I thought I would start a fun discussion on therapy cheesiness which I think all good therapists inherently do with their patients. It is a way that we make things a little more fun and entertaining. This probably doesn't have any research to back it up but it does have impact on our patient's view of their treatment. Patients who enjoy their treatments are more likley to attend and let us help them. Some examples of my natural cheesiness are:
1) When removing tape or other adherents I say something like “Free waxing every time!”
2) When turning up TENS on a patient who has had it before I joke “Holler when you hair stands!”
What I would love to know is other "cheesy" lines that you all use? I have many more but am curious to know what others use? Please post your "cheesy" or funny way to keep things fun in therapy!
-Eric
Physical Therapy "Cheesiness" Discussion
Re: Physical Therapy "Cheesiness" Discussion
"The show's for free folks, but the therapy will cost ya!"
"Let's get you up on the balance thingy and do the side-to-side.... don't let my medical jargon confuse you."
"Let's get you up on the balance thingy and do the side-to-side.... don't let my medical jargon confuse you."
James R Spencer, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Current location: Kona, HI
Current location: Kona, HI
Re: Physical Therapy "Cheesiness" Discussion
Eric, dude, I need some more PT cheese.
SPREAD IT ON!!!
SPREAD IT ON!!!
James R Spencer, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Current location: Kona, HI
Current location: Kona, HI
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Re: Physical Therapy "Cheesiness" Discussion
Some aquatic cheesiness:
''Come on in the waters warm! Everyone's been sweating in it!!.... J/K we keep it at 88-92 degrees. Not sure about the sweat part ''
''Come on in the waters warm! Everyone's been sweating in it!!.... J/K we keep it at 88-92 degrees. Not sure about the sweat part ''