Great Lakes Seminars

Enhancing Clinical Decision-Making in Physical Therapy💪 As physical therapists, we're on a continuous journey of growth and excellence. We are excited to share some game-changing strategies to enhance your clinical decision-making skills and transform patient outcomes! 1️⃣ Communication is Key: Sharpen your ability to connect with patients. Create an environment where they feel heard and understood. Remember, great communication leads to better subjective evaluations and more accurate diagnoses! 2️⃣ Ask Powerful Questions: Challenge yourself to dig deeper. Instead of accepting vague answers, guide patients to pinpoint their pain precisely. This precision will illuminate your treatment path! 3️⃣ Master Special Tests: Arm yourself with a comprehensive toolkit of special tests for every body area. These are your secret weapons for accurate assessments! 4️⃣ Test-Treat-Retest Approach: Using this approach allows you to identify which aspects of the treatment are most effective and which ones are less helpful. This helps you and your patients better understand their dysfunction! 5️⃣ Recognize Red Flags: Stay vigilant for signs that require immediate attention or referral. Your keen eye can make a life-changing difference! Ready to take your PT skills to the next level?👀 Join our upcoming continuing education courses and become the exceptional therapist your patients deserve! To learn more about the strategies to help you enhance your clinical decision-making, check out our most recent blog post! https://lnkd.in/gzn84x9Q

This year, we've witnessed an all-time record number of private courses being scheduled with Great Lakes Seminars, and we couldn't be more thrilled!🙌 When you prioritize professional development through private courses, you are not only nurturing your team's expertise but also cultivating a culture of continuous learning and excellence. To learn more about the benefits of private courses with Great Lakes Seminars, check out our latest blog post!👀 https://lnkd.in/gzDaBuXU #continuingeducation #professionaldevelopment #physicaltherapy

Another great private course with our friends over at ACCESS PT! We have loved working with their team this year and can't wait for our next course with them!

We are here to deliver a Success Guide for all the new PT graduates out there!🎓 School provided you with a foundation, now lets build on it! Life right after graduation can be overwhelming and you may not know what your nexts steps should be. After talking some of our instructors and to many new grads entering the field, we have put together a guide that will set you up to have a happy and successful career! To learn more, check out our latest blog post!👀 #physicaltherapy #newgrad #successguide #lifeaftergraduation

Did you know that 36 million falls are reported each year by older adults?👀 That statistic alone was enough for us to put together 5 highly effective exercises that you can use to help improve balance for your elderly patients.💪 From simple standing exercises to more advanced techniques, these proven methods can be easily incorporated into your treatment plans. Empower your clients to regain their confidence and independence through improved balance and stability. To learn more about these exercises, check out our most recent blog post! #FallPrevention #PhysicalTherapy #BalanceTraining

Another great weekend spent at our private course with the ACCESS PT team!💪 Their New Paltz, NY location hosted our Introduction to Diagnosis and Treatment of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction course. Thank you for always being fantastic hosts, we are looking forward to our next course with your team!🤩

It was an honor working with such a great group of clinicians this past weekend at our private course with ACCESS PT! Huge thank you to their team for being phenomenal hosts, we can't wait for our next private course with them later this year!🤩💪

As physical therapists, we have the ability to transform lives through the direct care we provide. But what if we took that a step further and incorporated the principles of servant-based leadership into our practice? Let's explore the profound impact that a servant-based leadership approach can have on our profession. From advancing patient-centered care to nurturing meaningful relationships and inspiring others to excel, servant-based leadership has the potential to elevate the field of physical therapy to new heights. To learn more about this topic, check out our most recent blog post!👀 #LeadershipinPT #ProfessionalDevelopment #ServantBasedLeadership #Leadership

Let's give a round of applause to the newest CIMTs!👏🎉 These talented individuals have officially completed our certification program this past weekend! They have dedicated themselves to their craft, completing nine prerequisite courses, and putting in years of hard work and training. Now, they are officially part of an elite group within our community! A huge shoutout to Dynamix Physical Therapy for providing support to their therapists every step of the way by hosting private courses with us throughout the years! Truly giving their team the opportunity to excel and become CIMTs. We couldn't be more proud of this incredible achievement!🌟 Congratulations to each and every one of you - your dedication and commitment have paid off. Here's to the next chapter in your journey as CIMTs!💪👏 #certifiedtherapists #certification #physicaltherapy #greatlakesseminars #becomeyourbest #CIMT

Let's talk about a challenge that many clinicians face on a daily basis... Effectively managing your patient load! It is so important to give your patients the best care possible, but effectively managing your patient load helps you take care of yourself while providing great care. Here are 4 tips that we have found helpful to successfully manage your patient load! Do you have other tips or tricks that have helped you manage your patient load? Share with us and comment them below! Let's get some ideas flowing🙌 #physicaltherapy #becomeyourbest #professionaldevelopment