Tough To Treat

Episode 174.mp4

#ThrowbackEpisode 🎧 Finding Hidden Connections in Functional Movement Ever feel like you're missing something in your patient assessments? The key to unlocking persistent pain often lies in hidden movement connections. In Episode 174, Erica dives deep into how subtle movement dysfunctions can contribute to ongoing pain—and more importantly, how to uncover them. She shares real patient cases and practical assessment strategies to help you pinpoint overlooked drivers and improve clinical outcomes. 💡 If you’ve ever wondered how to connect movement patterns with pain presentation, this is an episode you don’t want to miss! 🎧 Revisit Episode 174: Finding Hidden Connections in Functional Movement 👉 homepage - Tough To Treat 👇 What’s the most surprising movement connection you’ve found in a patient? Share your insights below! #functionalmovement #toughtotreat #physiotherapy #physicaltherapy #sportsperformance #clinicalreasoning #neckpain #backpain #runners #golfers #rowing #painwithsitting #clinicaleducation

#Throwback Episode Spotlight 🎧 Could a stiff big toe really impact the entire lower quarter? Absolutely! One of our most overlooked episodes—Episode 173—dives deep into how limitations at the 1st MTP joint can ripple through gait, movement patterns, and even affect joints far from the toe itself. 💡 Spoiler alert: The primary driver isn't always where you expect it! 🔎 Highlights Include: Practical ways to assess foot and toe stiffness How subtle foot compensations alter your patient’s movement strategies Creative interventions that look beyond the obvious to treat the root cause Ready to revisit this clinical gem? You might find something new that transforms your practice! 🎧 Listen (again!) to Episode 173: "A Stiff 1st MTP Joint Can Affect Everything!" 👉 buff.ly/2mT1Fcv 👇 What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Share below! #ThrowbackEpisode #PhysicalTherapy #ManualTherapy #ToughToTreat #ClinicalReasoning #HolisticCare #MovementMatters #LowerQuarter #FootMechanics #BigToe #PTCommunity

TTT IG Reel- It's about them-not you.mp4

Shift the Focus: It’s About Them, Not You When working with patients, your words matter. 💡 The way you frame progress can shape their mindset and motivation. Instead of saying: ❌ “I can do this for you…” ❌ “I use this technique…” Try: ✅ “You will feel more confident in your movement.” ✅ “You will be able to return to what you love.” Empower your patients by focusing on their future, their progress, and their results. 💬 Do you agree? How do you frame success in your practice? Drop your thoughts in the comments! #PatientCenteredCare #PhysicalTherapy #EmpowerYourPatients #ToughToTreat #PTInsights #ClinicalCommunication #HolisticHealing #MovementMatters #PTCommunity

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Build Your Personal Brand as a Clinician Even if you work in a hospital system or under an organization, you can still create your own unique “brand” as a clinician. 🎯 Identifying your strengths is the first step to defining your niche and standing out in your role. 💡 Tools like StrengthFinder 2.0 or the free High 5 Test can help you uncover your top strengths and guide your personal branding journey. Links to both are in our bio! 🌟 Have you taken the assessments? Drop your top strengths in the comments below—we’d love to hear from you! #PersonalBranding #PhysicalTherapy #PTInsights #StrengthsBasedLeadership #ToughToTreat #ClinicianSuccess #High5Test #CliftonStrengths #HealthcareLeadership #PTCommunity

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Working with the right patients shouldn’t feel like a chore—it should fuel your passion. Specializing in a specific patient population allows you to leverage your strengths, refine your expertise, and find deeper satisfaction in your work. 💡 When you align your skills with the patients you’re most passionate about, both you and your patients benefit. Have you specialized in a particular area? Drop a comment and share your experience! ⬇️ #PhysicalTherapy #ClinicalSpecialization #FindYourNiche #ToughToTreat #PTInsights #PelvicHealth #ComplexCases #PatientCare #PTCommunity

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Segmenting your clientele can help identify your ideal client avatar. And as we’ve covered previously, this can help get clients in the door and set you apart from other therapists. #toughtotreat #physicaltherapist #physicaltherapybusiness

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When progressing patients to higher levels of exercise, it’s common to uncover non-optimal movement patterns. Observing your patient as they perform the exercise is crucial—not just to ensure they can complete it, but to identify areas that may need refinement for better outcomes. Consider starting the session with the exercise you want to trial, or save 10 to 15 minutes at the end to let your patient attempt it. 🎧 Subscribe to Tough to Treat for weekly insights on managing complex cases. 📩 Don’t miss out—visit buff.ly/2mT1Fcv to sign up for our newsletter today!

Write down what exercies you want to do in you note (1).mp4

Have you ever walked into a follow up session with a patient and not known what you were going to do with them that day? Yeah, I think we've all been there. Here is Erica's tip for making sure that doesn't happen to you! #Toughtotreat #physicaltherapy #planahead #beprepared #treatment #patients #clinicpractice

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Breath holding: Is it necessary or a learned behavior?

Red Flags Shoulder Pain.mp4

Continuing with our Red Flags- Here are things to consider when seeing someone with shoulder pain. Download and subscribe to our weekly podcast for more great insights to treating the Tough To Treat patient! #toughtotreat #Redflags #clinician #healthcare #physicaltherapy

What makes you unique as a PT (1).mp4

It’s sometimes hard to think about the business end of things when you’re a therapist. After all, you really just want to help people right? But you have to get the right patients coming to see you. The patients that light you up inside and make you excited to go to work. One way to get them in your door is by identifying what makes you unique as a clinician. What sets you apart from other clinicians? Share in the comments! #toughtotreat #valueproposition #marketing #physicaltherapist #attractclients

Tough To Treat.mp4

In this short clip, Susan covers how to assess and influence the movement of the pelvis for pelvic girdle pain through innominate rotation. Listen to Tough to Treat for more insights on treating the tough to treat! buff.ly/2mT1Fcv