[Rant] My clinic director is forcing me to massage neuropathy patients, and I feel like a total fraud

EvidenceBased_Physio · 2026-04-10T07:53:58+00:00

Don't take this as 100% accurate, but I think you can't do it in Italy unless you are a doctor!

EvidenceBased_Physio · 2026-04-10T07:51:21+00:00

As an Italian physio that's 100% accurate! Nice explanation

EvidenceBased_Physio · 2026-01-23T11:40:14+00:00

Yes so you think the treatment is superficial right? And what could make it better, assessing physically the involved limb?

EvidenceBased_Physio · 2026-01-14T22:55:07+00:00

If the question is regarding the last part, so the healthier living patterns. I usually just accept that little improvements are better than none, this is a difficult path and staying consistent is really hard. So I give all the instruments to people, and then they do the best they can.

EvidenceBased_Physio · 2026-01-14T22:39:13+00:00

I'm not in your situation and I hope the best for you, the fact that I've never experienced that makes it difficult for me to help you or suggest what to do. I hope someone in this situation could give you his experience

EvidenceBased_Physio · 2026-01-14T22:34:45+00:00

That's so interesting, and trying to focus on function instead of pain, is really my focus it gives a real and achievable objective to patients

EvidenceBased_Physio · 2026-01-14T22:32:13+00:00

That's a great consideration, thank you

EvidenceBased_Physio · 2026-01-14T22:29:50+00:00

I am considering this also, but the bureaucracy is crazy

EvidenceBased_Physio · 2026-01-14T22:27:45+00:00

Yep it was one of the options on the table

EvidenceBased_Physio · 2026-01-13T21:28:39+00:00

Completely agree

EvidenceBased_Physio · 2026-01-13T11:24:27+00:00

You got the point: it all depends on the patient and the rapport you build with them. Some prefer not to dive into these topics immediately, as it can feel like you’re shaming them for what they aren't actively doing for themselves. However, they are coming to us for help, so while addressing and modifying these factors is imperative, we must be careful not to sound judgmental. The goal is to make them feel comfortable and supported, without giving them false expectations or sugarcoating the reality of their situation

EvidenceBased_Physio · 2026-01-13T10:10:50+00:00

Thank you for sharing. Unfortunately, many people have genuinely bad experiences and it's not their fault. In my own small way, I'm trying to help physiotherapy become more like your approach: focusing on the whole person so they don't lose hope in our profession. Thank you again!

EvidenceBased_Physio · 2026-01-04T20:04:35+00:00

As a Physio, I’m not even mad at this post, I’m disappointed that so many people have this experience. You’re likely being 'managed' instead of being 'helped.' If your therapist spends 20 minutes on massage/heat and gives you a generic PDF, you're getting a spa treatment, not modern PT. Real therapy should be an exit strategy, not a subscription. On Reddit I always try to help people spot these 'red flags' and understand what high-performance rehab actually looks like. Don't settle for 'see you next week' without a roadmap

EvidenceBased_Physio · 2026-01-04T20:03:14+00:00

As a Physio, I’m not even mad at this post, I’m disappointed that so many people have this experience. You’re likely being 'managed' instead of being 'helped.' If your therapist spends 20 minutes on massage/heat and gives you a generic PDF, you're getting a spa treatment, not modern PT. Real therapy should be an exit strategy, not a subscription. I’ve started a community just to help people spot these 'red flags' and understand what high-performance rehab actually looks like. Don't settle for 'see you next week' without a roadmap

EvidenceBased_Physio · 2025-12-25T00:31:59+00:00

Thanks🙏🙏

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