Brianna Reda, SPT

@JMcCallumPT @hjluks Agreed! Thanks for the article!

@Bri_RedaSPT OA is probably more metabolic than mechanical. Check out @hjluks article here:. howardluksmd.com/knee/arthritis…

#PT582 #RP according to the CDC OA is the breakdown of joint cartilage. This would suggest that running could in fact cause OA. However, this study bit.ly/2zTLmWh found that there could be protective effects but they do claim that more research needs to be done.

@anthonyjreda Well... I never use twitter so I obviously never saw this. I love you brother

Appreciation post for @Bri_RedaSPT, who is awesome

Me and my good friends @megansteele_SPT and @TayKit_SPT looking fly in Rhode Island! #NSC #performancehealthacademy @ThePHAcademy

NAU representing at NSC 🙌🏻 @APTAnsc

#PT582 #NM according to this systematic review bit.ly/2NtpnHy there is still mixed evidence. I think I would try it and see how the pt responded. If it worked well for them then I think I would continue utilizing it during the beginning stages of treatment.

#PT582 #MR I think that PTs can make a return to play call! The APTA & CAPTE think so too! bit.ly/2NK059j Iowa just passed legislation so PTs can do this. HOWEVER, PTs making this call should maybe have their OCS or special training in concussion? What are your thoughts?

#PT582 #DS This cite bit.ly/2uu2tYZ found that prehab helps improve physical function before and after surgery. While they are not sure on dosages for best results as of yet, the idea that pts can and should be doing prehab before these invasive surgeries is compelling.

#PT582 #NM sorry I am late! This article talks about how lumbar fusions can cause increased stress on adjacent lumbar areas and into the Is joint due to the fused area no longer moving in a natural way. However, I am unsure about needing a further fusion! bit.ly/2uaFEJy

#PT582 #KS a little late to the party but I think that PT should not be providing nutrition advice unless they have separate certification. According to the APTA you can only bill for it in some states and even then it depends on their laws bit.ly/2NkuieU

#PT582 #TO Oddly enough, this article bit.ly/2yUvbrm states that they did not find any diff btwn group and individual therapy (generally) however, I think that the building of community is a great addition to any therapy and helps our pts.

#PT582 #AP I found this article bit.ly/2KwtlOw talking about how a PT uses aquatic & land therapy to give their pt's with acl injuries quicker recoveries. I would absolutely advocate for aqua therapy it does great things for pts! I am unaware of any contraindications.

@Reannon26 #PT582 #RJ I think that while it is beneficial for us to educate our pts on their conditions I don't think that we should be the #1 person working on their mental fixation with their chronic pain. We can reassure them that they are not crazy and also work on the ABS technique!

@Bri_RedaSPT I think that these health care providers would be very beneficial in treating our patients with chronic pain. What do you think we, as PTs, can do in order to make our end of their treatment better? #PT582 #RJ

#PT582 #RJ I think that PT's can collaborate w/ physicians, psychiatrists/psychologists, and counselors to help those w/ chronic pain. This study showed that pts w/ chronic pain showed increased in QOL when they were served by multiple professions! bit.ly/2yzolY4

#PT582 #SW I think we can still do plyo w/ our elderly pts! Here is an article on why it's helpful! bit.ly/2u4v0TE I think > pt fall w me than @ home (obviously I don't want a fall at all but I don't want fear to keep me from improving their strength and balance)

@JHaggerty_SPT Jenna, sorry I did not see this! I agree it seems M tape has some good support for its benefits.

@t_fitzgerald74 Sorry Taylor! I didn’t see this. I too had some irritation - I wonder how common that is? Great personal insight!

@Bri_RedaSPT I mean, it might be. Just from what I did on Wednesday taping my shoulders back, I felt the correction but I found it uncomfortable and it also was rough to take off. Gave me a little irritation rash too. But maybe for smaller surfaces (like the knee) it wouldn't happen as much!

#PT582 #BR I think both these tapes can be beneficial depending on your patient and what you are taping for. In my opinion, M-tape could be used for more stability purposes while K-tape may be used for re-correctional purposes.

@JHaggerty_SPT Definitely great thoughts ladies! Patient preference is incredibly important. Would there be a time you would NOT go with patient preference?

@megansteele_SPT Megan, many people have been talking about edema with K tape, but I believe we said that there wasn’t a lot of evidence for K tape and edema would it be your first choice for a pt that came in with edema? #pt582

I think there is more evidence behind M-taping, but that there is a place for both in practice. M-tape is definitely for more stability, but K-tape can be very beneficial for cueing and edema! bit.ly/2t873LK #PT582 #BR

@dannyspt13 Danny, I think it is so interesting the different studies seem to claim different things. Do you have enough confidence to say you would use K tape for proprioception? #pt582

#pt582 #BR bit.ly/2taU3Vx K-Tape is reported to improve proprioception and provide sensory cueing. This study found that K-tape did not enhance proprioception of the ankle in plantarflexion and inversion motions compared to control.