Using ACT to Promote Physical Activity in Sedentary Adults
There is no shortage of exercise experts and advice. Physical therapists, personal trainers, exercise physiologists, even psychologists council on...
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Experiential Avoidance: What it is and What Modern Pain Practitioners Need to Know
It’s natural to seek experiences that make you feel good and to avoid those that cause harm or discomfort. In fact, it’s an essential...
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Using ACT to Inform Physical Therapist Practice
As a physical therapist, you’re well aware of how psychology drives the behavior of your patients and how it can derail good pain care....
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An Inside Look at Pain Education in Psychology School
When the Institute of Medicine referred to pain as a public health crisis, research into the adequacy and availability of pain care treatment in the...
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How Psychologically Informed Physical Therapy (PIPT) Improves Musculoskeletal Outcomes
While the theory underlying psychologically informed care is sound, and its practical application aligns well with a physical therapist’s mission...
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An in-depth look at what physical therapists learn about pain in school
About 40% of adult Americans struggle with some type of chronic pain syndrome, but all too often treatment is delayed, disorganized, inaccessible, or...
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