# Student Discussion **URL:** https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/c/other-discussion/student-discussion/12.md [Latest](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Student Discussion category](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/about-the-student-discussion-category/14843)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 1:04pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/about-the-student-discussion-category/14843 "2024-10-23T13:04:37Z")
--- ## [How much autonomy does a PT have?](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/how-much-autonomy-does-a-pt-have/14718)
**Author:** [@Right\_Field](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Right_Field)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/how-much-autonomy-does-a-pt-have/14718 "2024-11-19T01:10:12Z")
Hello everyone. I am contemplating a career change to physical therapy. Do physical therapists have autonomy in terms of the exercises they prescribe? When a general practitioner refers a patient to PT, does the practiti… --- ## [How to get into coaching?](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/how-to-get-into-coaching/14401)
**Author:** [@backyardbarbell](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/backyardbarbell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 11:37pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/how-to-get-into-coaching/14401 "2024-08-13T23:37:45Z")
Hi, I am a university student and have been training consistently for the last few months and have seen great results following the advice of Jordan and Austin. I have also been researching and reading a lot about progr… --- ## [Any advice for university entrants?](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/any-advice-for-university-entrants/8688)
**Author:** [@Mirrase](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Mirrase)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/any-advice-for-university-entrants/8688 "2024-08-02T13:39:28Z")
Do you have any tips on how to write a good application essay for a medical university? I need to do this while I have the opportunity to submit documents. I have a few drafts, but I’m not sure if they are good enough. --- ## [Studying for math](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/studying-for-math/10454)
**Author:** [@Danny3](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Danny3)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/studying-for-math/10454 "2023-06-15T13:56:29Z")
Hey, after not having math for ~ 1 year, i have decided to take some math courses (Mainly calculus) and am kind of rusty. Do you guys have any tips on how i could study the most efficiently? :slight\_smile: --- ## [Frustration with DPT School, Any Tips?](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/frustration-with-dpt-school-any-tips/11561)
**Author:** [@mmacadiz](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/mmacadiz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2023, 6:16am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/frustration-with-dpt-school-any-tips/11561 "2023-03-15T06:16:14Z")
Hello all. I’ve not been on the forums in forever so if there is something I need to modify in my posts, I will change accordingly. Anywho, some background information. I’m a current 2nd year in my DPT program (Doctor … --- ## [Research Database - Links to articles](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/research-database-links-to-articles/4340)
**Author:** [@Dhruv4](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Dhruv4)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2022, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/research-database-links-to-articles/4340 "2022-05-01T16:15:36Z")
\# Research Database Basic Pain Related Resources https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwd-…ature=youtu.be Why Things Hurt by Lorimer (da goat) Moseley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FXO…wsXpN&index=20 Jordan and Austin’s… --- ## [Goal Writing](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/goal-writing/12369)
**Author:** [@Matthew\_Rupiper\_PT](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Matthew_Rupiper_PT)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2022, 2:01pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/goal-writing/12369 "2022-04-30T14:01:45Z")
Hi everyone, Full disclosure: I submitted this to the JOSPT blog a week or so back. If there are any students or practicing clinicians here I’d appreciate any feedback. The Goal Writing Physical Therapist Goal writing… --- ## [Old School PT](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/old-school-pt/11445)
**Author:** [@Sortho14](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Sortho14)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2021, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/old-school-pt/11445 "2021-10-11T14:49:34Z")
Hi Everyone, So I am a 3rd year DPT student and I’m currently in a clinical rotation with some PTs who practice with old school antiquated ways of thinking. Their main approach to pt care is ‘putting the body into alig… --- ## [How First-Year Doctor’s Spend Their Time](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/how-first-year-doctor-s-spend-their-time/5583)
**Author:** [@DylanKittrell](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/DylanKittrell)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2021, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/how-first-year-doctor-s-spend-their-time/5583 "2021-03-06T21:36:58Z")
Any doctors-in-training/doctors have anything to say about this? I think it’s interesting from a shadowing point of view, namely, shadowing is incredibly important to know what you’re getting into; it’s not all one on o… --- ## [Back to school with asthma during COVID](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/back-to-school-with-asthma-during-covid/10332)
**Author:** [@Cynthia3](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Cynthia3)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 11:35am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/back-to-school-with-asthma-during-covid/10332 "2021-02-02T11:35:18Z")
Hi, My daughter is studying in the 3rd grade, and she has asthma since she was four years old. Now, things have become worse due to the COVID-19 outbreak. I have read that asthma patients will have more complications fr… --- ## [Research Questions](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/research-questions/9506)
