The PT Handbook: Make Love to Your Injury

Welcome! The PT Handbook is a physical therapy newsletter discussing all things strength and conditioning/sports medicine. This newsletter is an extension of our philosophy at Art of PT Sports Physical Therapy LLC where our patient population includes combat athletes and gym lovers. We are a PT private practice that prides itself on providing true one on one healthcare to active individuals.

This handbook is will practical PT tips as well as more focused sports medicine talk. If you have any questions about the field of physical therapy or need to schedule an appointment (virtual or in person), contact us with the link below!

Dr. Gerry Robles PT, DPT

Founder, Art of PT Sports Physical Therapy LLC

www.artofpt.com

PT Handbook Tips: Make Love to Your Injury

Remember the old “RICE” acronym for injuries? It’s a bit outdated I would say. There are so many more factors that go into the healing of an injury. The acronym of “PEACE & LOVE” shown below encompasses more of these factors, including psychosocial factors. In case you haven’t heard, sleep/stress/relationships/jobs etc. all can play a part in pain mitigation/magnification.

This acronym was shown in a blog post by the British Journal of Sports Medicine (https://blogs.bmj.com/bjsm/2019/04/26/soft-tissue-injuries-simply-need-peace-love/) and it is something I show to patients quite frequently when they ask about icing/NSAID’s. This needs to replace the old school “RICE” method. So spread the word! Let everyone know injuries need some PEACE and LOVE :)

Until next time,

Dr. Gerry Robles PT, DPT

Founder, Art of PT Sports Physical Therapy LLC

www.artofpt.com