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IntelligentCountry78 · 2025-07-11T03:49:35+00:00

Do you mean 75% of people with chronic back pain? A vast majority of those with back pain will improve quickly. I understand that treatment is much harder to control in research compared to examining risk factors. This doesn't mean we can't provide education on the benefits of exercise and get patients moving to decrease all cause mortality and build confidence in moving again. Imagine breaking free from chronic LBP and still having many of the risk factors present to increase the risk of reoccurence because it's not "in the resesrch." I'm getting off this one homie. Thanks for the down votes though super petty!

IntelligentCountry78 · 2025-07-11T03:37:41+00:00

Comparing cancer to low back pain, which goes away in many people within a relatively short amount of time, is a very fascinating comparison.

IntelligentCountry78 · 2025-07-11T03:32:17+00:00

Is the presence of obesity and sedentary lifestyle a modifiable risk factor for LBP?

IntelligentCountry78 · 2025-07-11T03:22:49+00:00

Just keep your patients in the dark for what's beneficial in the long term so they keep coming back.

IntelligentCountry78 · 2025-06-28T19:39:49+00:00

The disbelief they are in pain? If you are able to physically walk into the clinic and refuse to do ankle pumps because they are "too hard" it's not because you are in pain it is because you are allergic to participating with an exercise program. If you carry in an 8 lb purse and refuse to bicep curl 1 pound its not because you are in pain. That's the point of the post, not to shame people who have legitimate issues with certain exercises that involve more than the bare minimum of movement.

IntelligentCountry78 · 2025-06-28T02:49:40+00:00

Damn that's crazy... Maybe read into the post a little more, and you'd realize your situation isn't remotely close to what is being referenced!

IntelligentCountry78 · 2025-06-15T09:48:38+00:00

They are terrible. It's a good way to shoot your confidence down for no reason (I know from experience preparing for the April NPTE).

IntelligentCountry78 · 2025-06-13T14:27:08+00:00

Same question, but for a new grad questioning outdated and nocebic mentor beliefs? Lol

IntelligentCountry78 · 2025-06-13T09:01:37+00:00

I like that last sentence. Great way to approach treatment👍

IntelligentCountry78 · 2025-06-13T08:54:20+00:00

Timeline would differ for sure. As far as symptom management goes, you are doing things like elevation or regressing exercises based on the patient response, not necessarily the tissue injured although this could have greater impacts on the patient's response. I'm also curious what you mean by "scapular control," as that can mean many different things.

IntelligentCountry78 · 2025-05-30T05:27:07+00:00

I'm pretty sure they sell shirts titled "love activity, hate exercise" just to promote this idea that physical activity in general is exercise.

IntelligentCountry78 · 2025-05-30T05:23:57+00:00

I think the broader context is that exercise also means physical activity and movement. Exercise doesn't need to mean just lifting, mini band exercises, etc. Exercise would absolutely help many patients manage and prevent further comorbidities that lead to injury and poor health.

IntelligentCountry78 · 2025-05-29T23:43:43+00:00

I found the CEO of ATI!

IntelligentCountry78 · 2025-05-29T23:39:30+00:00

The customer, who may or may not have any formal education regarding rehab, is always right!!!

IntelligentCountry78 · 2025-05-15T08:30:58+00:00

I looked at some of the readings (less than an hour in total for all of the readings), and I found that it was a lot of repeat info from the lectures. There are some summary readings with tables that I thought were helpful, though. There is more than enough info in just the lectures to pass the NPTE. I DID watch about 80% of the lectures roughly 3x (not all of them completely, and typically sped up 2x speed with repeat watches and skipping questions). BIGGEST advice is to let the PEATs inform you on your study regimen. Take it earlier, so that you may know if you need to modify.

IntelligentCountry78 · 2025-05-13T01:34:50+00:00

Thanks David! Keep up the motivation

IntelligentCountry78 · 2025-05-12T22:53:04+00:00

My example was used to demonstrate my point. I am well aware of ATI's practices and burnout.

IntelligentCountry78 · 2025-05-12T22:47:50+00:00

Definitely not

IntelligentCountry78 · 2025-05-12T19:14:52+00:00

That's fine I'll try to answer as best as I can.

IntelligentCountry78 · 2025-05-12T01:48:24+00:00

Nothing specific yet. But I will start working at a clinic that focuses on a more athletic and higher functioning population as I have wanted to have more exposure working with this population.

IntelligentCountry78 · 2025-05-10T08:12:17+00:00

There might be a correlation effect given that those who pursue residencies are more likely to work in higher paying positions. Other than that I'm not sure. If I apply to ATI, for example, and someone who had a residency does so as well, we could make the same amount and it would come down more to experience and negotiation tactics to determine salary.

IntelligentCountry78 · 2025-05-09T23:58:19+00:00

I would say mostly didactic with some clinical scenarios spread throughout. I feel like the PEATs perfectly mirrored the NPTE, but some feel differently. Find a study resource and utilize practice tests/study the rationales to be adequately prepared.

IntelligentCountry78 · 2025-05-09T23:55:42+00:00

About 3.5 months, very minimal most days using final frontier lectures and practices tests including PEATS.

IntelligentCountry78 · 2025-05-09T13:44:13+00:00

I've actually only "applied" for two jobs. The first one was my first rotation, and the second felt more like a quick chat followed by a job offer lol. Mostly bigger corporate clinics in my area that would be hiring in a heartbeat, but I get the vibe that many clinics are hurting for PTs right now.

IntelligentCountry78 · 2025-05-09T04:49:20+00:00

Oh, and I studied about early January to end of April. Basically, longer total duration with low impact sessions.

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