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At my high school reunion a few months ago, a friend asked me an interesting question about my job, “Do you ever get ghosted by your patients?”

She..

On any given day, we take anywhere from 17,000-30,000 breaths. Much like blinking or swallowing, breathing is not something we have to think about...

Over the past 15+ years of running a PT clinic, I have seen my fair share of young PT students and new graduates looking for their first physical..

Staying connected to prominent occupational therapists and organizations is easy using social media and OT Twitter accounts.

Twitter provides a..

When I was in college at Texas A&M, my main goal was to get in, get out, and get into physical therapy school. All I wanted was a bachelor’s degree..

Being a physical therapist in Hawaii is as good as it sounds. White sands, balmy weather, and fragrant breezes are only half of the appeal; Hawaii..

In the not so distant past...

The scene was set: A-ARON, a young, intelligent, and honestly not-so-graceful college student races to his first..

As healthcare providers, we must work as a team with other physicians, therapists, and nurses. The cooperation of all members is advantageous to..

My journey into outpatient ortho physical therapy started when I was 16 years old. There I was, sitting on the doctor’s exam table. I was feeling..

I remember when I used to think that everything I learned in PT school was the end-all-be-all of physical therapy. This was an innocent, but..

Trigger points: the great controversy

Odds are, you may be experiencing a trigger point as you read this, or have experienced one at some point in..

Now that you have graduated from PT school, or maybe you are nearing the end of your journey in PT school, it may seem that the education phase of..

The first impression is the most important step in forming a relationship. Whether that is the first impression an employer gets of a new..

You are wrapping up your final semester of PT school. Board review books, graduation plans, and job searches fill your thoughts and internet..

Well, it’s about time. I have been waiting for the moment when an employer uttered, “Glad to have you on the team! We got the chiros in the front,..

Optimism

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines optimism as “an inclination to put the most favorable construction upon actions and events or to..

You’re exhausted. You're finding it difficult to convey a complete thought. You're realizing it's only Tuesday and only 3-hours into your 9-hour..

As a student, physical therapy clinicals are an exciting time in your journey through PT school. To this point, you’ve spent countless hours..

In my 9 years as a physical therapist, I have found that my relationship with patients matters just as much as the actual skilled physical therapy..

The idea was forming in Dr. Kris Sasaki’s head for awhile. Despite a stellar track record with patients, there was always that last 10-20% of folks..

Some OT Fieldwork Advice can make or break your clinical experience.

Sure, you will probably pass, but it is all about having a great experience!..

Here, at NGPT, we often keep it clinical and career-oriented. Here's an inspiring case study that serves as a reminder of why we do what we do.

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