“PEM/PESE was the most common thing no one ever heard of before the COVID-19 pandemic, and now it's even more common. People with PEM/PESE are already coming to the ED and they will be more commonly encountered there over time.”

What strategies can we use to identify the right patients for manual therapy?

“I think communication is the key. Having a preference for this has been one of the strongest predictors for sure. I do think matching mechanisms is important and we need to look at “where the patient is” to determine need.”

“You can change someone’s life by working in the emergency room.”

“The right reasoning framework and physical exam can be more accurate than an MRI for a patient with acute dizziness.”

“Understand prevalence data. Understand your strengths and weaknesses.”

“A good ED PT program will always work to address the needs of their hospital and local community, and that can look like many different things.”

What is advanced practice physiotherapy?

“The ceiling of your abilities as a PT is higher than you thought!”

“Don't give up, even on the slow days! Change takes time!”

“We need to collaborate with all the healthcare professionals that we work with for the best patient outcomes.”