Criterion-Based Vs. Time Based Protocols in Rehab and Warm Up Preparation

Arguably the MOST content-heavy episode we've released to date, we cover two main topics that are hot in our respective fields.
Criterion-based progressions require extensive skill to be able to assess and measure a patient's progress in their rehabilitation. Most patients who have a surgical procedure performed have a time-based protocol that is the guide their rehabilitation. However, protocols can vary quite a bit based on the surgeon or orthopedic group. So, as Doctors of Physical Therapy, why not utilize our skill set to determine more appropriate progressions based on individual patient presentation? In my experience, a simple phone call or text message to the surgeon updating them on a patient's progress and simply asking for permission to progress has been received tremendously well!
Lastly, how intensive and variable should your warm up be? Drew and I discuss two sides of the argument of variability and specificity of warm ups in preparation to main lifts.
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