Will physical therapists be defined as doctors of movement in the future? In the second of a two-part podcast, Matthew Taylor PT, PhD, owner and founder of Dynamic Systems Rehabilitation Clinic and Method, shares his ideas on ways physical therapists can utilize current science to address all aspects that impact movement to provide patients with better outcomes. This dynamic approach not only moves physical therapy into a more complex role, but also provides expertise and value that patients can’t get from a personal trainer or fitness specialist.
Using a whole systems approach, Dr. Taylor helps patients become more aware of the way their body and mind work together to address physical challenges. The approach empowers patients by giving them the ability to understand their bodies enough to use the techniques learned in and out of a clinic setting. Tune in now learn more about Dr. Taylor’s vision for physical therapy and rehabilitation methods of the future.
Understanding the entire story behind an injury or condition can help physical therapists provide better outcomes. Matthew Taylor PT, PhD, owner and founder of Dynamic Systems Rehabilitation Clinic and Method, uses a whole systems approach to evaluate a patient’s body and mind to fully understand the variables impacting a patient’s movement. In one of a two-part podcast, Dr. Taylor discusses his dynamic approach to physical therapy.
Dr. Taylor argues that physical therapists should be the doctor that the fitness industry sends patients to for a complete evaluation and to determine what is causing the problem. He advocates that a Doctor of Physical Therapy should be able to move beyond movement diagnosis into a role that digs deeper to find the root cause of a movement issue. Tune in now to learn more about this interesting approach to physical therapy.
Do consumers really understand all the benefits physical therapy can provide?One physical therapist believes a little education can go a long way. In this week’s podcast, Monique Serpas, PT shares the ways social media, a blog or website can help consumers find the information they need to gain a better understanding of physical therapy and how it can help them overcome pain, mobility issues or improve fitness.Her blog, Geaux2Pt.com, covers a range of topics including injury prevention, conditions, treatment techniques and more.
Serpas often has customers asking questions that she does not have time to address at the clinic.Her physical therapy blog serves as way to answer customer questions while providing information to help consumers learn more about physical therapy.Listen now to learn how you can improve patient relations and satisfaction by making consumer education an area of focus at your practice.
Watch any sporting event and you may spot an athlete adorning the bright-colored stripes of Kinesio tape. The tape is more than an attention getter, it also works to help relieve pain and inflammation.Kinesio® Tex Tape has also become an essential tool in many physical therapist’s toolbox. The inventor of the Kinesio Taping® technique and Kinesio Tex Tape, Dr. Kenzo Kase recently shared details about his creation with PT Talker at the MOtion1 Conference held in Dallas.
Kinesio Tape came into being over 30 years ago when Dr. Kase was looking for something that provided support and relief to patients. At the time, he was a chiropractic student and practicing acupuncture. He found acupuncture did not provide the lasting relief his patients desired and traditional athletic white tape did not provide the necessary support and range of motion. He used Kinesiology techniques and a more flexible tape to provide patients with greater support and relief.
Today, Kinesio taping is used to relieve a variety of conditions including headaches, shoulder injuries, rotator cuff injuries, low back sprains and other conditions. Tune in now to hear more about Kinesio taping and techniques you can use to provide the greatest results to your patients.
