PREPARING YOUR PATIENTS FOR THE GAME OF LIFE AND SPORT: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN PHYSICAL THERAPY AND PERFORMANCE- SOD PT

Course overview

Although pain is usually a common indicator for healing, it is, in fact, an incomplete outcome measure. Often, patients continue to exhibit movement dysfunction at the time of discharge. Therefore, there is a need to integrate movement indicators to determine if patients are predisposed to further injury. These objective measures can help clinicians establish a movement baseline to assess dysfunctional patterns, movement quality, and behaviors. Furthermore, a scientific and systematic approach encompassing appropriate corrective strategies and sound movement-based training will contribute to successful, pain-free, and functional outcomes. It is our responsibility as Doctors of Physical Therapy and movement specialists to provide a balanced, comprehensive, approach to ensure enhanced performance in life or sport, injury prevention, optimum health, and longevity.