NotJustBones @_NotJustBones

Physio by degree, writer by instinct. I fix backs, crack jokes, poke minds and write about life between patients. Sometimes profound. Often weird. Always human. Joined January 2024

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NotJustBones @_NotJustBones

2 weeks ago

We study Anatomy, we practice evidence based care and still get told that back pain is because of “ thandi lag gayi hogi “.

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3 weeks ago

As a physio we correct posture and expectations—both are usually forward-flexed.

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NotJustBones @_NotJustBones

4 weeks ago

I give scientific explanations. They respond with, ‘But my uncle said to just use zandu Balm.

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As a physical therapist We fix dysfunction Re educate patterns And listen patiently while mattresses, new pillows, 10 min walks, picking up grocery bag etc, takes all the blame for what a decade of neglect truly caused.

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NotJustBones @_NotJustBones

a month ago

Today i met a patient with muscular dystrophy with severe prognosis. While I was assessing him. He asked me if he’d walk again, with a flicker of hope in his eyes. And I said yes—not because I knew, but because sometimes, hope is the only medicine we have left.

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NotJustBones @_NotJustBones

a month ago

You really thought physiotherapy would be all about science, healing, and rehabilitation . But it’s actually: • Lies • Excuses • Weak cores • Counting to 10 (a thousand times) • And your sanity slipping away with every: ‘Hehe, I forgot my exercises😅’

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NotJustBones @_NotJustBones

a month ago

Wanna summon the Dark Lord of wrist pain? Try the Finkelstein/Eichhoff’s Test. He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Flexed. Procedure in the caption below 👇

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NotJustBones @_NotJustBones

a month ago

Spent 10 mins explaining scapular dyskinesis to my friend. He said, “Bro! Can’t you just crack it?”

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NotJustBones @_NotJustBones

2 months ago

Physios don’t get ghosted. We just get ‘I’ll do it at home.’ Same thing.

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NotJustBones @_NotJustBones

2 months ago

If the patient’s sweating, it’s working. If the patient’s swearing, it’s definitely working.

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Howard Luks MD @hjluks

2 months ago

I’ve been a surgeon for over 30 years… There are many lessons that I’ve learned: Rehab works… more often than you think. Surgery Helps Less Than You Think—But Rehab Helps More After three decades in the operating room, I’ve come to a surprising conclusion—one I wish more…

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NotJustBones @_NotJustBones

2 months ago

Physio: ‘Give me 10 more!’ Patient: collapses at 5 Physio: ‘Okay, 5 it is. We will count them twice.

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NotJustBones @_NotJustBones

2 months ago

Being a physio means watching people pay you to ignore your advice (HEP), then come back worse — we love job security.

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NotJustBones @_NotJustBones

2 months ago

“Physio’s brain: Knows all muscles, bones, nerves, ligaments pathologies. Also physio’s brain: Forgets if they’re on rep 7 or 8.”

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NotJustBones @_NotJustBones

2 months ago

“Physio: So, what did you find when you Googled your pain? Patient: ____________. My intrusive thoughts: It’s never a brain tumour, Karen.”

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NotJustBones @_NotJustBones

2 months ago

Being a physio means nodding politely while a patient says, “I tried this exercise I found on YouTube to fix my back pain.”

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NotJustBones @_NotJustBones

2 months ago

People think physios just do massage. Physios think people just don’t listen.

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NotJustBones @_NotJustBones

2 months ago

Physiotherapy is not just rehab. It’s re-learning how to human.

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NotJustBones @_NotJustBones

2 months ago

Physios hydration break during home visit be like: Aunty insisting on a cup of chai & some biscuits, and someone’s cousin giving a bonus lecture on arthritis.