This is part one of a five part series on how you can optimize your physical therapy outcomes. It is based on clinical research and years of experience as an orthopedic physical therapist.

My goal in writing this blog series has multiple objectives.

1. Help better explain what a physical therapist does.

2. Help you become a more informed consumer of physical therapy services.

3. Help inform you of key factors that are vital if you are going to succeed in your physical therapy program.