Posts Tagged ‘Physiotherapist’
How to mitigate risks & enhance benefits of DIY care of non-traumatic musculoskeletal pain
My January 2026 visit to my healthcare provider was shocking: my coinsurance deductible is twice as much as last year. My health insurance company increased my premium by 25%. Around the same time, I am doing a “do-it-yourself” repair of my Wi-Fi system. My Physical Therapy practice is a one-man shop. So, one of my…
Read MoreHow Horizontal Body Proportions “Inverted Triangle” Can Relate to Back Pain
A current patient with recalcitrant back pain is challenging me to look for innovative strategies for treatment. This 29-year-old male has a 3-year history of low back pain. The pain occurs daily, with an average intensity of 3 out of 10. The symptoms are worse with prolonged sitting. Worse on days that he is more…
Read MoreEscaping the Drama Triangle: Practical Tactics for Direct Dialogue Between Physical Therapists & Surgeons.
Earlier in my Physical Therapy career, I joined a pain management team at a teaching hospital. Team members included an Anesthesiologist, Primary Care Provider, Physical Therapist, Psychologist, and others. We held team meetings to discuss chronic pain patients. Few would dispute that face-to-face real-time communication was a particularly effective way to provide care. Unfortunately, the…
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