Physical therapy school prepares you with fundamental skills, but the gap between education and real clinical practice can be overwhelming for new graduates. This first-hand discussion reveals strategies to navigate the challenging transition as a new PT.

• PT school primarily teaches you to "not hurt people" rather than specific treatment protocols
• Feeling unprepared is normal when facing unfamiliar cases, especially post-surgical rehabilitation
• Chart review the night before seeing patients helps you prepare for unfamiliar conditions
• Basic, simple exercises are often more effective than complicated "creative" approaches
• Finding mentors is crucial for developing confidence and clinical reasoning
• Programming exercise should focus on addressing deficits rather than impressing patients
• Patients care more about getting better than receiving a precise diagnosis
• Continuing education should be targeted: 1/3 for immediate cases, 1/3 for common conditions, 1/3 for personal interests

Check out our upcoming third cohort of the mentorship program with Mike Reinald at fitnesspainfree.com to learn more about our treatment approaches and protocols.

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