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@santisageorge4154
April 22, 2025 at 5:45 pm
hum
@NZ2025-c3f
April 22, 2025 at 5:53 pm
It woudl be nice for the title to be Physical Therapist answers Physical Therapy questions.
@tanyaldutton
April 22, 2025 at 6:11 pm
Agree. If she is a DPT she is not a medical doctor, just call her a physical therapist – signed, a PT
@lamorrafierro2573
April 22, 2025 at 6:09 pm
Doing physical therapy right now !! Been helping since surgery in my knew
@VíaLaktea-r1h
April 22, 2025 at 6:13 pm
Actually…we ARE fish
@tanyaldutton
April 22, 2025 at 6:14 pm
34 years as a PT, we don’t need to be called doctors, just call us physical therapists, thanks. Why would we call ourselves our professional degree? Silly.
@tanyaldutton
April 22, 2025 at 6:20 pm
Ouch that differentiation between OT and PT – not great
@Stefan-lb4sf
April 22, 2025 at 6:27 pm
hm….(speaking as an PT and MT that is trying to stay up-to-date)
almost agreeing to most things she said.
I have a few complaints: Sometimes she isn’t up to today’s medicine.
also: she is right about cortisone being an anti-inflammatory, but doesnt’ say it is degenerating your ligaments and tendons, which in the case of rotator cuff injuries makes the problem in the short term better, but long-term worse. Considering long-term…. that is a non-issue. Dr won’t operate until it is ruptured. In that time they are referred to PT, which is annoying AF, because you can’t directly influence the outcome. But there is the crux…. both PT and Dr should be more open and honest about it; the patient is in a flux state.
As far as therapeutic further education goes….. there is much pseudo-science happening. I remain to this day in the firm stance: If it heals, it is right. Placebo be Placebo
PS: okay it is late for me:
I can and I will put studies to the things I said, if wanted
PSS: i can only speak for my own country:
about 75% of Patients benefit of PT intervention
and 25% of Patients of all have the benefit if immediate help
about 25% patients are parked with u´s….. and no one really knows why they are in therapy….but that is my country.
have fun
@agustinbarquero8898
April 22, 2025 at 7:00 pm
“I can and I will put studies to the things I said, if wanted”
yes please. I’d love to see a few more biased studies!
@GigaChadow
April 22, 2025 at 6:50 pm
I’d love to see the unedited version of this.
@edwinduisburg8138
April 22, 2025 at 6:51 pm
This was a terrible episode tbh. Not because answers weren’t great but the questions were too broad and simple like asking ‘what is that mean?’ which would easily be answered with a few seconds of googling. Instead I would like to see more questions about certain sports/activities that could at least give people more valuable information about Physical Therapy.
@oldmedstudent1750
April 22, 2025 at 6:53 pm
She says “a little bit” like 500 times. Trust me, lady, it’s not just a little bit.
@Malavander
April 22, 2025 at 6:54 pm
Cupping is 100% nonsense.
@RH126B
April 22, 2025 at 6:56 pm
I had some gnarly sciatica and pt helped a lot.
@KiraRagged
April 22, 2025 at 7:25 pm
this came up in my feed right after i finished tonight’s round of PT exercises… I took that as a sign
@track8100
April 22, 2025 at 7:26 pm
As a physical therapist, I’ve been waiting for this episode for a years! Thank you so much! And thank you for putting “doctor” in the title. We’ve all worked so hard to gain our doctorate, I’m grateful to see it reflected in the media.
@NaturalBornHeel
April 22, 2025 at 7:34 pm
She seems so bubbly, smart, and VERY easy on the eyes. I think I’m in love!
@NaturalBornHeel
April 22, 2025 at 7:37 pm
It’s amazing how PT can actually avoid some surgeries. People think it’s all BS, but I’ve seen first hand that PT works.
@brielleowens8810
April 22, 2025 at 7:38 pm
PT and OTs are always the nicest people. She’s so happy to talk about this and you can tell.
