Category Archives: Rehab Rants
Review (sorta): Alex Trebek Chases Down Intruder, Ruptures Achilles, Sleeps Naked
Does this really count as news? I’m probably the best Jeopardy player I know, so I was sorta disappointed when I found out “Who sleeps in the nude” was the answer to “Alex Trebek?” I guess he is on the … Continue reading
Filed under Rehab Rants
NPR_Health Reports: People with Arthritis Shun Exercise – Though it would help, not hurt
Before you read one word of what I have to say, read this. I’m the slowest reader on Earth and it took me all of 3-5 minutes. There were a few things that struck me as alarming throughout this piece. … Continue reading
Filed under Article Reviews, knee, Low Back Pain, Rehab Rants
Shruggernaut (to shrug or not)
I know you’ve seen him. You may even want to be him (although, I don’t know why). Walking through the gym with his ripped Everlast cut-off on. The Shruggernaut is who I am talking about. Upper traps so big they … Continue reading
Filed under Cerivcal Spine, Headaches, Rehab Rants, Shoulder, Uncategorized, Upper Extremity
5 Misconceptions of Treating Older Adults
I knew I would be changing venues and patient populations roughly one year ago. I knew I worked in a physical therapy dream world (for those who like sports medicine) back in Boston where my typical patient was a high … Continue reading
Filed under Rehab Rants
(in)Direct Access
I work in California, a very liberal state. California is one of many states that offers “direct access” to physical therapy services. This means that if you have an injury, ache, or pain, you can walk into my clinic and … Continue reading
Filed under Rehab Rants
hiatus!
Whoa, Mike, where the hell have you been? So I basically disappeared for the past 2 months. Oops. I’m so happy that I continued to get e-mails, comments, and subscriptions from you guys. So my reading lately has been more … Continue reading
Filed under Rehab Rants
“The knee bone’s connected to the hip bone…”
I was just thinking about how much I get asked why when [part A] of someone hurts I am always looking and treating other places around the body. Besides learning “the knee bone is connected to the hip bone” song … Continue reading
Filed under ankle, Cerivcal Spine, Educainment, Injuries, knee, Low Back Pain, Rehab Rants, Shoulder, Upper Extremity
Top 10: Reason’s people don’t get better
I have been mulling over this post for a while now. For some reason I felt some resistance to actually writing it. I’m also sure I could even write more than 10 reasons, and please feel free to add your … Continue reading
Filed under Rehab Rants
Back Pain: What (not) to do
The following are the current thoughts (at least in my camp) on preserving your low back or reducing the chances of your low back pain getting worse. I call the post “What not to do” but there are definitely some things that … Continue reading
Filed under Core Stability, Injuries, Low Back Pain, Prevention, Rehab Rants, Uncategorized
What’s up with Mikescottdpt.com
Well, it has been a while. I am slacking. As I saw last year, my production of new content seems to dip drastically during two times of the year. 1. The winter holidays 2. Moving across the country One of … Continue reading
Filed under Rehab Rants
