Paige Johnson

@PaigeJohnsonSPT I'm a little sad I didn't get a shout out today... although the #twittertuesday probably threw you off. Cheers to the finish line of your 1st rotation! Miss ya

Good luck moderator Ben idk what your question is but the answer is probably no. @houseofstark22

Happy twitter Thursday I love @addybAZ. #PT582

@TesiaSmith1 I think @ajh497 said it best, we need to empower these patients and remind them that aging doesn't have to follow the negative stereotype.

@TesiaSmith1 @Can74Newell Yes, Counterclockwise talks about that! Feelings of independence can go a long way in a population who often has decisions made for them.

#PT582 #TS It's important to know our patients beliefs on aging as that can greatly influence treatment. The mind is incredibly powerful!

#PT582 #TS Counterclockwise talks about learned concepts such as beginning, middle, and end, and how our bodies behave accordingly.

@CODYCHANGSPT @SHyde03 @NAUPT582 #PT582 #PJ I like that idea a lot. That way you can get the benefits from training on the ball with extra safety, thinking one step ahead.

@adh1218 @Can74Newell #PT582 #PJ That's a good idea! Maybe help them to feel more stable as you ease them into the idea of being unstable.

@Raquel_M_Hanna @NAUPT582 #PT582 #PJ It's great to be able to increase muscle activation in the elderly population. The ball is good for all, love it!

@TCarlson1823 #PT582 #PJ I thought of the elderly population right away too! It's cool knowing that even they can benefit from the physioball.

@kcunninghamspt @Lailey130 @NAUPT582 #PT582 #PJ Woah, cool! I wonder if PTs working in womens health are ever asked to intentionally induce labor...

@roos_katie #PT582 #PJ Do you think doing exercises that keep the patient on the ground in supine might help eliminate an episode of vertigo?

@Can74Newell #PT582 #PJ All great things to consider! How might you address fear of the ball in a patient who could really benefit from it?

@winandyjm #PT582 #PJ This seems to be a popular article with a lot of good insight! Would you say it's always contraindicated for that pt population?

@SHyde03 #PT582 #PJ Interesting points! With epilepsy, would you try to keep the pt doing exercises on the floor in case of a seizure?

@ShelMar314 #PT582 Yes! I think it can be a tool to work on balance but we certainly have to exercise caution when throwing them into such instability.

@Elizabeth_Feye #PT582 #PJ Always important to consider pt comfort level! If someone was inexperienced, how might you introduce the ball into their rehab?

@MorganLossSPT #PT582 #PJ Interesting since we often think of the physioball in patients with LBP. At what point in the treatment might you implement it?

@eruppgirl #PT582 #PJ Great find! Would you avoid using the physioball altogether with this patient or just avoid bridging on the ball?