Misc
Joint Sounds and Noise
Sounds often are used to assist a healthcare professional in making a diagnosis. The characteristic sounds and noise coming from the heart or lungs provide clues to determine whether something is wrong. Listening to the sounds of the stomach and bowels is an important clinical tool in diagnosing bowel obstructions. Sounds and noise coming from…
Read MoreSelfish Athlete Syndrome
Irish Runner and double Olympic medial winner Noel Carroll said “Runners may make better lovers but sometimes (there’re) lousy spouses”. Exercising for health is different from training for a marathon, Ironman Triathlon, or double-century bike ride. Exercising for health requires 3 hours a week. Training for competitive sports can require 14 plus hours a…
Read MoreWithstanding the Test of Time
Hearing a song on the radio that was released when I was a teenager often reminds me of a specific bygone year. For instance, … For some popular songs it is more difficult to recognize when the song was released because the song has played throughout the decades. Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get it On” is…
Read MoreSecond Opinion Physical Therapist
Getting and providing second opinions regarding medical care is a common practice. Getting and providing second opinions from a physical therapist is a less common practice, but why? Decisions regarding healthcare can by very important. There are times and situations when getting a second opinion regarding healthcare advice are a prudent action. Studies have shown…
Read MoreAttributes/Values When Dealing with Chronic Medical Conditions
If, I have seen farther than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants Isaac Newton, 1676. I believe I have seen more, understood more, because I have figuratively been lifted on or climbed on the shoulders of mentors and role models. I have had opportunity to be exposed some remarkable Giants, role…
Read MoreRunning Injury – Asking better questions – Socratic Method
As a clinician and as a participant in internet discussion forums related to running injuries I have the opportunity to observe and respond to questions. The questions asked by individuals who are striving to solve repetitive use injuries are varied, in terms of type of questions and the degree of sophistication of the questions. Many…
Read MoreConflict Between Evidence Based Medicine – Patient Centered Based Medicine Why it is important
Evidence based medicine is the integration of best research evidence, with clinical expertise, and patient values. Evidence based medicine, a process of turning clinical problems into questions and then systematically locating, appraising, and using contemporaneous research findings as the basis for clinical decisions. Population based outcome research has repeatedly documented that patients who do receive…
Read MoreEfficient Physical Therapy: One Therapists’ Opinion
“The stupidest question, is the question that has not been asked, or there are no stupid questions” Albert Einstein. A search of the internet using the term” speedy home repair” will turn up large number of businesses. Using the search term “speedy Physical Therapy” will result in zero listings. When it comes to Physical Therapy…
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