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This is a good one that you won’t want to miss listening to today!

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PT can (and often should) be the first point of contact for patients

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Not only for musculoskeletal disorders

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But,

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Also as a first, direct point of contact for urgent concerns

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So we must take into account our ability to perform screenings, testing & a more in-depth subjective assessment to all patients when the first enter our doors

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Check out the links below to some studies & stats regarding an on-going pandemic of patient interactions

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And,

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Your states set-up for direct access for PT services

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LINKS:

FPT YouTube Channel

WHOOP with #TeamFPT

https://www.apta.org/contentassets/4daf765978464a948505c2f115c90f55/direct-access-by-state-map.pdf

First-Contact Physical Therapy Compared to Usual Primary Care for Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

The Influence of Patient Choice of First Provider on Costs and Outcomes: Analysis From a Physical Therapy Patient Registry

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#FunctionWithPurpose

#FPTEducation

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The Function with Purpose Podcast

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All things health - wellness - fitness - & education through the physical therapy perspective

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Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-Metro area by highlighting the importance of how & why physical therapy should be a part of your health & wellness lifestyle

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PURSUIT | PRECISION | PURPOSE

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DISCLAIMER:  THIS PODCAST SERVES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL(S).

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[email protected]

980-272-8044

https://linktr.ee/FortressPT

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#FunctionWithPurpose #DrAmyPT #FPTosteopractor #FPTAthlete #FPTEducation #FPTTraining #TeamFPT #Charlotteagenda #CharlotteNC #CharlotteMetroArea #QueenCity #704 #980 #Physicaltherapy #Physio #Physiotherapy #GetPT1st #Physical #Therapy #Health #Wellness #Fitness #CLT#charlottephysicaltherapy #charlottephysicaltherapist

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Movements must coincide with the patients ability to perform it

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And

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The targeted tissue’s irritability level that will allow them to do it

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Some key aspects to consider when choosing the right movements may be (in no specific order):

1. Range-of-motion pattern

   
   

2. Changing the tempo or speed

   
   

3. Using different external loading

   
   

4. Using assistance or support

   
   

5. Utilizing an unloaded position

   
   

6. Incorporating more carries & static holds

   
   

7. *Implementing cardio of choice

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LINKS:

FPT YouTube Channel

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#FunctionWithPurpose

#FPTEducation

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The Function with Purpose Podcast

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All things health - wellness - fitness - & education through the physical therapy perspective

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Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-Metro area by highlighting the importance of how & why physical therapy should be a part of your health & wellness lifestyle

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PURSUIT | PRECISION | PURPOSE

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DISCLAIMER:  THIS PODCAST SERVES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL(S).

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[email protected]

980-272-8044

https://linktr.ee/FortressPT

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#FunctionWithPurpose #DrAmyPT #FPTosteopractor #FPTAthlete #FPTEducation #FPTTraining #TeamFPT #Charlotteagenda #CharlotteNC #CharlotteMetroArea #QueenCity #704 #980 #Physicaltherapy #Physio #Physiotherapy #GetPT1st #Physical #Therapy #Health #Wellness #Fitness #CLT#charlottephysicaltherapy #charlottephysicaltherapist

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The day has come to see how my training has paid off!

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Part 2 of this HYROX-specific podcast will expose detailed insights as to my competition day

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Along with my game plan for each station

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And some thoughtful insights on how HYROX set up this special day for athletes / spectators

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• What is HYROX?

• WHOOP [for free] with FPT

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#FunctionWithPurpose

#FPTEducation

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The Function with Purpose Podcast

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All things health - wellness - fitness - & education through the physical therapy perspective

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Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-Metro area by highlighting the importance of how & why physical therapy should be a part of your health & wellness lifestyle

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PURSUIT | PRECISION | PURPOSE

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DISCLAIMER:  THIS PODCAST SERVES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL(S).

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[email protected]

980-272-8044

https://linktr.ee/FortressPT

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#FunctionWithPurpose #DrAmyPT #FPTosteopractor #FPTAthlete #FPTEducation #FPTTraining #TeamFPT #Charlotteagenda #CharlotteNC #CharlotteMetroArea #QueenCity #704 #980 #Physicaltherapy #Physio #Physiotherapy #GetPT1st #Physical #Therapy #Health #Wellness #Fitness #CLT#charlottephysicaltherapy #charlottephysicaltherapist

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Last December 2024, I decided to commit to training for my first HYROX competition that was on the books for April 2025

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In this podcast episode, I want to share with you my training prep strategies & recovery protocols that helped me make it to the competition with confidence

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Bottom line for prepping for something like this…

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Have a plan in place & stick to it

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LINKS:

• What is HYROX?

