What to Expect From a Mental Health Physical Therapist

What to Expect From a Mental Health Physical Therapist By Joe Tatta, PT, DPT Mental health physical therapy is an emerging specialty that integrates various therapeutic approaches to help individuals manage conditions that affect both the mind and body. While physical therapy is often associated with injury rehabilitation, the scope of practice for physical therapists […]

Mental Health Trends and the Role Physical Therapists Play in Patient Care

Mental Health Trends and the Role Physical Therapists Play in Patient Care By Joe Tatta, PT, DPT As the conversation around mental health continues to evolve, physical therapists across all practice areas are recognizing the vital intersection between physical and psychological well-being. This growing awareness has given rise to a specialized area of practice called […]

Breaking the Silence: Diagnostic Overshadowing in Physical Therapy and Mental Health

Breaking the Silence: Diagnostic Overshadowing in Physical Therapy and Mental Health By Joe Tatta, PT, DPT Diagnostic overshadowing was initially used to describe a clinician’s tendency to assess individuals with an intellectual disability less accurately. Today the term is used more broadly. Diagnostic overshadowing refers to the negative bias impacting a clinician’s judgment regarding co-occurring […]

7 Physical Therapy Interventions That Improve Mental Health

7 Physical Therapy Interventions That Improve Mental Health By Joe Tatta, PT, DPT The relationship between physical therapy and mental health has gained significant attention in recent years. More and more research highlights how physical therapy interventions not only improve physical function but also play a crucial role in mental health. Chronic pain, physical disability, […]

What Training Is Required for Physical Therapists To Offer Mental Health Support?

What Training Is Required for Physical Therapists To Offer Mental Health Support? By Joe Tatta, PT, DPT A common question physical therapists may ask is: “What training is required to offer mental health support?” In this blog post, I’ll break down suggested training requirements, discuss the potential scope of practice limitations, licensure considerations, potential training […]

Practice Development Tips for Physical Therapists to Add Mental Health Support to Their Practice

Practice Development Tips for Physical Therapists to Add Mental Health Support to Their Practice By Joe Tatta, PT, DPT Physical therapists are increasingly looking for practice development tips to advance their careers. This blog post offers practical advice on how to develop mental health as a niche in your practice, collaborate effectively with mental health professionals, […]