PHYSICAL THERAPY MATTERS
PHYSICAL THERAPY MATTERS
This is my corner of the world to discuss all things sports performance physical therapy. You can read up on my take on injury prevention, strength and conditioning, sports performance and rehabilitation.
The Sport Physical Therapy Scheme within the Healthcare System
It’s time we all face three facts: the first, if you are an athlete you should consider twice whether to use your insurance healthcare benefits to receive physical therapy at your neighborhood’s so-called “sports [...]
Monitoring Tools in Sports Science
The ever expanding scientific research in the field provides athletes and their coaches with the best available principles and concepts to use to maximize sports performance, and of course - to win - something that [...]
Physical Therapy and Differential Diagnosis
Do you remember your last visit to the ER? (If you’ve never been to the ER skip this first paragraph and start from the second paragraph). You were most likely frustrated by the amount [...]
My Own Story That Lead Me To Become A Physical Therapist
Every physical therapist has a unique personal story about why they decided to become a physical therapist. This is my story. For as long as I can remember I have always been involved in [...]
4 Common Mistakes That Physical Therapists Make
1. Not referring patients to others when necessary Yes, I consider myself to be well educated and experienced in the field of physical therapy. But does that mean I know everything? Definitely not. Many therapists [...]
Not All Physical Therapists Are Created Equal
I’d usually be hesitant to make such a bold statement, but as someone who has been in the physical therapy profession for over a decade I know I’m going to say it sooner or later [...]
Essential Principles of Physical Therapy
Physical therapists play an important role in today’s society. Therapists have different specialities and work in many different settings, from helping people rehabilitate after devastating injuries like spinal cord injuries, encouraging healthy lifestyles to helping [...]
Overuse Injuries? Think Again
Sports injuries and the factors that increase the risk of sports injury can be very complication. However, one thing that has been consistently identified in scientific study is that training errors directly increase the risk [...]