I would like to suggest the introduction of a revolutionary new clinical test - one performed by the patient on the clinician: Test: The Palm Test Indication: Applied by the patient when said clinician tells them things like "squatting is bad for your knees," "deadlifts are bad for your back," "deadlines bugs are a better core exercise than a squat or deadlift..." Performance: Client asks clinician to stand with arms by their side, elbows bent @ 90°, and supine so palms are face up. Client then looks at palms of Clinician. Scoring: If clinicians palms resemble that of the top picture, it is likely that person has never done the exercises they're demonizing. If picture resembles that of the bottom picture, it is likely that person does perform these exercises, and others, and may have a different outlook than that of those resembling top picture. In each case both should be asked to justify those statements. Specificity & Sensitivity have yet to be established in controlled conditions. And that is The Palm Test Seriously though, there are instances where we might hold out certain movements or exercises, but the nonsense of "this is bad...just because" absent any real foundation needs to stop. #PTproblems #GetPT1st #doyouevenlift #athletictraining #strengthandconditioning #physicaltherapy #pickupheavyshit #athletesphysiotherapy #sports (at Athletes Physiotherapy)