@86fifty
April 22, 2025 at 7:45 pm
What do you do if multiple doctors have suggested you do PT for chronic pain, but you’ve gone before, and they insisted on keeping you around 7 to 8 outta 10 on the pain scale? (Was legitimately was surprised to hear this doc say 2 or 3 is the PREFERRED amount!) Which traumatized you, and now you can’t go into one of their offices without having a panic attack… asking for a friend :/
@DrBoFitCare
April 22, 2025 at 7:50 pm
The MCL -CAN- heal on its own… she said can’t
@davechen1426
April 22, 2025 at 7:58 pm
Great way to put it. Just want to mention that on top of orthopedic issues, PT can also specialize in many other practices, including neurological (post stroke, brain/spinal cord injury rehab), pelvic health (postpartum, incontinence), pediatrics (many congenital conditions including downsyndrom, autism, developmental delays), Acute care/ICU, wound cares etc
@SharonPerez-l8r
April 22, 2025 at 8:02 pm
As soon as she gave any credence to cupping, I moved on.
@PaigeA22
April 22, 2025 at 8:02 pm
I literally love physical therapy. Has been a game changer
@Nagaash
April 22, 2025 at 8:27 pm
As a neurologist, I love my PT colleagues!
@noah1322
April 22, 2025 at 9:03 pm
@@Nagaash I’m in FM, and I send tons of patients to PT
@RobertoCarlos-tn1iq
April 22, 2025 at 8:35 pm
so, you’re not a medical doctor?
@jamiesprinkbob
April 22, 2025 at 9:05 pm
“why do i have to take science classes for physical therapy” chat were cooked
@c-5921
April 23, 2025 at 10:53 am
If you cant afford PT, check physio-pedia and musclewiki. They helped when I couldnt afford it. Physical therapy is essential. It should be freely available to everyone. I would not be here without it. Destroy privatized healthcare, universal healthcare now!
@TM-gh5ms
April 23, 2025 at 10:56 am
Becoming a PT involves earning a doctoral degree and being board certified, because there are so many different disciplines and jargon to consider (e.g. pharmacology, physics, lifestyle factors, and various branches of biology). Doctors are human, and make mistakes. Minor confusions are inescapable.
That said grade 3 tears are complete tears, not partial (6:43)
@jcisonutubee
April 23, 2025 at 11:19 am
she’s definitely based in LA 😂
@StigDesign
April 23, 2025 at 11:24 am
She is really smart and explained really well and outgoing 😀
@sgtarpin
April 23, 2025 at 12:09 pm
@Dr. Mears, Excuse me if you already know this, but if you end your sentences with a downward inflection instead of an upward one like asking a question, it will help to give a more confident impression.
@robertlibutti6605
April 23, 2025 at 12:19 pm
I’ve had a bum knee since high school; can just get kind of sore and tired. I was never a competitive athlete so the doc told me surgery wasn’t needed unless it got really bothersome. If I was running or something, sometimes I’d wear a knee sleeve. I have a friend that’s had 3 knee surgeries suggest KT tape. I’m always skeptical of that kind of stuff; copper bands and all that stuff. KT seemed like wizardy Gwyneth Paltrow stuff. But I was going to do a Tough Mudder and gave it a try. It really worked. It felt like a really good knee sleeve. No pain during or after. I’m sure it won’t help every condition, but for knee support, I found it really effective.
@Joseph1NJ
April 23, 2025 at 12:20 pm
Heat or Ice? I was told for new injuries with swelling and inflammation: Think ICE first. For chronic aches, stiffness, and muscle tension: Think HEAT.
@jackielinde7568
April 23, 2025 at 12:28 pm
“…tongue on the roof of your mouth, teeth slightly apart, lips closed…”
You just described the setup for most brass players’ embouchure.
@vrenibowe
April 23, 2025 at 12:29 pm
What?! Why am i only now hearing about tmj physio being a thing?
@SolaComoLocaMala8
April 23, 2025 at 1:57 pm
Can’t listen to her accent anymore, why do people talk like this? It sounds uneducated and is extremely annoying
@Froboywest
April 23, 2025 at 2:21 pm
Physical therapy has vastly improved my quality of life. I strongly believe they do not get anywhere near as much credit as they deserve.
That being said they can only do so much we have to make the changes and do the exercises they give us.
@skatetown100
April 23, 2025 at 2:24 pm
it’s true my PT always know when I have not done my exercises 🙂
@pegasoltaeclair0611
April 23, 2025 at 2:44 pm
lobes of your *lungs*
17:59
@friedbergje
April 23, 2025 at 6:03 pm
I wanted to love this but putting healing on patients and not owning the failures of therapists is delusional
@friedbergje
April 23, 2025 at 6:05 pm
Stop picking attractive people and pick people based on skill and knowledge. Seriously, have we not evolved past this now.
