Obstetrics & Emergency PT
“I am inspired by people who are able to make a change that causes people to forget that an older model ever existed.”
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outpatient physical therapy
Embracing the Future: A Conversation with Dr. Drew Contreras on the Evolving Role of Physical Therapy
“Physical therapists must embrace their role as a doctoring profession, working at the highest level of their scope and accepting the responsibility that comes with it.”
Why ChatGPT Doesn’t Like ED PT
I spend so much of my time explaining why PTs are critical in the ED. We’re often the right provider at the right time. PTs in the ED have been shown to save costs, improve patient and provider satisfaction, expedite operations, and even decrease opioid use. So, why wouldn’t you want a PT in the ED?
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Manual Therapy in the Emergency Department
What strategies can we use to identify the right patients for manual therapy?
“I think communication is the key. Having a preference for this has been one of the strongest predictors for sure. I do think matching mechanisms is important and we need to look at “where the patient is” to determine need.”
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Referrals and Differential Diagnosis for PTs in the ED
“Understand prevalence data. Understand your strengths and weaknesses.”
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How Physical Therapists Outside the Emergency Setting Could Help Save It
Digital physical therapist triage has the potential to decrease unnecessary ED visits, thereby reducing costs, improving health, and raising patient satisfaction.
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Diagnosing the Future of PT
“The ceiling of your abilities as a PT is higher than you thought!”
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Streamlining ED Care in Singapore
“We need to collaborate with all the healthcare professionals that we work with for the best patient outcomes.”
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Starting an ED Practice in a Rural or Urban Area
“Most patients seen by a PT in the ER are there for a perceived emergency. Education helps the patient understand their symptoms. Understanding calms symptoms, gives patients a locus of control, hope, and a path to start down.”
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Spin Doctors – Managing Dizziness in the ED
Dr. Esmonde’s number one goal is to improve care for patients with vertigo, dizziness, and imbalance by supporting the clinicians who provide that very necessary care.
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