Challenges of Home Exercise Execution, Do You Really Have Sagittal Plane? and PT in 25 Years
Release Date: 09/07/2017
The Zac Cupples Show
đââïž Want to get stronger and move better at the same time? Let us coach you: Welcome! Iâm Zac Cupplesâa physical therapist and movement coach with 14+ years of experience helping people move better, hurt less, and train smarter. My background: 25: Earned Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) 26: Completed orthopedic residency and earned OCS (Orthopedic Clinical Specialist) 27: Started blogging and reviewing 100+ continuing education courses 29: Worked in the NBA as a team PT and strength coach for the Memphis Grizzlies 30: Led PT, strength, nutrition, and load management...
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info_outlineHere's what we talked about:
- What makes getting patients to do their home exercises challenging.
- Strategies I implement to increase adherence.
- How I determine when sagittal plane control is adequate.
- What I think PT will be like 25 years from now.