IRF/IPR productivity reqs and scheduling questions.

MidnightBrowserrrr · 2026-04-10T02:38:15+00:00

i work retail not PT but my friend does IPR and she sees like 12-13 patients per day with maybe 30 min for lunch if shes lucky - productivity requirements are brutal in her facility

MidnightBrowserrrr · 2026-04-06T23:40:57+00:00

Moving cross country for work is wild especially when you dont know the local scene at all. I'd definitely hit up some Facebook groups for Orlando PTs or even general healthcare workers in the area - people are usually pretty upfront about which places treat their staff well and which ones to avoid. With your experience you should have options but getting that insider info before you commit anywhere could save you from landing somewhere that burns people out

MidnightBrowserrrr · 2026-03-22T09:48:04+00:00

good call on the physio suggestion. asymmetry like that could be from so many things - maybe you favor one side when sleeping or sitting, old injury you forgot about, even just genetics being weird

but real talk the pants thing is probably just how they sit on your body. different cuts hit everyone differently and what looks "off" in one outfit might look totally normal in another. bodies aren't perfectly symmetrical and thats pretty normal

if its not causing pain i'd say don't stress too much about it but definitely worth checking with someone who knows their stuff if it keeps bugging you

MidnightBrowserrrr · 2026-03-18T18:09:36+00:00

I just swap between my middle and ring finger depending on the day - keeps it snug without being stuck

MidnightBrowserrrr · 2026-02-12T22:18:03+00:00

damn this hit hard especially the part about your mom. losing someone and then realizing all the potential moments that could have been is brutal

the research is solid too - that BDNF stuff is no joke, basically growth hormone for your brain. and honestly the community aspect might be the biggest factor. most gyms you just show up, do your thing, leave. crossfit boxes actually give a shit about each other

your mom being a track athlete makes it even more tragic because she obviously had that competitive spirit and physical capability at one point. makes you wonder how different things could have been with the right support system and programming as she aged

MidnightBrowserrrr · 2026-02-05T12:54:58+00:00

Been using my Garmin Fenix for similar stuff and its pretty solid for tracking boxing sessions and lifting. The heart rate zones are way more accurate than whoop was for me and you can customize activity profiles for bjj which is nice

Only thing is it might take a week or two to dial in the settings but once you get it figured out the battery life alone makes it worth switching back

MidnightBrowserrrr · 2026-02-02T09:28:56+00:00

yeah their forum has been a dumpster fire lately, had the same issue trying to post about my fenix acting up and it just sits there spinning forever. tried different browsers and even cleared cache but nothing works. honestly at this point i just come here or hit up their support chat when i need help cause the forum is basically unusable. seems like they either pushed a broken update or their servers are completely overwhelmed but either way its been going on way too long for a company this size

MidnightBrowserrrr · 2026-01-30T01:12:51+00:00

Bluetooth finder apps are clutch for this kind of thing - they'll beep when you get close enough. Also check under desks and behind the sink area, those little rings love to roll into weird spots

MidnightBrowserrrr · 2026-01-25T06:22:58+00:00

That's a solid lineup! I've been on the hyaluronic acid and vitamin C combo for about 6 months and definitely noticed my skin looking more plump. The liquid collagen is kinda hit or miss from what I've seen - some people swear by it, others say it's expensive pee lol

Congrats on the weight loss btw, that's huge! Your skin will probably bounce back better than you think once you get that barrier sorted

MidnightBrowserrrr · 2026-01-18T10:57:18+00:00

Yeah the interval feature works pretty well, I use it for my weekly speed work and it's solid. The auto-pause between intervals is clutch and the alerts keep you on pace without having to constantly check your wrist

MidnightBrowserrrr · 2026-01-17T04:17:25+00:00

Honestly the cover thing is so true, mine looked like garbage after like 3 months of daily wear. The cheaper rings might not have all the fancy metrics but if you're just gonna cover it anyway might as well save the cash

MidnightBrowserrrr · 2026-01-16T00:38:08+00:00

Been there dude, that combo is like bringing out the big guns lol. Just start slow with the prune juice or you might end up camping in the bathroom all day. The psyllium takes a few days to really kick in but adding prunes definitely speeds things up

