Chris Johnson PT Philosophy

My physical therapy philosophy has been shaped by my experiences as a patient and athlete combined with my extensive professional experience. Over the course of my athletic career, I sustained various injuries and underwent a handful of surgeries, which stemmed from overuse, inadequate nutrition, and improper training. Fortunately, I fell into the hands of competent surgeons, and talented PTs. I always found that upon completing the rehab, I returned to sport at a higher level than pre-injury status and felt mentally stronger knowing that I was able to overcome adversity. Aside from the musculoskeletal dysfunction tied to these injuries, I also came to appreciate the emotional and psychological elements related to injury. My particular approach to rendering PT is multi-faceted in nature but is largely centered on helping the patient to create the ideal environment to heal their injury and prevent its recurrence. I make sure to address any questions or concerns that my patients have to reduce their anxiety and educate them, thus creating a sense of empowerment. The rehab programs that I develop with my patients involve work in and out of the clinic. Clinically, I focus on addressing musculoskeletal dysfunction through a blend of manual work, postural correction, movement retraining, and sound therapeutic exercise prescription to engender a balanced, responsive musculoskeletal system. Outside of the clinic, I develop simple routines specific to each patient so they can easily be completed in the context of daily life. I also strive to heighten my patients’ conscious awareness regarding movement and posture, and how these items are affected by different emotional states. The combination of my background as a competitive athlete and patient coupled with my extensive professional experience as a clinician and researcher puts me in the ideal position to help YOU.