What’s in a Number? Rethinking a Patient’s Pain Rating
Let’s do an experiment: write down a number between 0 and 10 that indicates how happy you are: 0 means not happy at all, and 10 means extremely happy. Now that the number is written down…
Mechanics of the Subjective Exam: 3 Steps to Delivering Quality Care
Being a sports rehabilitation specialist is like being a private investigator: each new patient is a multifaceted challenge. Why are they limited? Where do they hurt? How can we prevent them from hurting?To solve the…
Why Physical Therapy Specialist Certification Is Worth Your Time
Trying to decide if a specialty certification program is right for you? Consider Dr. Ashley Campbell’s story:I strive for excellence in everything I do, and my career is no exception! After graduating with my DPT…
3 Key Principles to Consider in Hip Rehabilitation (In Fact, All Rehab!)
Have you ever treated a patient with a chronic (atraumatic) injury who continues to complain of pain and functional limitations no matter how much rehab they’ve completed? This scenario often leads to months (or years!)…
The True Benefit of Isometric Exercises
An isometric contraction is a static form of exercise in which a muscle contracts to produce force without an appreciable change in muscle length and without visible joint movement.1 We learn these…
Why Therapists Love MedBridge
