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How to pick your physical therapist – Christian Harris, PT, DPT, OCS

How to pick your physical therapist – Christian Harris, PT, DPT, OCS

Update: 2023-10-27
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The episode discussed the Be Better Club podcast and its goal of sharing stories and promoting healthcare and wellness. Christian Alan Harris, a physical therapist, was introduced as the first guest. He recounted his personal experience as a high school athlete seeking quality care for his injury, which led him to pursue a career as a PT.Christian's practice focuses on delivering quality care to patients, with more one-on-one time and extensive evaluations. They also discussed the different demands of treating athletes and weekend warriors versus chronic pain patients.The episode also covered the misconceptions surrounding physical therapy and imaging, including the medical community's over-reliance on imaging and the need for patients to have a better understanding of their MRIs. They emphasized the importance of counterbalancing this trend and being open-minded about different approaches to physical therapy. They also discussed the complexities of navigating the different specializations in physical therapy and how they can benefit patients.Finally, the meeting discussed the importance of patient education in physical therapy and how it is a vital part of the treatment process. They discussed the challenges of explaining complex concepts to patients and how understanding the patient's perspective is crucial to creating a bridge of understanding. They emphasized that patient education transcends every therapy technique and is essential to the success of the treatment.
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How to pick your physical therapist – Christian Harris, PT, DPT, OCS

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