Would You Dump Exercise, Manual Therapy Or Modalities?

Would You Dump Exercise, Manual Therapy Or Modalities?

Dr. Rhett Polka dives into a recent poll about which treatment methods physical therapists would choose to keep if they could only select one: Exercise, Manual Therapy, or Modalities. Watch to hear his insights on why each approach matters and what it would mean for the future of physical therapy practice.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction and overview of the poll
01:30 - Exercise in physical therapy: Why it’s essential
03:45 - The role of modalities in symptom management
06:00 - Manual therapy: When and why to use it
08:15 - Dr. Polka’s conclusion: Which one would he keep?
09:00 - Final thoughts and call to action

Summary

The vlog discusses a poll posted on Instagram by Dr. Rhett Polka asking his audience to choose which treatment methods they would keep if they had to narrow down their physical therapy techniques. The options presented were:

• Exercise
• Modalities (e.g., electrical stimulation, cupping, needling, K tape)
• Manual therapy techniques.

The vlog explores the importance of these different approaches in physical therapy and asks viewers to consider the trade-offs involved in each option.

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