@imnodog
April 23, 2025 at 6:22 pm
I’ve injured myself so much training that I joke now that when AI takes my job I’ll just become a physical therapist, because I learned much of it through trial and error 😂
@stebe12
April 23, 2025 at 6:44 pm
I’m surprised they didn’t bring any questions about PT vs Chiropractors.
@philiphennings5167
April 23, 2025 at 6:55 pm
As a fellow PT she did a great job. One important point to make is ALL PTs are educated on the same thing and take the same licensing exam so we’re all capable individuals
@WishesMaker
April 23, 2025 at 6:58 pm
Her smile is therapeutic already .
@isabellaaltieri463
April 23, 2025 at 7:29 pm
Do occupational therapy!!!
@CMDRScotty
April 23, 2025 at 8:14 pm
Please remake the episode “A.I. Tries 20 Jobs | WIRED.” I want to know how much has changed since 3 years ago. With all the advances, let’s see their reactions to modern AI.
@kaitlynoddie9649
April 23, 2025 at 8:50 pm
this reminded me i have physio tomorrow and i haven’t been doing my exercises…
@DiaM-e4p
April 23, 2025 at 9:08 pm
Could you do an ADHD coach?
@brandanvaquerano5809
April 23, 2025 at 9:09 pm
Definitely ice, more ice is needed, not enough ice
@wafflexlove
April 23, 2025 at 9:23 pm
Yes, we need more humans like this. True to the word, just sounds nice!
@davept2580
April 23, 2025 at 10:04 pm
Such a vibe 😂 is she a Gen Z doctor ? I can imagine her saying to the patients : oh that back ATE that movement , that wrist slays that movement…arthritis gagged me 😂
@blakenny
April 23, 2025 at 11:07 pm
OT plz
@norniea
April 23, 2025 at 11:44 pm
Ice or heat? What helps me remember is: new injury=ice, old injury= heat. It aplies most of the time😊
@chimmypark1603
April 24, 2025 at 2:51 am
❤️
@BIGHSM
April 24, 2025 at 4:09 am
Yes
@kjreames
April 24, 2025 at 5:22 am
There is a lot of new research coming up supporting the benefits of (mobile – not static) cupping. More specifically how it interacts with the fascia around the muscles.
@Fladormon
April 24, 2025 at 5:50 am
Geniunely wish i didn’t give up the opportunity to get PT and steroid injections for my herniated disks. Was very uneasy about the idea of having needles so close to my spine
@Neeklaaus
April 24, 2025 at 6:10 am
She seems way too nice , i have a suspicion dk why
@cineturon
April 24, 2025 at 7:43 am
Wish she had talked about the possible benefits of dead-hanging and sleeping on a hard floor.
@ruidadgmailcanada8508
April 24, 2025 at 8:51 am
9:20 move a muscle, change a thought. ❤
@asc7147
April 24, 2025 at 8:57 am
Sounds like she could use some therapy for her vocal fry
@dave2132
April 24, 2025 at 10:39 am
A lot of guys like to ice up their arms. Still other fellas think that heat is the way to go. But I discovered the secret, Henry. Hot ice. That’s right, hot ice! I heat up the ice cubes! It’s the best of both worlds!
@donnajohnston4017
April 24, 2025 at 11:13 am
Why don’t PT’s realize that the pain scale is very different for those of us in chronic pain vs people who have not had chronic pain?
@gateCodeKC
April 24, 2025 at 12:46 pm
PT/OTs are the real deal! People should visit them often compared to chiropractors.
@palubaker117
April 24, 2025 at 12:56 pm
Flight Nurse tech support PLEASE!!!!!!!
@SinisterMD
April 24, 2025 at 1:05 pm
Why is it that a PT with a doctorate still writes their name followed by PT, DPT? If you’re a DPT, we know you’re a PT. Also, what is it that a DPT knows or can do that a PT can’t? Or is this just another iteration of putting “Dr.” in front of everyone for billing purposes, or just so you can say that you’re a doctor?
@franklyqueso
April 24, 2025 at 1:10 pm
PT is when you spend like 90 dollars per week on co pays and after 4 months you realize you’ve been doing stretches and breathing exercises that were free on like twenty different websites.
