Communication from PT to Patient

This blog (In Touch PT) is written by an expert Physical Therapist, Harrison Vaughan, who talks about a wide range of subjects in the PT field. However, he seems to focus on treating patients without “quick fixes” such as surgery or shots. This is one of the things I like most about this blog, in addition to his down to earth more “human” language in posting geared toward a wider audience. Anyone, PT or not can fully understand no matter what level of education they are at. His case studies are not this way, but they are also geared toward other practicing PTs.

What I don’t like are some of the interviews with other experts that he includes. Interviews include at lot of “side language” or fillers between the information that you’re really looking for. This “side language” hides the relevant information and takes more time to read.

Obtained from hopeforteens.org

One particular article addresses communication within the PT field. It’s an interview between the blog author Harrison Vaughan and the author of the book “The Best Therapy Practice” John Vacovec. John talks about the problem with PTs telling their patients to go a physician because they like they have a rotator cuff tear, for example. They patient will then go to the physician already thinking they know more than the physician. He talks about the issues with this and the lack of fellowship between therapist and physician because of it. I believe this is something to be concerned about, and keep in mind when talking to a patient in my future.

Link to the article: https://intouchpt.wordpress.com/2016/02/17/the-best-therapy-experience/

Link to the blog: https://intouchpt.wordpress.com/about-2/

Outside link about what a PT can or cannot diagnose: http://www.interfysio.com/blog/physicians-medical-diagnosis-versus-physical-therapists-diagnosis/