SLPT Education

Reminder to check out Advanced Clinical Dry Needling coming in September!

Pictured is our Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residents practicing hip mobilizations with movement. This image shows Megan Purinton, DPT providing a mobilization with movement to improve loaded hip internal rotation.

Home exercises allow patients to maintain and build upon gains made during physical therapy. When patients understand their plan of care and feel supported through a strong therapeutic alliance, it helps improve confidence, consistency, and overall outcomes. Pictured here is Megan Yourey, OPTA student, educating her patient on the home exercise program she is prescribing following a shoulder injury.

Upper Extremity Fellow, Lauren Kramer, OTR/L, PTA, presented her case study on management of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Case study discussions give fellows the opportunity to connect clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, and patient-centered care in real time.

Presenting this complex upper extremity case helps fellows sharpen decision-making skills while learning from the perspectives of mentors and peers.

Upper Extremity Fellow, Lee Bryant, OTR/L, presented a Journal Club discussion on a case study for management of complex tendon repair. Journal clubs and case study discussions help fellows learn to think critically, challenge ideas, and bridge the gap between evidence and clinical practice. Thank you to everyone who attended and tuned in virtually to assist in the discussion.

OPTA Director, Tara Escueta, PTA is implementing quad strengthening on the Sports Arc weight machine to strengthen Don’s lower extremities. Don is undergoing PT to improve his overall endurance and general strength. Evidence-based research has demonstrated the effectiveness of providing the right dosage and prescribing exercises for each patients current level of fitness.

This week, our Pediatric Physical Therapy Resident, Cassidy DeMilio, DPT co-hosted a Journal Club for fellow pediatric residents across the country. As part of our curriculum here at St. Luke’s, residents participate in the APTA Pediatrics Residency Consortium, which is a program involving didactic lectures, journal clubs, and other events. This gives our residents an opportunity to meet with their peers while supporting their evidence-based practice.

Check out our Grand Rounds presentation TODAY at 12:30pm!

Appropriate exercise prescription and progression are essential components of physical therapy rehabilitation. Pictured here is Zach who is recovering from a shoulder injury and progressing into the strengthening phase of treatment. Megan Yourey, OPTA student, is demonstrating proper technique while using the Keiser machine to promote safe and effective strengthening during recovery.