Research Musings

The article cites many reasons for professional burnout in the industry. Productivity increases, Documenting, Student Loans are the reasons cited for PT. The tips provided include a lateral transfer within the setting, moving to a different clinical setting or specialty. Out of the box non-clinical work includes medical device training or sales, consulting, informatics, marketing, utilization review, health care copywriting, content writing, or rehab intake management. It also ends by saying you need to take your vacation.

Study Session Notes: 2/21/19 - Sticking point: Area at which form goes out the window and lifter just muscles it. Clients may want to train to get back sticking points. Keys include: Form, Spotting, and Breathing - Type I Muscle Fibers: Postural muscles (Slow-twitch) - Type II Muscle Fibers: Power muscles (Fast-twitch) Benefits to warm-up: 10 minutes at 30-60% intensity * Aiding in correcting of muscle imbalances * Increasing joint ROM, while relieving joint stress * Reducing muscle tension * Improving response of muscle/joint connectors, or tendons * Improving mind/muscle recruitment efficiency * Improving overall body function RAMP: Raise body temperature Active key muscle groups Mobilize joints and tendons Potentiate or increase power by performing reactive training for sports or power training Benefits to cool-down: 10 minutes Promotes flexibility Removes waste products via the blood Alleviates potential for muscle soreness Provides a mental relief ...

Research Report from JOSPT - Volume 48 - Number 9 Association of Hip and Foot Factors with Patellar Tendonopathy in Athletes - Studied jumping athletes (think Bryce) both Female and Male in Volleyball and Basketball to determine the factors most prevalent to determine future patellar tendinopathy - According to the article 40% of Volleyball + Basketball athletes have patellar tendinopathy - Previous studies have studied sagittal plane movements during landing and altered hip and knee movement. - Studied Brazilians, Preseason, At least 12 hours per week of practice - Excluded those with history of Osgood-Schlatter disease, history of anterior knee pain not related to patellar tendon, previous history of surgery, and history of steroid injection - Used Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment-patella questionnaire to exclude those between 80-94 (95+ Kept in study indicating low prevalence) - Identified PROM Hip IR, SFA, Hip ER Torque, and Hip Abductor Torque as predictor...