Q&A with Los Angeles Rams Physical Therapist - “Life As A NFL PT”

Q&A with Los Angeles Rams Physical Therapist - “Life As A NFL PT”

This was an AWESOME IG live with the Jon Hernandez, the physical therapist for the NFL Los Angeles Rams. We covered A TON of topics and answered some great questions that rolled in from the audience. Below you will find all of the talking points if you want to jump forward to something specific that interests you! Please comment, like, and share this someone you know that would enjoy this!

0:40 - How did you get here?
5:27 - Is this your dream job?
7:38 - How Long did it take to feel confident working with pro athletes?
12:10 - How is it treating pro athletes? What makes it different
14:20 - Common injuries you treat and your biggest challenge treating pro athletes
15:47 - How do you manage some of the challenges regarding getting athletes back to playing ASAP
19:00 - Tips for women interested in sports medicine at the professional level
20:25 - What is communication like with the medical team
24:30 - Are there internships or clinical rotations for DPT students?
25:10 - What are your credentials, what do you need to be a PT in the NFL
28:30 - What’s similar to treating pro athletes and your average PT clinic?
30:30 - How do you get an injured athlete ready for game day in less than a week?
34:04 - What is your job like in the off-season vs. pre-season vs. in-season?
38:00 - Favorite modality to use?
41:14 - Who determines who treats who?
42:25 - How to manage player care?
45:35 - Con-Ed course or previous experience that has helped you the most?
48:15 - Words of wisdom
50:14 - Work-life Balance
52:30 - How did you stay motivated during adversity?
54:38 - How can someone connect with you?

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