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An interesting article for physical therapists about the importance of a thorough assessment for any patients with neck pain.  In this article Paul Ingraham also looks at the evidence that suggests that cervical spinal manipulative therapy — neck cracking — might be dangerous, with minimal benefits to justify the risk.  

As a physical therapist you probably have uttered the words, "you are tight, you need to stretch more." Feel stiff? Tight? Think your range of motion is uncomfortably limited? These things often go together, but they don’t always, and they definitely aren’t the same. Wrapping your head around the difference is good human body owner’s manual stuff. Be sure to join your fellow physical therapists on our Facebook Page http://Facebook.com/ptsource

Physical Therapists teach proper lifting techniques to avoid injury or during recovery from an injury.  But is lifting with your legs, not your back really important?  Should physical therapists change their way of teaching this common concept.  Find out in this article from Paul Ingraham at PainScience.com Join Our Facebook Group Here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpt/

Physical Therapists treat many ankle injuries from athletes to slip and falls.  But is there a way to identify those at risk of future ankle sprains?  Learn how we as physical therapists can improve our treatment of ankle sprains. Today's article is from Mick Hughes at mickhughes.physio  

In today's episode I share an article about evidence based medicine.  I also share a way to break through that salary cap as a physical therapist and earn more by creating a simple online product using your knowledge as a physical therapist.   Be sure to join our free Facebook Group for physical therapists that want to share their knowledge with more people and earn more in the process. Click this link to join your fellow physical therapists:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpt/

Hey fellow physical therapist! In today's episode I share an interesting article from Dr. Kerrigan, MD who has done extensive research into running and particularly, running injuries.  While we have thought for many years in physical therapy that running injuries mostly occur at impact, Dr. Kerrigan shares a unique twist to this thinking. Be sure to join our private Facebook Community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpt/

I'm creating a private group of physical therapists that want to grow their monthly income combining their skills as a physical therapist with the power of internet marketing.  If that sounds interesting to you then go here to join our private FB group.  See you on the inside and stay tuned for some awesome training I have in store for you. Here is the group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpt/

Today's article is by Paul Ingraham at painscience.com. Are the little bundles of nerves that exit your spine the wellspring of visceral vitality? Will your organs wilt like neglected house plants if your nerve roots are slightly impinged? This is what many chiropractors would like their customers to believe — while others speak out against it. Do you think the physical therapy profession has done enough to educate the public on who we are and what we do? I would love to feature articles that you, the listeners suggest.  Feel free to send me articles to include on future episodes at:  matt.laporte@gmail.com  Subject: PT Source Article Suggestion

Physical Therapists see plenty of patients with ITB issues. For decades, everyone mostly assumed that the IT band was irritated by rubbing back and forth over a bump of bone on the side of the knee, the lateral epicondyle, and so it was often called a iliotibial band friction syndrome. This was then challenged.  So what's the latest in this ITB research. Do you agree with the article? Give us your input and opinion on our FB Page at:  https://www.facebook.com/ptsource

On today's episode I share a unique and powerful Facebook Strategy. Whether you are a physical therapy clinic owner or just want to market your skills and services, this strategy works great.

Ever want to be more, earn more and help more as a physical therapist? I have some new things in store and I think you are going to be excited about what I have to share.   Join our private community that I talk about in this episode here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/650610571800161/

A runner enters your physical therapy clinic and says that have knee pain.  Is hip strengthening an answer to their pain? In today's article Paul Ingraham of PainScience.com explores this topic. Let us know your thoughts about this article on our Facebook page: http://www.Facebook.com/ptsource

As a physical therapist do you use ultrasound on a regular basis?  Does it work? Most physical therapy clinics have an ultrasound unit, but should they? According to Paul Ingraham of PainScience.com, although ultrasound is almost certainly useful for some patients, some of the time, it is not a reliable or evidence-based therapy, and enjoys far more credibility than it deserves. Listen in to hear why ultrasound may not be all it's touted to be. As always, we want your opinion.  Visit our Facebook page to give us your opinion on this article: http://Facebook.com/ptsource

Physical therapists around the world still do not have a firm grasp on this common problem. As Paul Ingraham of PainScience.com states, "Although a truly mind-boggling amount of scientific research has been done to try to understand the mechanics of the knee joint, the evidence is complex and contradictory." Enjoy this latest episode as we uncover the latest and greatest articles and blog posts in the world of physical therapy. 

According to Paul Ingraham of PainScience.com, the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) may not be all it's cracked up to be. He describes concerns that may cast doubt on the validity of FMS in general, as well as the much broader idea of corrective exercises, which need problems to correct, such as core weakness or poor posture. If you are a physical therapist, personal trainer or in exercise science and you use the FMS tell us your thoughts on our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ptsource/

Greg Lehman at greglehman.ca is a physiotherapist, chiropractor and strength and conditioning specialist treating musculoskeletal disorders within a biopsychosocial model.  In this episode find out Greg's explanation of hip extension and how it relates,if at all, to pain and injury.

Always ice an injury, right? Find out what Paul Ingraham of PainScience.com  thinks about this topic.  As Paul states,  "I study the science of aches and pains and injuries — mostly musculoskeletal and rehab stuff, which is often surprisingly weird and interesting — and translate it for patients and professionals."

An article by Kenny Venere at physiologicalpt.com.  Physical therapy has a unique problem with providing ineffective treatments and this is due to the lack of immediate consequence for our continued use of ineffective treatments.