LENAuthor: Lenny Macrina
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The one change I made that significantly improved my patient’s outcomes
As a physical therapist, athletic trainer or any other rehabilitation specialist, we are always looking to improve our client’s outcomes. Without question, that is the single most important thing we can do to help others. How do we do improve outcomes? I can honestly say that you don’t always need to take every continuing education…
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The Challenges of ACL Rehab- It’s Never Easy!
It seems like I always have someone on my schedule that is post-op ACL reconstruction (or anything post-op, for that matter!). Although I thoroughly enjoy progressing ACL rehab because this population is very motivated to get back to their sport or activity. Knowing that it scares the bejeezus out of me at times! There are…
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1 question to ask when applying to PT school
Applying to PT school can be an overwhelming and daunting process. With the move to doctorate programs, the competitive landscape can lead many to apply to a bunch of schools in hopes of getting into at least one. The pressure mounts as prospective students try to figure out what program best fits their needs, demands…
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Simple steps to Rotator Cuff Rehabilitation
I recently wrote this post for Medbridge Education when they asked me how I would tackle a general shoulder pain patient with a suspected rotator cuff injury. I hope to outline a simple rotator cuff rehabilitation program that you can use for most shoulder patients that you see in the clinic You can sign…
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Welcome to LennyMacrina.com!
Welcome to my new website, LennyMacrina.com I hope to share some of my insight into the field of physical therapy, rehabilitation, and performance. My goal is very simple: Take a huge step back from the complexities of all of the information on the web and make it more intelligible and applicable to your daily practice.…
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2 Tips to Improve Your Post-op Rehabilitation Outcomes
I’ve treated hundreds, if not thousands of postoperative patients in my career. I’m always surprised to hear from others how they progress their patients. When I first got into physical therapy, I was all about protocols. I didn’t have much experience. I would literally follow it word for word and do my best to match…