In this episode, CEO Lauren Podina shares a conversation with Madison Dillow, Director of Physical Therapy at Orthopaedics Specialists of Dallas. Committed to providing a hands-on treatment approach to optimize patient outcomes, Madison talks about the difference between an occupational therapist and a physical therapist, what drew him to sports medicine-driven therapy practice, and what his TPI program is all about.
Many people may need to get in touch with a physical therapist at some point in their lives, whether it's to recover from a sports injury, manage chronic pain, or regain strength and mobility after surgery. While physical therapy is often associated with athletes and sports injuries, it is a versatile form of treatment that can benefit people of all ages and activity levels.
In this episode, CEO Lauren Podina shares a conversation with Madison Dillow, Director of Physical Therapy at Orthopaedics Specialists of Dallas. Committed to providing a hands-on treatment approach to optimize patient outcomes, Madison talks about the difference between an occupational therapist and a physical therapist, what drew him to sports medicine-driven therapy practice, and what his TPI program is all about.
Enjoy!
In This Episode
01:23 - How Madison feels about working with Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas
02:58 - The first thing to consider when doing physical therapy
03:55 - Examples of goals patients want to achieve
06:14 - How to get in touch with a physical therapist at Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas
07:59 - The difference between an occupational therapist and a physical therapist
09:17 - What drew Madison to sports medicine-driven therapy practice
10:08 - Why you should see a physical therapist even if you are not in pain
12:08 - The most common upper extremity issues among athletes
13:23 - What Madison's TPI program is all about
15:21 - The approach Madison takes to deal with knee pain
21:10 - How often do patients return to therapy after surgery
22:29 - What physical therapists do after rotator cuff surgery
23:52 - What patients need to know about postoperative care for rotator cuff injuries
26:47 - Other medical practices physical therapists and occupational therapists do
30:06 - What inspired Madison to pursue a career in therapy
Favorite Quotes
03:02 - "If a patient has a goal or something they're trying to achieve, they work harder, comply with their exercises, and just do better. Whereas when someone comes in because they were told they needed to go to physical therapy, you need to do a job to identify what they really want. Otherwise, they don't want to do therapy." - Madison Dillow
09:24 - "One of the aspects we're trying to incorporate is the return to sports protocol. And we want to make sure that patients have gone through the motions, skills, and everything they'll need to get back into their sport." - Madison Dillow
31:01 - "The big thing that I've loved about physical therapy is that you get to know people, talk to them, and be invested in their lives as well. That's a big part of our profession. Their buy-in is a part of us just being good human beings and being able to talk and interact with people." - Madison Dillow