Connecting the puzzling dots

People often question why I take a long time getting your history, or why I have you move your neck when you came in for your knee. Listening to your complaints, watching your whole body move, and learning where your compensations are help me connect the dots and help you solve the puzzle.

My philosophy and style of treatment revolves around these beliefs.

1. I am not quiet because I don't know what you're talking about. I am quiet because I am listening to you and processing how to respond in a way that you will hear.
2. I won't tell you that I can fix you. You aren't broken. You only need to remember how to move better.
3. I don't prescribe treatments based on your x-rays/MRI's or other tests. I listen to your history. I watch you move. I work with you to find your best movement. 
4. I don't follow a strict protocol per your medical diagnosis. No 2 people are the same. Individual people need individual movement assessments. One person's back pain may be related to sitting for hours in a car, another because their hamstrings are working over time for their core, and yet another may have an oncological problem that needs more than physical therapy.
5. I don't think any exercise is bad for you. I think there are ways to modify everything. 
6. I think it's important for you to keep moving thru your treatment. That means doing work with your uninvolved side or your upper body/lower body etc. while you are rehabilitating your involved side.
7. I know my strengths. I don't always vocalize them. I'm learning I need to be better at that, yet I also know that I am always listening to you, and make adaptations per your needs.
8. I don't think I can fix everything. If I can't help you, I will refer you to someone to get another opinion.
9. I think pain that is due to a mobility dysfunction occurs because of compensation. Sometimes surgery is needed but until you correct the why behind the compensation you will not relieve the pain.
10. I believe the body is connected from head to toe. You may come in with knee dysfunction, but this may be caused by altered mechanics in your core or even your upper extremity. I love connecting the dots to find the why behind your injury.