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• Physical Therapists are Human Engineers

  By: Chad E Cook PT, PhD, FAPTA Background: Recently, I appeared as a guest on the Futureproof podcast, hosted by two brilliant, forward‑thinking leaders, Alex…

• The Digital Literacy Paradox: Why Those Who Need Digital Health the Most Are Often Least Able to Use It

  By: Chad E. Cook, PT, PhD, FAPTA Background: As health systems migrate toward hybrid rehabilitation platforms for the management of musculoskeletal issues (see former blogs),…

• Digital Self Management Platforms: A Key Feature of Hybrid Rehabilitation

  By: Chad E. Cook, PT, PhD, FAPTA Background: Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders, such as low back pain, knee osteoarthritis, and shoulder injuries, are among the leading…

• The Art of Hybrid Rehabilitation Is Knowing When Presence Matters More Than Convenience

  By: Chad E. Cook, PT, PhD, FAPTA A Model Born of Necessity, Now Here to Stay: Hybrid rehabilitation blends in‑person therapy with digitally delivered supported…

• Building Effective Hybrid Rehabilitation Programs: Clinical, Operational, and Technological Considerations

  By: Chad E. Cook, PT, PhD, FAPTA Background: Over the past several years, I have served on Daniel Harvey’s PhD dissertation committee. His work centers…

• Using MCID for Between‑Group Comparisons Is a Methodological Mistake

  By: Chad E Cook, PT, PhD, FAPTA Background: In clinical research, especially in orthopedics, sports medicine, and rehabilitation, the minimally clinically important difference (MCID) has…