PTQ 006: Advances in the profession and what needs to happen with Dr. Tony Brosky

I sat down with Dr. Brosky to catch up on what's currently happening in the field along with some personal questions as I approach graduation. We talk about advances within the profession and his views on what needs to happen. "The biggest threat to our profession is the lack of public awareness." "We still only have about 30% of physical therapists who are APTA members and that they don't see the value in membership." "When I go into a patient's episode I say I'll do everything I can within my abilities and my current knowledge to help you but I need you to be all in as well. It may not be convenient and it might actually be uncomfortable at times but I want you to trust me and trust the process. I want to be able to trust you and that you're going to tell me how you're doing. It's exciting that we get the opportunities for that patient relationship in our profession when some others don't." "We need physical therapist not only as clinicians but we need physical therapist working in this technology who understand the practice of physical therapy so they can help people who understand technology to make that fit for their needs." "We spend twice as much as any other industrialized country on healthcare and our outcomes are in the high thirties according to the world health organization." "Its about relationships and taking the time to dive into what matters." "When you begin looking for your first job as a practicing clinician find an environment that you think you can thrive in, that you're excited about, not one you necessarily have figured out but one you truly have a passion for. Find an environment where you'll be challenged because we need to challenge ourselves to move forward." "Mentors are going to be important because they'll challenge and support you at the same time, especially in your first two years. Have a mentor you can fall back on and that you can learn from." "Your first job will probably not be your last job because indications are now that our generation will have 7 or 8 different jobs." "Such a need for researchers, innovators, educators, policy, advocacy, technology". "Have some ideas of where you want to go and where you see yourself in three years." "Find a commitment you can make for a couple years so you can really get established." "We see a shortage now of qualified, academically prepared faculty." "You may think you know what you love and what you're good at but until you immerse yourself in it, you might not be entirely sure." "We still haven't really accurately defined the human movement system outside of our own profession." "If we are truly going to transform society, what does that mean?" "It comes down to relationships, you'll be more effective when you can develop good, honest, trusting relationships with patients and you go in as a partnership. "Richard K. Shields, PT, PhD, FAPTA, Mary McMillan Lecture “Turning Over the Hourglass”. Here are some of Dr. Brosky's favorites ! Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Physical Therapy, Oxford Academic  International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy Sports Health Journal To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.
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