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.
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Hi Steve,
I came across your blog somehow (not sure exactly) but glad I did. I'm a physical therapy student. This is a career change for me. I was looking for some advice from a therapist with experience and also a teacher as you are both. I am very nervous about my career in this field due to my older age (32). I am sort of regretting choosing this field as I finish up my DPT because I realize now (too late) after doing clinicals how much physical stamina and exertion is sometimes needed especially in acute care. With that said, I can see myself also teaching half of the time to keep from burning out. I love the class environment, did very well in school and think I'd be an excellent teacher. How do you go about teaching? This is more education unfortuntaely, but can I still work as a PT fulltime and get my teaching credits at night? How did you go about it? And let me know any other advice to calm my anxiety that this field will not be all body aches and pains in my future! Perhaps I'm stressing out over nothing. :) Great meeting you and look forward to speaking with you and continuing to read your future writings.
best regards,
Larry
lspiegel@gmail.com
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