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#FunctionWithPurpose

#FPTEducation

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The Function with Purpose Podcast

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All things health - wellness - fitness - & education through the physical therapy perspective

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Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-Metro area by highlighting the importance of how & why physical therapy should be a part of your health & wellness lifestyle

.

PURSUIT | PRECISION | PURPOSE

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DISCLAIMER:  THIS PODCAST SERVES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL(S).

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[email protected]

980-272-8044

https://linktr.ee/FortressPT

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#FunctionWithPurpose #DrAmyPT #FPTosteopractor #FPTAthlete #FPTEducation #FPTTraining #TeamFPT #Charlotteagenda #CharlotteNC #CharlotteMetroArea #QueenCity #704 #980 #Physicaltherapy #Physio #Physiotherapy #GetPT1st #Physical #Therapy #Health #Wellness #Fitness #CLT#charlottephysicaltherapy #charlottephysicaltherapist

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If your warm-up routine takes 45 to 60 minutes to "grease the groove”…

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Then something needs to change

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I believe there can be more effective warm-ups to help prepare your body & mind for the next portion of your exercise / training movements

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And the biggest key to do that is… to listen to this episode to find out!

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This is a great talk on some points that you may need to incorporate into your own warm-up routine in order to better serve your exercise / training intentions

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#FunctionWithPurpose

#FPTEducation

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The Function with Purpose Podcast

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All things health - wellness - fitness - & education through the physical therapy perspective

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Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-Metro area by highlighting the importance of how & why physical therapy should be a part of your health & wellness lifestyle

.

PURSUIT | PRECISION | PURPOSE

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DISCLAIMER:  THIS PODCAST SERVES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL(S).

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[email protected]

980-272-8044

https://linktr.ee/FortressPT

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#FunctionWithPurpose #DrAmyPT #FPTosteopractor #FPTAthlete #FPTEducation #FPTTraining #TeamFPT #Charlotteagenda #CharlotteNC #CharlotteMetroArea #QueenCity #704 #980 #Physicaltherapy #Physio #Physiotherapy #GetPT1st #Physical #Therapy #Health #Wellness #Fitness #CLT#charlottephysicaltherapy #charlottephysicaltherapist

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There's nothing wrong with "interviewing" providers & doing your own research

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This is [especially] important when it comes to elective orthopaedic surgery

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I think everyone should have their own healthcare team of providers & all in between

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But in order to have the right ones in your corner, you have to do your own research

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Hear me out on a patient case in which she is under-going a total shoulder replacement & had her “provider interviews” down pat!

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#FunctionWithPurpose

#FPTEducation

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The Function with Purpose Podcast

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All things health - wellness - fitness - & education through the physical therapy perspective

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Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-Metro area by highlighting the importance of how & why physical therapy should be a part of your health & wellness lifestyle

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PURSUIT | PRECISION | PURPOSE

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DISCLAIMER:  THIS PODCAST SERVES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL(S).

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[email protected]

980-272-8044

https://linktr.ee/FortressPT

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#FunctionWithPurpose #DrAmyPT #FPTosteopractor #FPTAthlete #FPTEducation #FPTTraining #TeamFPT #Charlotteagenda #CharlotteNC #CharlotteMetroArea #QueenCity #704 #980 #Physicaltherapy #Physio #Physiotherapy #GetPT1st #Physical #Therapy #Health #Wellness #Fitness #CLT#charlottephysicaltherapy #charlottephysicaltherapist

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I believe that patients should develop a deeper understanding on HOW their body responds to different seasonal effects on their body

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Initially, when patients seek my help for any type of ailment, injury, setback, surgery, etc. — it’s more so my responsibility (90% of the time) to guide the patient back to full-reign again

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Eventually, over time, the script should flip — 90% effort by the patient while the PT takes on 10% effort…EVERY TIME

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Because when patients get to that sweet spot of well-balanced health, wellness, fitness & recovery processes / systems in place…

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Then the 90/10% rule matters even more!

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#FunctionWithPurpose

#FPTEducation

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The Function with Purpose Podcast

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All things health - wellness - fitness - & education through the physical therapy perspective

.

Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-Metro area by highlighting the importance of how & why physical therapy should be a part of your health & wellness lifestyle

.

PURSUIT | PRECISION | PURPOSE

.

.

DISCLAIMER:  THIS PODCAST SERVES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL(S).

