Self-growth and education is key to having a successful career. YouTube content is a classroom in a practitioner's pocket, as visual learners can view videos posted by physiotherapy experts across the globe.
Practitioners and clinic owners must continually look for ways to improve, looking to strive in areas outside of their comfort zones. Investing in the education and experience of practitioners can pay off tenfold as consistent education leads practitioners to become:
- More knowledgeable
- Happier by reaching education-backed accomplishments
- Irreplaceable to the clinic's team
- A great coach to new practitioners
Invest in your career with these top seven channels:
Physical Therapy Video
About: Bob Scrupp and Brad Heineck are Physical Therapists with over 50 years combined experience. Their videos offer information to physical therapists about "getting fit, staying healthy, and staying pain-free." The videos range from treatments of infants, to the elderly.
Subscribers: 5.12M+
Posts: Daily
Channel Link: Physical Therapy Video
AskDoctor Jo
About: Dr. Jo is a licensed Physical Therapist and Doctor of Physical Therapy. Her YouTube page keeps it light-hearted, with a large number of physical therapy videos focusing on stretching and exercises for common injuries.
Subscribers: 2.18M+
Posts: Weekly
Channel Link: AskDoctorJo
Physio Rehab
About: Tim Keeley of Physio Fitness provides viewers with in-depth rehab programs, mobility exercises, treatment, and educational videos for all things physio and rehabilitation. Time keeps up to date with consistent posts, new equipment, and new age physical philosophy.
Subscribers: 243K+
Posts: Daily/Weekly
Channel Link: Physio Fitness
PhysioTutors
About: This channel comes highly recommended if you're a physiotherapist student or practicing therapist. Kai Sigel, PT BSc (Hons.) and Adreas Heck, PT BSc (Hons.) provide viewers with physiotherapy videos on assessment, clinical reasoning, and treatment for various conditions. Kai and Andreas provide statistical data and an evidence statement in most of their videos to bring science-based backing to the forefront.
Subscribers: 841K+
Posts: Daily/Weekly
Channel Link: Physiotutors
Clinical Physio
About: The Movement Fix includes videos that further divulge into movement and how it relates to CrossFit and functional fitness. This channel focuses on going past mobility restrictions. asthe primary cause of dysfunctional movement patterns with some great insights.
Subscribers: 53.9K+
Posts: Weekly
Channel Link: The Movement Fix
College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
About: The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario regulates all physio/physical therapists to ensure the ongoing improvement of the practice, and to serve the public interest. This channel highlights policies and standards, best practices, research, practice advice, and webinars.
Subscribers: 1.62K+
Posts: Monthly/Quarterly
Channel Link: College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
MoveForwardPT
About: MoveForwardPT takes a patient-centered approach. Looking to educate patients on mobility and quality of life while avoiding prescription medication and surgery. The library of videos includes patient stories, workout tips, workplace wellness, and toys for children with disabilities.
Subscribers: 14.1K+
Posts: Monthly
Channel Link: MoveForwardPT
YouTube is just one way for practitioners to keep up-to-date on the latest and greatest in the expanding world of physiotherapy. Set aside a set amount of time every week to learn from your favourite channels, and who knows, maybe your clinic will start a YouTube channel that focuses on exercises for your patients.
