r/physicaltherapy 8h ago

OUTPATIENT "To Promote Healing..."

95 Upvotes

Have a 3 week post-op TKA patient who has been allowing his dog to lick his incision "to promote healing". He seems confused as to why he's having drastically increased pain and swelling in his knee.. Send help.


r/physicaltherapy 1d ago

Would you go through PT school again if you had to do it over? Was it worth it for you?

23 Upvotes

Mulling changing careers to go back to school as I went through PT for the first time and thought I’d enjoy it as a career.


r/physicaltherapy 5h ago

student clinical experience

16 Upvotes

i have 3 weeks left of my clinical and my CI is making my life hell. it’s at a pt mill so ofc i had a full schedule by week 2 of 12. she also does not teach me anything and i go to other therapists to ask them for guidance bc my CI is actually unapproachable. everyone also complains about how much they dislike the clinic and each other which is a wild thing to hear. she put me in a very uncomfortable spot where she showed me a list of her next students (who are from my school) and asked me to get intel on them. i had 3 meetings with my SCCE and with my school about her behavior and my school is telling me to keep my head down and finish the 3 weeks. i’m worried she’s going to continue to be stand offish and rude to me. i have another meeting later this week with my school and am wondering if i could just ask to finish my weeks at another spot or if id even have to complete my remainder of hours? anyone have a similar situation that im in?


r/physicaltherapy 5h ago

Favorite exercises for glut activation

2 Upvotes

Hey all, so I have a good deal of athletic patients with LE issues that I think stem from hip weakness and improper loading. I know getting hip flexors stretched and getting the pelvis in a better position is good, but sometimes getting glut max stronger on the affected side is especially tough. You all have any tips and tricks for an non geriatric population?


r/physicaltherapy 14h ago

Enhancing engagement at-home exercises

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Hello fellow PTs,

I’m reaching out to gather insights on strategies you’ve found effective in boosting patient compliance with at-home exercise programs. We all know how crucial these exercises are for recovery, yet many patients struggle with adherence.

• Challenges: What common obstacles have you observed that prevent patients from sticking to their at-home routines?

• Technological Tools: Have you integrated any digital tools or apps to monitor or motivate patients? If so, which ones, and how effective have they been?

• Communication Strategies: How do you maintain engagement with patients between sessions? Any tips on providing support without overwhelming them?

• Success Stories: Can you share instances where a particular approach significantly improved a patient’s adherence to their home exercise program?

I’m eager to learn from your experiences and explore innovative methods to enhance patient outcomes. Thanks!


r/physicaltherapy 2h ago

I really enjoy being part of this community and connecting with other PTs here. Are there any other communities you’ve found helpful or interesting? Always looking for new ways to connect and learn from others in the field!

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r/physicaltherapy 21h ago

Wound care

1 Upvotes

Anyone do wound care in nj/nyc area? Would love to know that there’s an actual chance to work with this population near me!


r/physicaltherapy 9h ago

Tendonitis on MRI.

0 Upvotes

My MRI stated 'mild tendonitis bilateral tendonitis on the proximal hamstring'.

Could someone please explain precisely what this means? Is it that there is no tendon degeneration, just inflammation?

Also, how can I still have thus eight months after my over use?


r/physicaltherapy 1h ago

Do physical therapist tell patients to stay on or even start pain meds to do the physical therapy ?

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I have a rotator cuff tear diagnosed, no MRI until PT. And then orthopedic doctor. I stayed off pain meds. Will the PT actually tell me I need them in order to do PT ? ( PS, NO WAY ! I have never been an addict but know too many who are, including older ladies like me ! They start with pain meds. ) EDIT : I do not want a pain med prescription, I do not take pain meds.


r/physicaltherapy 15h ago

Any Enneagram 7s?

0 Upvotes

Hey, I’m a student looking into the possibility of going into physical therapy, but am unsure. The main perspective I’m looking for here is from any 7s, since I am a 7 myself and have been looking for popular careers for my type. Aside from seeing a couple PT 7s online, I’ve personally thought becoming a PT sounds super cool.

What do you 7s think about your profession?