Top 20 Posts Of 2012

The year 2012 is coming to a conclusion today. I am sure that we all faced plenty of challenges, but I am also convinced that there were plenty of successes along the way. Thus is the ebb and flow of life.

As we count down the minutes to 2013, there is no better way to put the year in perspective than to compile a Top 20 list. One of my primary goals this year was to write more consistently. Mission accomplished – with 172 posts over 365 days. They have generated many thought-provoking comments. Thank you to everyone that has contributed to the discussions.

Pulling together a “Best of 2012” list isn’t easy. I don’t necessarily believe that the posts with the most traffic are my best posts, but it provides a good starting point. So without further ado, here are my Top 20 posts of 2012. Count them down, and enjoy!

20. Training Myths: Long Slow Distance (2/29/12)

19. Is Physical Therapy In The United States Heading In The Right Direction? (5/14/12)

18. Three Lessons That Physical Therapists Could Learn From Chiropractors (5/9/12)

17. Seven Reasons Why MDT Is The Future Of Sports Medicine (9/11/12)

16. Is Transparency A Game Changer In Consumer Direct Access To Physical Therapy? (7/16/12)

15. Physical Therapists And Their Self Image: An International Perspective (1/9/12)

14. Joint Mobilization And The PTA: Much Ado Over Nothing? (12/4/12)

13. Patient, Treat Thyself: Part I (11/27/12)

12. Paul Terranova And The Grand Kona Slam (10/18/12)

11. MDT: A Slam Dunk For Back Pain In The NBA (4/16/12)

And now, for the Top 10 posts of 2012:

10. Vision Now: A Physical Therapist Manifesto (5/29/12)

9. Running Injuries: A Multi-Billion Dollar Problem With A Simple Solution (9/24/12)

8. Kinesio Taping: Placebo Or Panacea? (9/19/12)

7. McKenzie’s Derangement Syndrome In A World Of Pathoanatomy (3/26/12)

6. Five Ways That MDT Will Change Orthopedics (2/27/12)

5. Models Of Practice, Physical Therapist Autonomy, And The Meaning Of Life (6/4/12)

4. Was The DPT The Right Direction For Physical Therapy? 10 Points To Ponder (7/24/12)

3. Ten Ways To Spot A Guru – And One Solution If You Do (9/4/12)

2. Extreme Makeover: Physical Therapist Edition (6/11/12)

1. The APTA’s Vision 2020: My 12 Year Report Card (5/23/12)

Bonus round: Three posts from previous years that continue to be some of the most popular posts:

Direct Access To Physical Therapy: You Have It, Or You Don’t (1/28/11)

Three Common Examples Of Self Image, Self Sabotage, And Comfort Zones In Action (9/2/11)

Gatekeeper Or Physical Therapist: Who Knows Best? (7/15/11)

All the best in 2013!

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