@amirosdgr8914
April 24, 2025 at 2:18 pm
Would smash 100% 🥰 big offft wife me
@lachiesutton-n1x
April 24, 2025 at 3:05 pm
There’s no pain centre in the brain…
@maryjackson1194
April 24, 2025 at 6:01 pm
PTs used to get a 3-year degree. Then it got reduced to 2; then they decided 3 years is necessary, and now the kids have doctorates…but those at retirement age have had more education (3 years + continuing) and don’t have as fancy a degree.
@mistylee717
April 24, 2025 at 6:11 pm
Ok she says she follows the evidence and then says “why not try it?” to cupping???
@jsantos22x
April 24, 2025 at 6:59 pm
Why does it feel like she’s not actually answering any of the questions? She just gives a brief explainer on the subject of the question without really addressing the person’s concerns.
@janellimarie
April 24, 2025 at 8:39 pm
Always on time with the relevant content.
@abigailgarcia3090
April 24, 2025 at 10:13 pm
She is so cute
@Sarah.reads.sometimes
April 24, 2025 at 10:19 pm
I had to do PT for my neck a few years ago. It was so interesting how much you can do with it, and especially how tired I always got after a manual manipulation session 😅
@huntergant6518
April 24, 2025 at 10:31 pm
Wired. If you ever want to do a answers questions video about guns I’d love to do it. I’m a gunsmith and firearms expert with over 20 years of experience.
@carolea1629
April 25, 2025 at 3:42 am
❤❤❤ *LOTS OF BODY BUILDERS AND NFL PLAYERS WILL TELL YOU PT EXERCISES ARE TOUGH FOR THEM BC IT PINPOINTS THEIR WEAKNESSES*
@joshuagalarido8065
April 25, 2025 at 3:54 am
DO BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOUR ANALYSTS!!! Pleaseeee
@johnieblaze4079
April 25, 2025 at 4:10 am
So…she isn’t a doctor, right? I mean…she seems like the nicest person, don’t get me wrong, also did not see any pseudoscience at all!…but..
I feel that pt’s in USA a lot of the time misrepresent themselves doctors it’s kinda kringy
@shannonweaver2169
April 26, 2025 at 12:57 pm
She has a doctoral degree. A doctor of physical therapy.
@johnieblaze4079
April 26, 2025 at 2:00 pm
@@shannonweaver2169 Yeah I know, but…I am a nurse with a MS right now, if I get a doctoral degree, will I call myself a doctor? Isn’t that a bit kringy..
@ohoshun
April 27, 2025 at 6:43 am
yes? That’s how it works? Sure, not a doctor as a physician, but still doctor.
@definitelynotcole
April 28, 2025 at 1:24 am
@@johnieblaze4079what’s cringe is using titles to devalue one of the most effective treatment options. Patients are well aware of specialization and the difference between a doctor and a physician. Doctors of physical therapy are professionals with a doctorate specializing in recovery and in my experience they have far more experience in that regard than most physicians.
@dead.inside.585
April 25, 2025 at 5:19 am
What accent does she have? It’s super annoying!
@ChetRipley419
April 25, 2025 at 7:24 am
Should probably change the title to “PT answers questions”. I’m a PTA and no PT I’ve ever met refers to themselves as a doctor, it’s misleading and confusing to patients.
@definitelynotcole
April 28, 2025 at 1:20 am
Some PTs don’t have doctorates some do. The board requires new PT to have a doctorate which requires more schooling and debt. A doctor of physical therapy is the official title.
Ask yourself why the industry wants PT doctors to not refer to themselves as such. It’s not confusing for patients, they know doctors are specialized, in addition most PTs know a lot more about recovery than most physicians and likely know the outcomes of local treatments better than most local physicians as they’re actually seeing the outcomes.
They would know locally who to suggest for treatment, how to prepare for treatment, the risks for the treatment, and potential alternatives to invasive treatments. If we’re going to play a game of credentials PT’s who have earned their doctorates deserve the title. The rest of the industry doesn’t want them to be able to use the title because it hurts the ability for physical therapy as a profession to negotiate and advocate for their importance.
@ChetRipley419
April 28, 2025 at 5:02 am
@ you don’t have to explain it to me, as I stated above I’m a PTA. It is absolutely misleading to patients, especially in the acute care setting. I’m guessing you’re an outpatient PT by your tone.
@marigracelynch2314
April 25, 2025 at 8:17 am
Now we need an Athletic Trainer!
