[quote]The geek wrote:
There is more information on prescription drugs then supplements. its medical minutae for your gp. His advice is probably the best he can do for the patient.
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Precisely-I agree.
This is exactly why I said that doctors should have a system in place to get info like this,or be more ready to refer or find out,network,or be sent on a course,etc.
Some of them may well do,many do not.That’s what this thread is about-is it ignorance? arrogance? lack of support? funding?
They can’t have it both ways,if this is not in place,then take it out of their hands and forbid them from UN-educated UN-informed guesses and unsolicited,outdated advice.
take the power out of their hands for medical clearance if it’s a burden they don’t want and save me and other PT’s and the client the hassle,encourage education if they do want ot help.
In addition to the stated example of me sending clients,sometimes with pre-existing medical conditions or hereditary problems or injuries to a doctor for clearance for a diet plan or exercise programme,and getting a non-commital ‘yeah,why not’ or some such comment-thanks for the input doc,
Here’s an example,if a member/client came to me and said he had say,knee pain in one knee,but was gonna do his workout anyway,I would try to diagnose it as best I could,I may,depending on the circumstances,try to get him to take a day off,refer to a website or textbook,and/or refer him to a physiotherapist or similiar professional,apply ice,take a painkiller,etc. or if he is adamant,I may recommend alternatives to work around the injury-an alternative to his workout,or the exercises with the least risk or some mobility work that is prehab/rehab related.
I am not a Physiotherapist/Physical Therapist.I am not an expert in sports injuries-but if he will still train,will not go elsewhere and wants MY opinion,I will do my best to examine the problem,monitor it,inform them of my limitations and area of expertise,refer and/or consult with physios,trainers,coaches and sports massage practitioners where possible,and give a carefully considered,educated,informed opinion and advice.
Why? I’m not a physio,it’s not my field!
Because,as you stated-my advice is probably the best I can do for the patient (client)
What I WON’T do,which I have seen many doctors do,is pretend I know everything,or give a non-committal ‘Yeah,why not’ or ‘give it a try I suppose’ while writing your prescription out.
That kind of nonchalance can do more harm than good-suppose as soon as the aforementioned member had mentioned his knee pain and said he was gonna work out anyway,I simply shrugged and went ‘Yeah,give it a try,I suppose’ or ‘yeah,why not?’ with no further investigation or input.If that guy went on the treadmill and aggravated it,or tore/twisted/sheared something,how does that reflect on me?
‘Not my problem,mate,it’s not my field’ is that what I’m supposed to say?
he could be out of action for MONTHS now,and if he wanted to take it further,he could possibly sue me,claim from my liability insurance,I could be struck off the exercise register and fired.
Well,this is what the doctor said to me,and he had MY LIFE in his hands,not my ACL.
I self-study as much as I can on injuries/rehab,but I know my limitations.I plan to study for a Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology,Sports Massage,and a Certificate In The Theory Of Sports Injuries,to give me a deeper understanding of this.
Why? I’m a Personal Trainer,not a physiotherapist!