Getting Patient Buy-In When They Don’t Want Help

An episode of the PT Pintcast - Physical Therapy podcast, hosted by Jimmy McKay, PT, DPT | Physical Therapy Podcast, titled "Getting Patient Buy-In When They Don’t Want Help" was published on March 27, 2026 and runs 33 minutes.

March 27, 2026 ·33m · PT Pintcast - Physical Therapy

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Episode Description

Most patients don’t want to be in physical therapy—especially in acute care. That creates friction, resistance, and missed opportunities for better outcomes.

In this episode, Sid Stoddard breaks down a practical communication framework PTs can use immediately to improve patient buy-in without adding time or complexity.

Key Takeaways:

“Embrace the suck” → patients are already frustrated before you walk inPatients don’t want PT—they want to leave or get back to lifeUse the “onion” approach: uncover layers before pushing interventionsAlways explain the why behind what you’re askingAdapt your communication style...