Author Archives: Lucas Braga

How To Prevent Injuries And Stay Active: 10 Simple & Effective Tips

How Can People Prevent Injuries? Injuries can happen to anyone, whether you’re an experienced athlete or just starting your fitness journey. Training injuries can be sustained from virtually any sport. Common injuries include: Strain/Sprain (commonly called a pulled muscle) Tendinitis and Tennis Elbow Back/Neck Pain Carpal Tunnel (Numbness, tingling, or a dull sensation of the thumb, […]

How To Avoid A Back Injury: Simple Strategies To Save Your Back

How to Avoid A Back Injury Whether accidental, or as a result of a wear-and-tear, most of us have experienced a back injury in the past. In fact, back injuries become more prevalent this time of the year, as people maneuver themselves up and down ladders and stairways while carrying heavy objects or setting up […]

How to Build and Scale a Specialty Caseload

  Imagine this: it’s Monday morning, and your entire schedule is filled with patients you love working with. The kind of patients you are most passionate about helping. How would that change how you feel about your day? How would it impact your energy, your motivation, or even the trajectory of your career? Now, picture […]

Do You Feel Valued At Work?

Do You Feel Valued as a Physical Therapist? One of the best predictors of both longevity and productivity in the workplace is how valued and appreciated team members feel. For physical therapists, who invest so much emotional and physical energy into helping others, this is especially important. So, do you feel valued? If not, let’s […]

How Meaningful is Your Work as a Physical Therapist?

Finding Purpose In Physical Therapy Purpose is the most powerful motivator we have in the workplace. When we see a larger purpose in our work, it taps into deeper sources of commitment, energy, and joy. For physical therapists, that purpose often lies in helping patients overcome pain, regain mobility, and improve their quality of life. […]

How PTs Can Leverage Social Media to Create a Personal Brand

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting a webinar with Dr. Jen Fraboni, where she shared her insights on using social media to build a personal brand and influence millions. Dr. Fraboni, a physical therapist and social media influencer, discussed her journey from starting small to becoming a trusted voice in the health and […]

Growth Is Not Always Comfortable

Growth is an essential part of any career, especially in the dynamic field of physical therapy. But let’s be honest: growth is often uncomfortable. It frequently requires us to step outside our comfort zones and embrace challenges that push us beyond our perceived limits. What makes this process more manageable—and more effective—is having someone to […]

The Patient Who Ruins Your Day

As physical therapists, our days are often filled with rewarding experiences as we help patients recover, regain mobility, and improve their quality of life. Yet, every so often, we encounter that one patient—the one who seems to be on a mission to ruin our day. This isn’t just an isolated sentiment; it’s a common experience […]

How to Achieve Financial Freedom In Physical Therapy

The Path to Expertise: Why Bother? Becoming an expert in physical therapy is no small feat. Many PTs might wonder why they should pursue expertise if it doesn’t immediately result in more money, flexibility, or opportunities. However, the truth is that expertise does lead to these benefits if you look in the right places. The […]