@Kat-tr2ig
April 25, 2025 at 9:32 am
My 25 year old son has cerebral palsy, so physical therapy has been, is, and always will be part of his life; our therapists are practically family now. Thank you for all you do! We appreciate it!
@z.ngaming2681
April 25, 2025 at 11:21 am
0:11 *upbeat music*
0:16 How long does physical therapy last?
0:19 answer
@johnreder8167
April 25, 2025 at 12:02 pm
Why does she talk like that? she smiles like a maniac much and is clearly too nervous but thats definitely understandable, her friends should talk to her about that valley girl accent
@definitelynotcole
April 28, 2025 at 1:03 am
Get this comment out of here. She sounds great and her accent/demeanor is very professional.
@RAIJENSHURIKEN06
April 25, 2025 at 4:14 pm
Long live all PT’S 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
@jasonwarbird
April 25, 2025 at 7:03 pm
My ears need physical therapy after listening to this for a few minutes…
@theelizaaguilar
April 25, 2025 at 10:48 pm
I’ve done PT for osteoarthritis in a shoulder and it was so helpful. We focused on strengtening my back as much as the range of motion.
@randallpetersen9164
April 26, 2025 at 1:40 pm
Well, this was a lot less impressive than most WIRED Answers. Did she actually say anything meaningful? I didn’t hear it. PT done poorly can do more harm than good.
@jonostewart6140
April 26, 2025 at 1:43 pm
I’ve definitely got a bad back!
@randallpetersen9164
April 26, 2025 at 1:48 pm
OK, so a ‘Board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist’ is not a doctor, and people who do this don’t earn a doctorate or spend nearly enough time at their education to have anything close to the knowledge that an actual physician has. Calling someone like this a ‘doctor’, or them calling themselves a doctor, is just an arrogant scam. Physical therapists are technicians, operating under physician orders, and dressing the job description up with a fake title doesn’t change a thing.
@ohoshun
April 27, 2025 at 6:40 am
If you’re hearing properly, she said she’s a doctor of physical therapy, and “also a board certified blah blah blah”. You can just rewatch it man.
@ikebeckman1074
April 26, 2025 at 5:36 pm
Good lord her partner is loaded, look at that _rock!_
@Leviathan842
April 26, 2025 at 6:51 pm
5:05 “A lot of the times, what I see is posture related. . .” As I sit up straight in my chair
@Whiteberry01G
April 26, 2025 at 9:47 pm
BS…
@briannaarechiga6935
April 27, 2025 at 2:15 am
Love having allied health professionals do these videos! You guys should have a speech language pathologist on next!
@billydiesel8520
April 27, 2025 at 12:23 pm
Oh she cute….ouch my knee hurts all of a sudden
@BlackReshiram
April 27, 2025 at 2:35 pm
i was born w pretty bad scoliosis but pt helped making it bearable.
@jss27560
April 27, 2025 at 8:03 pm
I’m going to have a knee replacement in two weeks, and can I have you as my PT?
@bobrashley5936
April 28, 2025 at 1:30 pm
Is she part Klingon?
@SuviTuuliAllan
April 29, 2025 at 2:27 pm
That’s random. Explain yourself, human.
@bobrashley5936
April 29, 2025 at 3:18 pm
@SuviTuuliAllan So you didn’t notice the klingon style ridge on her forehead?
@SuviTuuliAllan
April 29, 2025 at 4:07 pm
@ I believe, it’s a vein. Humans have those.
@SF-cq6bg
April 28, 2025 at 2:01 pm
Aqua therapy helps all populations when applied correctly & creatively. There are not enough warm-water therapy pools in America!
@abbeyspradlin7844
April 29, 2025 at 12:39 am
Seeing a pain specialist on here would be really cool!
@steveloomis1
April 29, 2025 at 1:25 am
“But … if it makes you feel better … why not?”
OK, so that’s exactly as applicable to herbs and magnets as it is to cupping. Total cop out answer. You should go ahead and add tarot readings to your list of therapies too.
@AplaTaSpaw
April 29, 2025 at 8:03 am
She is actually the model for this emoji 😁
@lininacrowne1941
April 29, 2025 at 1:15 pm
I mean… she’s not a doctor in the sense we usually mean in this context. The title is misleading.
@RafaelKarosuo
April 29, 2025 at 8:45 pm
Any profession has its share of pseudoscience, I’m an engineer, and that still checks out 😆
@TrespassWolf
April 30, 2025 at 9:00 pm
Like, totally