38 min
Unveiling PT's Hidden Curriculum: Communication, Mentorship, and Beyond The Modern Pain Podcast
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Summary
In this conversation, Mark Kargela interviews Seth Peterson about various topics in physical therapy practice and education. They discuss the challenges of PT education, the role of manual therapy, the influence of social media on PT practice, the importance of mentorship, the value of communication in PT practice, the state of continuing education in PT, and the role of PTs as primary care musculoskeletal practitioners.
Takeaways
- PT education should focus on developing safe clinicians and providing mentorship to help clinicians become skilled practitioners.
- There is value in manual therapy, but it should be used in conjunction with other interventions and tailored to the individual patient.
- Social media can create idea cults and confusion for young clinicians, but mentorship and critical thinking can help navigate these challenges.
- Communication skills are essential for PTs and should be emphasized in education and practice.
- Continuing education in PT should be evidence-based and focus on developing clinical reasoning and case management skills.
- PTs have the potential to serve as primary care musculoskeletal practitioners, but there are barriers that need to be addressed, such as expanding PTs' scope of practice.
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📸 - Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/modernpaincare/
🐦 - Follow us on Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/modernpaincare/
🎙️ - Listen to our Podcast - https://www.modernpaincare.com
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Modern Pain Care is a company dedicated to spreading evidence-based and person-centered information about pain, prevention, and overall fitness and wellness
Summary
In this conversation, Mark Kargela interviews Seth Peterson about various topics in physical therapy practice and education. They discuss the challenges of PT education, the role of manual therapy, the influence of social media on PT practice, the importance of mentorship, the value of communication in PT practice, the state of continuing education in PT, and the role of PTs as primary care musculoskeletal practitioners.
Takeaways
- PT education should focus on developing safe clinicians and providing mentorship to help clinicians become skilled practitioners.
- There is value in manual therapy, but it should be used in conjunction with other interventions and tailored to the individual patient.
- Social media can create idea cults and confusion for young clinicians, but mentorship and critical thinking can help navigate these challenges.
- Communication skills are essential for PTs and should be emphasized in education and practice.
- Continuing education in PT should be evidence-based and focus on developing clinical reasoning and case management skills.
- PTs have the potential to serve as primary care musculoskeletal practitioners, but there are barriers that need to be addressed, such as expanding PTs' scope of practice.
Check out Seth on X
The doors are open to Modern Pain Pro! Check out https://modernpainpro.com for all the details and to join us inside!
*********************************************************************
📸 - Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/modernpaincare/
🐦 - Follow us on Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/modernpaincare/
🎙️ - Listen to our Podcast - https://www.modernpaincare.com
____________________________________
Modern Pain Care is a company dedicated to spreading evidence-based and person-centered information about pain, prevention, and overall fitness and wellness
38 min