Tomorrow kicks of the American Physical Therapy Association’s annual Combined Sections Meeting in Las Vegas!! I like to pack light and there is nothing light this monster text: So, I’ve decided to leave my gargantuan study book at home …. but that doesn’t mean my review schedule goes out the window. Nope. No sir-ee bob! … Continue reading
When ever it comes to treating patients, there are many shades of gray. However, for simplicity, let’s break things down to black and white for a moment. In physical therapy, when working with any patient we generally approach their rehab in one of two ways: Recovery (or full return to activity, wellness, motion, etc) Compensatory … Continue reading
I am a pretty a-political person and I most certainly avoid dreaded p-word conversations at work or with friends (So I certainly won’t bombard you here). However, if there is one thing those cats in Washington can teach us, it is how to reflect on what the action / inaction / and intentions of a … Continue reading
Remember, all work and no play makes us very dull boys indeed. Push play and let it sink in. Tonight’s study break was brought to me by the great Tarantino and Culpeper’s very own State Theater! Awesome to see it on the big screen….and if you haven’t seen Pulp Fiction …get on it turkeys. White out and … Continue reading
While studying for the board exam, I have been mixing up my schedule with Scorebuilder’s daily PT question application. So even though I’m in the “neuro zone” I make sure to pepper my day with a random question that gets my brain thinking in another direction. I got really excited when I was presented with … Continue reading
Quick! Can you name the muscles that depress the scapula?! Thats right and how about for scapular elevation? Motion of the scapula (shoulder blade) is so important for functional use of the arm which is why these guys are so important. Indeed without proper motion of your scapula you wouldn’t be able to lift up … Continue reading
Today I got to spread my wings as a physical therapist …my water wings ! Powell Wellness Center has an amazing therapy pool: Therapeutic Unique Rehabilitation Two Temperature Lap and Exercise Pool! Seriously, check this out: It has warm pockets for therapy, two-lane walking oval with chest-high water that provides a slight current for extra … Continue reading
…you should probably celebrate from afar with two of our favorite past times: EATING BACON AND MAKING ART! (Being back in DC this weekend has allowed me to collaborate with one of my favorite young artists, Ms. Gabbi Virant. One can see her stunning eye for color, subtle use of glitter, and vivacious energy will … Continue reading
A patient walked in to clinic today and said: “I get the strangest tingling in my hand when I reach into the back seat of my car. It is just in my palm, my thumb, and my pointer finger…it feels SOOO strange!” Hmmm, ok. Want to give that a try at home? Stretch both your … Continue reading
My new local coffee shop (The Raven’s Nest) has my mind with the birds. Quoth the Raven: “I’m a gif, click for rotation” It is so interesting how similar anatomy is between different animals! There are little tweaks here and there for functional differences of course, but it is very grounding to know we are … Continue reading
A Cup A Day 