We had another great week in class. We were able to finish the cervical exam and start discussing interventions. The students did a great job with learning mobilizations. I am really proud of how everyone is trying new techniques on several people not just their lab partners. It is so beneficial for them to palpate as many different bodies as they can. I am not certain that the students necessarily believe how important it is but it will definitely pay off for them.
In lecture we spoke about some of the exciting research that has been coming out in the past few years. Namely we discussed clinical prediction rules which allow us, as therapists, to predict the likelihood of being successful with our treatment if our patients meet certain criteria. I get so pumped about this stuff....I hope it wears off on my students. I told the students that when they go out on their clinicals they will be teaching the new literature to other more experienced therapists who have not been exposed to it.
Tomorrow I will be back in the clinic. Literally, practicing what I preach all week long.
