Part 6 - You're Not the Arbiter of your Patient's Life Choices

Do your patient's ever make life choices you disagree with?All.  The.  Time.Does that mean we can't help them get better?Absolutely not.We are not the arbiter of our patient's life choices.  We've had avid bicyclists with pudendal nerve irritation who are adamant they won't stop riding.  New mothers who want to get back to running before they are truly ready.  Women with painful intercourse who feel they can't stop having intercourse with their partner.So what do you do if your patient is making life choices you disagree with?  In this final episode of this series, we dive into both the theory and specific examples."All I care about is that they understand their choice" - NicolePelvic PT EssentialsIf you're interested in learning more about the Pelvic PT Essentials online continuing education course, you can always check it out at www.pelvicptrising.com/essentials.Shout Out and Get in Touch!If you're enjoying the podcast, please take a few seconds to take a screenshot and put it up in your Instagram Stories and tag Nicole (@nicolecozeandpt).  Or send us an email at [email protected] with your thoughts, questions or ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.  They believe every pelvic physical therapist should find a position they love and feel confident in treating even the most complex patients.  They started Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to pelvic PTs to raise the level of our profession.Get in Touch!Learn more at www.pelvicptrising.com, follow Nicole @nicolecozeandpt (www.instagram.com/nicolecozeandpt) or reach out via email ([email protected]).Check out our Clinical Courses, Business Resources and learn more about us at Pelvic PT Rising...Let's Continue to Rise!