I wish I knew then what I know now. My journey as a PT and Strength coach

Becoming a Lifelong Golfer. Hit Bombs and Play Forever

These are my thoughts based on a question posed by

Mike Makher

In the close to 15 years I have been practicing as a PT and Strength Coach this is the approach I find myself using

Much more simplistic in all aspects of evaluation, testing and treatment. LESS IS MORE

Less tissue and specific dx based approach

More focused on encouraging movements and activities the patient or client can do rather than on their limitations

More focused on finding ways to load and challenge patients/clients day 1 especially in the basic movements of squat, lunge, hinge/lift, push, pull and carry

Much less manual and when it is used I try to make sure the proper narrative accompanies it

More focused on the subjective portion of the evaluation, active listening, asking open-ended questions, etc

Less focused on the objective gather some basic info, rule out red flags and get to work

More focused on simple home programs, motivation and habit building around all aspects of their health

Keep the goal the goal (Thanks to Dan John) Everything I put in a program should have a clearly defined reason and connection to patients wants, needs and goals

Don't take your patient's success or lack of success personally. Give them all of the credit for their wins and when they falter pick them back up but don't blame yourself if you truly did your best

TAKE THESE HOW YOU WANT BUT THEY ARE JUST MY THOUGHTS

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