PT and the City : June 2012

Common Therapist Sayings by Lisa Mueller: There are a lot of phrases I say to my patients to emphasize certain parts of their recovery. I repeat many of them a lot, to the point where I feel a bit like a broken record. I have noticed this with my coworkers as well -- I can hear them saying similar Read More...
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Screening for Depression by Lisa Mueller: Many times when I work with my patients, they are not the happiest people. Some patients are in a lot of pain, some frustrated with their physical deficits. Although I explain to patients the course of treatment and estimated timeline for recovery, there Read More...
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Household Items by Lisa Mueller: A friend of mine recently developed some low-back pain, so I sent him a page full of exercises and gave some suggestions for sitting and sleeping posture. We talked a few weeks later and my friend mentioned that the most comfortable position he found Read More...
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It's Finally Summer by Lisa Mueller: Here in Wisconsin, we have been experiencing a week of picture-perfect weather. Sunny and 70s during the day with cool breezes at night. This is my second summer as a homeowner and the to-do list of outdoor landscaping is pretty long. An arborist is coming Read More...
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