I just saw a tweet soliciting writers and editors for The PT Project. It sounded like a great opportunity, so I responded right away. I really like the idea of continuing to write and/or edit for a PT website besides my own if possible, so I hope it works out.
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I’ve been thinking recently about how much I like to ask questions. Ever since I was a little kid, I’ve been curious about all sorts of things going on around me, and have had a knack for asking lots of tough questions.
This served me well as a journalist because asking questions is the best way to get to know a source, understand a story, or even find out if there is a story worth reporting. It also served me well in psychology because asking questions allows you to get into someone’s head, and it also leads you to find leads when doing research.
I also remember asking a lot of questions when I saw my PT a few years ago. I didn’t just want her to fix me, I also wanted her to explain to me in a great detail what was wrong.
“What’s a ligament?” “What’s a tendon?” “How does my injury compare to others you’ve seen?”
I also asked how she planned on treating me, and how exactly I should do the rehab exercises she showed me (in a future post I’ll write about the frustrations I felt trying to follow the exercises). I think my curiosity in the situation was part of what made me realize I want to be a PT.
Most of all, however, my curiosity will help me find out what exactly is wrong with my patients. I plan on getting to the heart of their symptoms and making sure they understand all the therapy and issues they must deal with.
I’ll ask make sure they know the answers to the questions I would have asked myself.