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What is physical therapy is a common question we still get asked today, despite physical therapy’s increasing value in society. And I feel like my answer to this question might be surprising. The classic understanding of who a PT is and what we do can be found here....
Perfect form does not exist. Movement is very complex and everyone has a different anatomy. There is no right and wrong way to lift something heavy or run or jump. Good coaches will enhance an athletes abilities based on what they see. But we need to stop teaching people that there is a right and wrong way to move.
The idea of the “Core” being important for training and injury are is outdated. A strong core can be useful for athletes, but it’s function is largely misunderstood and poorly linked with low back pain. Despite this, we still hear orthopedists, physical therapists, chiropractors and trainers prescribing core exercises to fix low back pain and improve performance.