Dual Board Certified Physical Therapist and Strength & Conditioning Coach
Yonkers, NY
Joined March 2018
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Medicare needs a built-in inflationary update; Please cosponsor H.R. 10073 @RepBowman #PTAdvocacy #ReformMedicareNow
Reform the broken Medicare Fee Schedule and support H.R. 2474, H.R. 6371 and S. 4935 @RepBowman @gillibrandny @SenSchumer #PTAdvocacy
Shout out to all the middle agers still getting it! Being fit at 27 versus 47 are two different animals. While definitely more barriers as we age (physiology, responsibilities, periodic aches) it’s still doable n arguably even more important. Keep getting it!
Why do so many people become outraged when human adaptability is showcased at it finest? To the contrary, shouldn’t we be celebrating what we’re capable via methodical progressions? Too many movement police out there, not enough enthusiasts. We’re not cars!
It's frustrating when athletes want sensationalized therapies (cupping, dry needling, compression sleeves etc) but frown upon suggested load management covering mechanical and lifestyle factors. Social media has played a HUGE role. Key driver - former is sexy/$; latter is mundane
Before the online insults begin directed at new exercisers, realize that they’re already facing many barriers. Let’s try to remain kind and empathetic towards them, so they can cont their fitness journey beyond March. And for HCPs/trainers poking fun, shame on you!
If we address posture, does it ensure relief from pain? Many people experience pain despite having “good posture,” while others with imperfect posture feel no pain. Make it make sense
.@RepBowman @gillibrandny @SenSchumer Congress must act! Stop harmful Medicare cuts to physical therapy #FightTheCut
Doing well in life means: loved ones around, a good meal today, a roof over your head, goals to strive for, access to clean water, a supportive family, staying active, good health, steady employment, and waking up each day. Let's value these basics!
.@RepBowman @gillibrandny @SenSchumer Congress must act! Stop harmful Medicare cuts to physical therapy #FightTheCut
As a profession, we need to reconcile our ideals with reality. While it’s nice to see 1 patient per hour, Medicare physical therapy reimbursements are as low now as in 1994 — when the dollar held 52% more value than today.
Exploring the BPS model with all of its nuances is captivating. At face value, however, it’s application appears to run antithetical to our current healthcare system, meaning patient-centered care doesn’t coexist w declining reimbursement rates.
The catchphrase “knees over toes” doesn’t represent a panacea for knee pain. More so, it reflects human adaptability n the extremes to which our knees are bolstered via small progressions. Whether or not doing such type of exercises are appropriate, well, is context dependent
Diagnostic labels have become more non-specific over the years (I.e. PFP, Lateral hip pain, RCRSP) because we’re realizing that we’re less certain about specific pathoanatomical causes, and just as importantly realize that words matter, to patients. Less is more
Don’t step over gold to pick up silver.
If you’re getting up early after only 5hrs of sleep just so that you could go to the gym or run, go BACK to sleep!
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