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School Didn't Teach You Hand Therapy (Here's What to Do)
School didn't teach you hand therapy, and that's fine β I graduated from a top program and we barely touched on it. Your degree is a ticket, not a finish line; you don't need to know everything to start treating.
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You Don't Need to be a Shoulder Expert to Help Your Patients | Start Here
You don't need to know everything about shoulders to start treating them. I share my framework using modalities, manual therapy, and basic exercises that work β no matter what setting you're in.
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Should OTs Take Spine Courses? It Depends On This...
If youβre wondering if you should learn how to treat the spine, here are a couple questions you should ask yourself as a practicing therapist.
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I Was Terrified to Treat Shoulders | Here's What Finally Made It Click
Shoulder injuries don't have to be intimidating. I share a simple framework to help you treat bone, tendon, and ligament problems β plus why understanding protocols makes surgical cases easier than you think.
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CHT Exam Prep | How to Structure Your Study Material
Most therapists fail the CHT exam not because they don't know enough, but because they never spend time on what they don't know. Let's break down exactly how to organize your studying so you actually cover everything.
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Your Lateral Epicondylitis Patients Are Stuck (here's why)
You can't treat lateral epicondylitis with a one-size-fits-all approach. Phase, body type, and the order of your exercises all matter β and if you're still doing wrist curls for a patient who's 80% better, you might...
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The BEST Place to Start in Hand Therapy (and where you should think twice)
Hospital systems, clinics, or acute care β which is right for you? I break down the best places to start your hand therapy career and where you should think twice.
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Elbow Fractures on the CHT | What the Exam Actually Tests
Stop overcomplicating elbow fractures. The CHT exam doesn't care if you can name every crevice. It cares if you can integrate anatomy, protocols, and treatment. Let's discuss.
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Don't Take A Hand Therapy Job Until You Ask THESE Questions
You can be so excited to finally get your foot in the door that you forget to ask the important questions. Don't let that be you β here are the questions you need to ask before you accept that hand therapy job.
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How to Get Better Results For Your Patients (Especially If They're Not Progressing)
If your patient isn't progressing, check yourself before you check them. You can't control what they do, but you can control what YOU do.
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Your First Year As A Hand Therapist? Here's What to Expect
Your first year in hand therapy will feel hard β but that's normal. Let's break down what you should expect and what you should be doing.
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Treatment for Lateral Epicondylitis | What Your Textbook Doesn't Teach
Your textbook doesn't teach you everything. Oftentimes, you'll end up learning on the job. That's why I decided to break down exactly what school didn't teach you about lateral epicondylitis.
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