Matt Huey: Soft Skills in Physical Therapy: Strategies for Patient Empowerment
Release Date: 06/05/2025
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info_outlineIn this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy & Smart Podcast, host Karen Litzy is joined by orthopedic physical therapist Matt Huey to discuss the importance of building independence with patients through effective communication and empowerment. With nearly 15 years of experience in outpatient orthopedics, Matt shares his diverse PT background. He dives into strategies for meeting patients where they are in their healing journey and fostering a collaborative environment in therapy. Tune in to discover how to enhance patient empowerment and promote more effective therapeutic relationships.
Time Stamps:
[00:03:12] Patient empowerment through education.
[00:04:42] Soft skills in physical therapy.
[00:11:23] Building patient independence in therapy.
[00:12:20] Mechanical pain explanation.
[00:18:02] Home exercise consistency challenges.
[00:19:36] Incorporating exercise into daily routine.
[00:23:13] Effective communication in therapy.
[00:27:47] Honesty in patient treatment.
[00:32:28] Special tests in therapy.
[00:35:15] Patient communication and independence.
[00:40:38] Asking questions for growth.
[00:00:00] Health, wealth, and smart living.
More About Matt Huey:
With nearly 15 years of experience as a physical therapist, Matt has established himself as a highly skilled clinician in the realm of orthopedic care, both in patient care and clinical expertise.
Matt earned a diploma in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT), showcasing his mastery in assessing and treating musculoskeletal disorders. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT), which reflects advanced skills in manual therapy approaches.
Matt has demonstrated leadership by operating clinics throughout his career, leading them to deliver the highest quality care and serving the profession through various roles. In his time, he has not only assisted in the passage of the licensure compact bill into law, but also brought about a motion for the APTA to support pay transparency as a way to help improve wage disparities.
Matt has also leveraged social media as a way to not only entertain people through humor, but also educate a wider audience about
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