Happy Mothers day to everyone out there. In thinking of some of my physical therapy mentors I'm drawn to how they've consistently invested in their growth throughout their career. Not just in the early years either, continually. These guides showcase aspects that I aspire to have in the future. Yet, they are all so different.

In the medical setting what happens when someone comes into an appointment with a single specific concern that exists in a single specific area? A sigh of relief from the medical practitioner of course. What happens when the pain is unclear, behaves strangely, and in a multitude of locations. I approach this delema from the physical therapy perspective.

Sharing part of a case about a patient with chronic misunderstood pain. This was a fun one for me. 'Make everything as simple as possible, but not simpler' - Einstein

The analogy of a spider web is well suited to growth and networking opportunities. As always, there are far more than a single spider or web in a forest. Each have their advantages. Diversity may be a friend in this area.

It's the same, but different, but how different really? I highlight a physical therapy case of a future high caliber essential worker with a new onset of back pain and delve into the management strategies used.

Far more of a question to ponder than facts to be told. A question I was asked to reflect on by one of my mentors early in my career. One I still reflect on and refine. I share my journey, so far, in searching an answer than resonates with me. This applies to far more than physical therapy, the health field, or any given career. Ask this question of yourself for any given role you fill. Your answers will provide great insight.

There are many effective motivating tools to lead us to better action. Don't mistake those tools for the desire itself or the deeper meaning behind the desire.

It feels great to be back. Everything has a season, flow within that season without forcing a damn thing. The passion will come without having to make things grueling and giving yourself unneccesary resistance. I'm changing this podcast up going forward in a way that will better serve my growth.

Every season has a reason. Breaks aren't bad. Time for me to get after this OCS! What are you getting after? Purposeful Adaptation.

Who you actively choose to learn from, at any stage of your life, will have a profound impact. Make sure they are someone worth pursuing. Not only for who they are today, but for who they are becoming. If your mentor isn't learning themselves, then you done messed up and made a poor life choice.