How to Get Better Results With Patients Who Have More Mobility
Presented by Phil Plisky and Jenna Gourlay
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Rehab and Performance Lab Episode 12: How to Get Better Results With Patients Who Have More Mobility
Dr. Jenna Gourlay, PT, DPT, SCS, joins Phil Plisky to share practical strategies for treating patients with hypermobility who don’t respond to typical interventions. You’ll hear Jenna’s experiences working with athletes and how she’s adapted her approach to achieve faster, more effective outcomes. Learn how to better assess joint hypermobility, tackle proprioception issues, and choose the right exercises to help your patients thrive.
Learning Objectives
- Interpret the evidence around choosing the best treatment path for individuals with increased mobility
- Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address the challenges related to creating independence for our patients with atypical mobility
- Solve patient case scenarios involving joint hypermbolity and treatment classification
Meet your instructors
Phil Plisky
Dr. Phil Plisky is a professor in the University of Evansville’s Doctor of Physical Therapy and PhD in Health Professions Education programs. He is the host of the Medbridge Rehab and Performance Lab podcast and founder of the Coaches Club at
Jenna Gourlay
Dr. Jenna Gourlay is a board-certified sports physical therapist for the Rehabilitation & Performance Institute and the director of their orthopedic residency program. Dr. Gourlay is an adjunct professor at the University of Evansville and previously worked as the team physical therapist for the women’s basketball and…
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