.

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[email protected]

980-272-8044

https://linktr.ee/FortressPT

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#FunctionWithPurpose #DrAmyPT #FPTosteopractor #FPTAthlete #FPTEducation #FPTTraining #TeamFPT #Charlotteagenda #CharlotteNC #CharlotteMetroArea #QueenCity #704 #980 #Physicaltherapy #Physio #Physiotherapy #GetPT1st #Physical #Therapy #Health #Wellness #Fitness #CLT#charlottephysicaltherapy #charlottephysicaltherapist

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Today, I want to provide you with some insights on two (2) perspectives both in the gym & in the physiotherapy clinic

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Perspective 1 — THE GYM:

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Perspective 2 — THE PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC:

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#FunctionWithPurpose

#FPTEducation

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The Function with Purpose Podcast

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All things health - wellness - fitness - & education through the physical therapy perspective

.

Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-Metro area by highlighting the importance of how & why physical therapy should be a part of your health & wellness lifestyle

.

PURSUIT | PRECISION | PURPOSE

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DISCLAIMER:  THIS PODCAST SERVES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL(S).

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[email protected]

980-272-8044

https://linktr.ee/FortressPT

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#FunctionWithPurpose #DrAmyPT #FPTosteopractor #FPTAthlete #FPTEducation #FPTTraining #TeamFPT #Charlotteagenda #CharlotteNC #CharlotteMetroArea #QueenCity #704 #980 #Physicaltherapy #Physio #Physiotherapy #GetPT1st #Physical #Therapy #Health #Wellness #Fitness #CLT#charlottephysicaltherapy #charlottephysicaltherapist

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Recently, I’ve been having a lot of conversations with some athletes & patients of mine who are to the point where they are encouraged to take their fitness for a “test-drive”

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Growing up an athlete, basketball games were a test of who was the best prepared for the match

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With fitness, it’s how prepared is your body to endure the tests or workouts

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To me, I think it’s important to place yourself in an uncomfortable environment & see how your respond

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I will say that winning isn’t the sole answer to succeeding in the fitness world

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Rather…knowing when it’s time to take your fitness for a test ONCE you have your processes & systems in place

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LINK to S11:E1 (Recovery tips during & after a competition)

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#FunctionWithPurpose

#FPTEducation

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The Function with Purpose Podcast

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All things health - wellness - fitness - & education through the physical therapy perspective

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Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-Metro area by highlighting the importance of how & why physical therapy should be a part of your health & wellness lifestyle

.

PURSUIT | PRECISION | PURPOSE

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DISCLAIMER:  THIS PODCAST SERVES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL(S).

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[email protected]

980-272-8044

https://linktr.ee/FortressPT

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#FunctionWithPurpose #DrAmyPT #FPTosteopractor #FPTAthlete #FPTEducation #FPTTraining #TeamFPT #Charlotteagenda #CharlotteNC #CharlotteMetroArea #QueenCity #704 #980 #Physicaltherapy #Physio #Physiotherapy #GetPT1st #Physical #Therapy #Health #Wellness #Fitness #CLT#charlottephysicaltherapy #charlottephysicaltherapist

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A unique topic & viewpoint from an orthopaedic side when it comes to needing surgery in order to function daily

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You won’t believe this story when a patient of mine had to undergo a distal biceps repair/reattachment surgery…

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And then got an “uneducated response” when he asked about going to physiotherapy (PT) after his 1-week follow up

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Let’s say that PT should & must be a part of the process BEFORE, DURING & AFTER surgery

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Subscribe to the Fortress PT YouTube channel HERE

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#FunctionWithPurpose

#FPTEducation

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The Function with Purpose Podcast

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All things health - wellness - fitness - & education through the physical therapy perspective

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Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-Metro area by highlighting the importance of how & why physical therapy should be a part of your health & wellness lifestyle

.

PURSUIT | PRECISION | PURPOSE

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DISCLAIMER:  THIS PODCAST SERVES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL(S).

.

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[email protected]

980-272-8044

https://linktr.ee/FortressPT

.

#FunctionWithPurpose #DrAmyPT #FPTosteopractor #FPTAthlete #FPTEducation #FPTTraining #TeamFPT #Charlotteagenda #CharlotteNC #CharlotteMetroArea #QueenCity #704 #980 #Physicaltherapy #Physio #Physiotherapy #GetPT1st #Physical #Therapy #Health #Wellness #Fitness #CLT#charlottephysicaltherapy #charlottephysicaltherapist