations in Sports Rehab! AND earn .6 CEUs for PTs (APTA, all 50 States!) and S&C Coaches (NASM) Learn…
How 2 Build Relationships in Your Community
Are You Looking to Build Relationships in the Community? Do You Want More “Warm Leads” to Build Your Business? Are You a Physical Therapist Looking to Make Yourself Valuable at Your New Job? If you answered YES to any of the above questions, this is for YOU! It is no secret that it can…
HAMSTRING REHAB: RESPECT THE PROCESS
For Hamstring Rehab, Respect the PROCESS Hamstring rehab is truly a non-linear process. Consistent test-retest is vital to better understand the healing timeline of the individual as well as how they are adapting to the imposed stress of the rehab process. It is normal to see fluctuations in range of motion, muscle tone, or performance…
Rotator Cuff Pathology-Early Considerations
You have initiated a plan of care with your patient, now what happens next? There are certain areas to prioritize with your patient with regards to rotator cuff strength, stabilization and reintroduction of functional movement patterns. Establish Your Foundations in Sports Rehab! AND earn .6 CEUs for PTs (APTA, all 50 States!) and S&C…
FAI – Discharge Discussion
With FAI, Identifying patients who are ready to be discharged, whether for surgical consult due to failed conservative treatment, or because they have achieved all their goals needs to be a definitive piece of rehab continuum. Listen in to Dr. Baker’s thoughts on what you should consider. Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a condition in which…
The Effects of Fatigue in Hamstring Rehab
Are you considering the effects of fatigue in your hamstring rehab? We must respect that fatigue, both acute and chronic, changes the way our body organizes movement. Our coordination strategies and force production capabilities will alter due to the changing internal capacities. Simply watch a 400m race early in a track and field season and…
Rotator Cuff Pathology-Early Considerations
Organize your clinical decision making models with rotator cuff pathology with Dr. Baker. Listen in to hear his thoughts on ways to streamline decision making and ensure you are allocating time and efforts to optimize care… Establish Your Foundations in Sports Rehab! AND earn .6 CEUs for PTs (APTA, all 50 States!) and S&C…
Managing Complexity in Sports Rehab
Where do you start when trying to balance complexity, uncertainty, and reductionist mindsets in sports rehab – your Grounding Principles. Lets discuss further: Control the Controllables in Sports Rehab We must all reconcile the fact that we can never exert complete control over any given situation. We can only control our reactions and our future…
FAI-Follow Up Focus
Every FAI patient will have different reason for the symptom profile and their demonstrated movement competencies. Identifying the most influential factors will aid in creating a meaningful and personalized plan of care. Establish Your Foundations in Sports Rehab! AND earn .6 CEUs for PTs (APTA, all 50 States!) and S&C Coaches (NASM) Learn the…