Sometimes physical therapists (PTs) have a reputation for ‘pain and tourture’. As a profession, we are known to find where the source of your pain or dysfunction is coming from. Hopefully, there is a connection for you to ultimately feel good about your movement, your activity level, and your overall tolerance to having physical therapy as part of your rehabilitation.

I have heard more commonly that negative experiences were of feeling rushed, not being heard, unable to get an appointment, or that there was a different therapist with each visit.

I am the only therapist. I will have a phone conversation with you prior to meeting with you. I spend an hour minimum with you per visit. I write your physical therapy encounter down for you afterward, so you do not need to remember everything we discussed.

I have had the opportunity to work in several hospital settings, both inpatient and outpatient.  There are several diagnoses that I have been exposed to and treated.  I will be honest with you. If I am unfamiliar with your particular diagnosis, we will discuss options.

It is common to be uncomfortable to be touched, especially to an area that is personal or painful. I will first watch you move and have you touch what is painful so I can see what that feels like to you.

I try to make improvements in your movement patterns that will best benefit you.  I will not recommend you to do a hard core exercise class or run a marathon if that is not going to honor your needs.