Welcome

This is my first attempt at blogging so I appreciate your patience in waiting while I come up to speed. I am a physical therapist in Auburn, Washington for Outpatient Physical Therapy. I hope to make this blog informative to the layperson, the patient, the you know who you are: “I don’t understand all the medical terminology or what is being done to me when I see my doctor or physical therapist.”
I enjoy the practicality of solutions. After all, if the solution isn’t practical it is not used and therefore was a waste of time in the first place. I believe that neuromusculoskeletal disorders, meaning problems that involve nerves, bones and muscles, can be solved or made better with good education and sometimes some fairly simple treatments. Now this is not to say all problems are simple as there are many examples of complex situations. I am a believer in trial and error and finding what works. With that said I hope to open this site up to discussion to the community about “neuromusculoskeletal” conditions that exist. A disclaimer is that I am an outpatient orthopedic physical therapist meaning my specialty lies in mostly sprains, fractures, low back, neck and general spinal issues, sports type injuries and those related to sedentary or “lack of physical activity” lifestyle. I am willing to learn but want to express that my thoughts are my opinions based on current research and my experience. Just because a suggestion or “treatment” did not work does not mean that is the only approach that can be taken and another one is surely there to try.
I operate a Medical Gym working with people that have “orthopedic” and other medical conditions that hinder a regular exercise routine. I have had success in working with people who want to become active but seem to run into obstacles that keep them from being so. I have good success with weight loss and helping folks overcome problems due to obesity. Tune in weekly for a topic of my or your choice (just leave a comment) on either a case study or general condition.