Over the past decade, I’ve either trained or physically rehabilitated athletes. And in each of these realms, it didn’t take long for me to realize that excelling in any of these pursuits requires more than studying the science behind these endeavors and going through formal academic training, mainly because it’s not entirely about the science itself. Keeping all avenues of athlete development …
Next Steps: What To Do After Physical Therapy (Becoming Even Stronger)
As a physical therapist, nothing makes me happier than not seeing my patients again. No, not because I don’t like them, but because it means they’re healed and no longer in pain! As I always jokingly say with my patients, “I never want to see you again!” But before I say goodbye to them, I always want to make sure …
What to do When Physical Therapy Isn’t Working (Full Walkthrough)
Being in pain and being limited in your physical abilities is a horrible experience and one I wish no human being had to go through. That’s one of the many reasons why I became a physical therapist. And while it always makes my day to see people overcome their pain and physical limitations, there are times when progress is slower …
How to Make Physical Therapy Fun | Kids | Teens | Adults (Expert Tips)
For most people, going to physical therapy or performing physical therapy exercises is about as fun as going to the dentist. No, I don’t get upset or frustrated when I hear patients don’t want to go to physio or perform their home exercises (trust me, I get it). So, there’s no judgment here—only a list of validated ideas and strategies …
Is Physical Therapy A Fun Job? (What No One Is Talking About)
No one wants to work a job that drains the life out of them. No one should, either, at least not as a career. Sometimes jobs are merely a means to an end. But when it comes to one’s career, I’m often asked if a career in physical therapy is worth it, if it’s fulfilling, and if it’s fun. I’ve …
Is Your Physical Therapy Working? (5 Signs That Let You Know)
If you’re going to physical therapy, you absolutely want to get the most out of the experience. An optimized course of physical therapy will not only help you to make a quicker recovery but also a recovery that is more complete. But it can be hard to tell if you’re on an optimized course of recovery or not. That’s why …
You’ll Get WAY More Out of Your Physical Therapy With These Tips
Going to physical therapy isn’t exactly a fun experience for most people. So, if you’re going to go through a less-than-ideal experience, you might as well get the most out of it as possible. This will speed up your recovery, but it will likely cut down on the overall number of treatment sessions you’ll need to attend. This can save …
Nervous About Going to Physical Therapy? These Pro Tips Can Help
Physical therapy is an incredibly diverse profession, and it can evoke different thoughts and emotions in individuals based on what they’ve heard about physical therapy, what they’ve read, or even what they imagine it to be. And since people go to physical therapy for a near-infinite number of injuries, conditions, or other reasons, the type of treatment each individual receives, …
Here’s How to Thank Your Physical Therapist (Your PT Will Love This)
Physical therapy can be a long & arduous battle, as physical rehabilitation isn’t always a smooth or linear process. As a result, both you and your physical therapist can collectively put in a lot of time together on the road to recovery. Whether it takes only a couple of sessions or dozens upon dozens, you may find yourself to be …
Feeling Worse After Physical Therapy? What to Know | A PT Explains
If you just recently had a physical therapy session and feel like you now have more soreness or discomfort than before the session began, know that you’re not the only one it happens to; post-treatment discomfort happens to a lot of individuals and for a variety of different reasons. This article will walk you through the basics of understanding why …