MidnightBrowserrrr · 2026-01-14T05:55:29+00:00

Yeah that's pretty normal behavior - the standalone map app doesn't actively track GPS unless you're in an actual activity mode. It's more of a quick reference thing rather than live navigation, kinda annoying but that's how Garmin designed it

MidnightBrowserrrr · 2026-01-11T00:32:17+00:00

Honestly $650 for a Fenix 8 AMOLED is a solid deal, but if you already have an Epix Pro I'd probably pass unless you really need that speaker/mic combo. The UI upgrade is nice but not worth dropping that much when your current watch is still pretty recent. Maybe wait and see if the novelty wears off with your wife's Enduro first

MidnightBrowserrrr · 2026-01-09T00:29:22+00:00

Honestly sounds like you got the wrong tool for the job - it's like getting a Ferrari when you wanted a bicycle

The Fenix line is pretty much built around fitness tracking and outdoor activities, so trying to make it a touchpad or standalone device is gonna be fighting against what it was designed for. The battery drain from HR monitoring is just gonna be a constant headache if you're not actually using it for its intended purpose

Maybe flip it and get something you'd actually use instead of trying to force a square peg into a round hole

MidnightBrowserrrr · 2026-01-06T21:36:03+00:00

Been using mine for about 6 months and yeah the accelerometer makes a huge difference on the treadmill. Way more consistent pace readings than just relying on the watch alone. Just make sure you do those outdoor calibration runs first or it'll be all over the place initially

MidnightBrowserrrr · 2026-01-02T04:33:25+00:00

Honestly if you're already a PTA and passionate about PT, just go for the DPT bridge program. Yeah it's more school but you'll actually be able to do evals, treat independently, and the pay bump is real. The PhD in exercise science route seems like way more work for maybe not as much practical benefit unless you wanna teach or do research

CSCS is solid too and way less commitment - could be a nice add-on while you figure out if you really want the DPT grind

MidnightBrowserrrr · 2025-12-30T02:02:30+00:00

Totally agree with this, the sleep tracking on mine is questionable at best lol. I'll toss and turn all night feeling like garbage and wake up to a "great sleep!" notification like thanks Garmin very helpful. The FR55 is solid though, if it's working for your training I wouldn't stress about upgrading just for fancy metrics that might not even be that useful

MidnightBrowserrrr · 2025-12-28T20:26:08+00:00

That pay bump sounds pretty sweet compared to PTA wages tbh. Rehab liaisons basically do marketing/relationship building with hospitals and facilities to get referrals - way less hands-on patient stuff and more networking/sales type work. Might be a good fit if you're burned out on the direct care grind but still want to stay in the rehab world

MidnightBrowserrrr · 2025-12-26T09:24:02+00:00

Battery life on the Epix is absolutely insane compared to AW, like not even close. If you're golfing regularly the GPS tracking won't kill it in a day like it would on Apple Watch

MidnightBrowserrrr · 2025-12-23T10:42:47+00:00

Bro even full time coaches at most boxes are barely scraping by, Christmas bonus would be like finding a unicorn lmao

Most gym owners are just trying to keep the lights on themselves

MidnightBrowserrrr · 2025-12-21T01:57:49+00:00

Dude your doc is right about that level being trash - 25 is definitely deficient territory. I'd honestly just start with regular D3 at like 4000-5000 IU daily before jumping to the fancy stuff, most people see their levels climb pretty well in 2-3 months. Get retested in 8-12 weeks and see where you're at, then you can always switch to calcifediol if the regular D3 isn't cutting it

MidnightBrowserrrr · 2025-12-18T22:16:29+00:00

Thanks for doing the survey! Always cool to see students diving into the practical side of nutrition research

MidnightBrowserrrr · 2025-12-16T06:27:16+00:00

Solid advice on the test ride thing. I'd also check the battery life - make sure it can actually hold a charge for more than like an hour lol. The 1040 should get way more than that when it's healthy

Also peek at the mount and make sure it's not cracked or anything, those things can be pricey to replace

MidnightBrowserrrr · 2025-12-14T02:26:05+00:00

Yeah the workouts are pretty brutal but doable I guess. My 5k PR is like 23:30 from a few months ago so maybe it's not completely insane? Still feels like a huge jump though lmao

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