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Several weeks ago, I had a friend and co-worker on the blog talking about her faith at work experience in the acute care setting. Ana shared many of her thoughts about serving her patients. One thing she mentioned that I did not include in the original blog is a song that she often recites or sings to herself throughout the day. She told me it describes a life dedicated to serving others and by doing so honors the love and sacrifice of our Lord, Jesus Christ. She said it always speaks to her deeply and centers her when needed; it always comes to her right when she need its message as if to help her pay special attention to how she serves (ministers) to others throughout the day.

I thought it was awesome, powerful, and captured the message of service exactly as Ana described it. So, being the editor of the blog, I determined the words of this hymn deserved its very own post. Often, having a song or poem or saying can help us remember that as Christ followers there is a deeper meaning to our work; there is gospel ministry in our daily work. I hope you find the words of "The Servant Song" by Richard Gillard encouraging to you today.

The Servant Song

Will you let me be your servant,
Let me be as Christ to you;
Pray that I may have the grace to
Let you be my servant, too.
 
We are pilgrims on a journey,
We are trav'lers on the road;
We are here to help each other
Walk the mile and bear the load.
 
I will hold the Christ-light for you
In the night-time of your fear;
I will hold my hand out to you,
Speak the peace you long to hear.
 
I will weep when you are weeping;
When you laugh I'll laugh with you.
I will share your joy and sorrow
'Til we've seen this journey through.
 
When we sing to God in heaven
We shall find such harmony,
Born of all we've known together
Of Christ's love and agony.

Serve your patients well that they might see the light of Christ in you in the days, weeks, and months ahead!

Jason

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Today we are back to discussing the infamous ACL. Much research and literature has been published regarding the best approach to ACL rehab. We would do well to digest all of that information to make sure we are providing the highest level of care to our patients who have had ACL reconstruction.

Today’s discussion will add to that knowledge base and help us think more clearly about what interventions may be helpful. Should we only use open chain exercises early on in the rehab process? When should we introduce closed chain exercises? Are open chain exercises more stressful to the graft? All of these are good questions and that's where this video becomes very helpful.

Tune Up Your Clinical Practice in ACL Rehabilitation & Quadriceps Strength Training

I watched this video from JOSPT several weeks ago and found it quite fascinating. Partly because the data and information was really interesting, challenging some of my preconceived notions, and partly because I still can’t believe the researchers actually found volunteers to have probes jammed inside their knees and then exercise on machines! That’s grit.

The first 20 minutes are certainly worth your time and provide so much information. But the main takeaway for me was the research discussing forces on the knee/ACL during gait. I was pretty shocked to learn that the forces on the graft are higher during walking than traditional open chain exercises. The researchers in this discussion used that information to argue that if we are comfortable having a patient walk fairly early on a surgical graft, then there really is minimal to no risk of graft damage during a bout of open chain exercises early in the rehab process. Fascinating stuff in the open vs. closed chain debate.

There are several other intriguing bits of information in this video so I would encourage you to check it out and grow your brain. I hope you use this information to continue to provide the highest quality of care to your patients for the best outcomes.

Jason

***Check out the new book "Rehab the World" written for Physical Therapists to encourage us in our workplace and prepare us to serve those around us. If you like, please leave a review and spread the word!!***