**Author:** [@cameron\_FB](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/cameron_FB)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 2:31am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/research-questions/9506 "2020-09-27T02:31:58Z")
Hi everyone, I’m looking for some guidance towards developing a research question for my MSc dissertation. I’m a physiotherapy student and would like to focus my research on ‘pain beliefs, behavioural change and physica… --- ## [Pre-Health Mentorhip/Volunteer Opportunities](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/pre-health-mentorhip-volunteer-opportunities/9514)
**Author:** [@gdimond](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/gdimond)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2020, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/pre-health-mentorhip-volunteer-opportunities/9514 "2020-09-18T14:43:21Z")
Hello, I saw in a previous forum post with a medical school student in May of this year you guys were potentially going to start a mentorship program in the future. Is this still in the works? Additionally, do you hav… --- ## [Help getting copy of article](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/help-getting-copy-of-article/8315)
**Author:** [@Tim\_Zanghi](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Tim_Zanghi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/help-getting-copy-of-article/8315 "2020-04-27T19:11:22Z")
Does anyone know where I would be able find a free copy of this article: Bilateral magnetic resonance imaging findings in individuals with unilateral shoulder pain - PubMed Bilateral magnetic resonance imaging findings i… --- ## [Career Change](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/career-change/7032)
**Author:** [@Lut](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Lut)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2020, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/career-change/7032 "2020-02-15T14:24:30Z")
Hello fellow BBM members. I am in need of some advice if you don’t mind sparing the time ill keep this short.I got certified by NASM about a year ago( I know I know :frowning: ) only to be able to get my foot in the door… --- ## ["Lactic acid" question](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/lactic-acid-question/8064)
**Author:** [@Knightt720](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Knightt720)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/lactic-acid-question/8064 "2020-02-02T20:13:45Z")
Howdy, I’m currently trying to get my NSCA cpt to start coaching. Out of all the guys and gals in my friend group, I am the only one taking this kind of step to further my education about training in any way other than t… --- ## [Sciences hitting me like lucille](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/sciences-hitting-me-like-lucille/7097)
**Author:** [@Bak2ThaBasix](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Bak2ThaBasix)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2020, 10:54pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/sciences-hitting-me-like-lucille/7097 "2020-02-01T22:54:40Z")
So l did it, I finally decided after getting my bachelors in criminal justice while spending 10 years in the military that I would career hop. So I decided to knock out the prereq sciences courses so that I can apply to … --- ## [End of semester slump?](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/end-of-semester-slump/4080)
**Author:** [@Dhruv4](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Dhruv4)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/end-of-semester-slump/4080 "2020-01-29T21:08:54Z")
Do you guys experience an “end of the semester” slump? Do you find that training gets harder, stress both mental and physical goes up towards finals? If you so you can buy my drug for 3 easy payments of $900. JK Im one … --- ## [Finding like minded clinicians](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/finding-like-minded-clinicians/7816)
**Author:** [@Asutton](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Asutton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/finding-like-minded-clinicians/7816 "2020-01-26T19:04:35Z")
Hello everyone. My name is Andrew Sutton and I’m a student PTA looking for clinicians in the DFW area that use exercise as their primary intervention to treat patients. Does anyone have any advice on networking with lik… --- ## [Contemplating Major/School Change](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/contemplating-major-school-change/7905)
**Author:** [@awe1ss](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/awe1ss)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/contemplating-major-school-change/7905 "2020-01-26T19:03:27Z")
Hey everyone, I’m a current freshman at Duquesne University in the business school. My passions are more with the health sciences. I, unfortunately, do not have a heavy science background, but I understand what academi… --- ## [need your apinion](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/need-your-apinion/7729)
**Author:** [@jorjo](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/jorjo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 2:46am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/need-your-apinion/7729 "2019-12-20T02:46:01Z")
I am studying to be a doctor and I do not know what profession to choose for me since everything is very expensive and everything needs a lot of time to pay anyone here studying to be a doctor? --- ## [Finding up to date employers/mentors](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/finding-up-to-date-employers-mentors/7408)
**Author:** [@Acland](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Acland)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 10:34am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/finding-up-to-date-employers-mentors/7408 "2019-11-21T10:34:56Z")
Hi all, I’m starting my final year of physio school next year and while the info from BBM has taught me a lot it has also somewhat disillusioned me with the profession. I’m interested in private musculoskeletal practice… --- ## [Contemplating Barbell Medicine Seminar](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/contemplating-barbell-medicine-seminar/4245)
**Author:** [@GSteinbrink](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/GSteinbrink)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/contemplating-barbell-medicine-seminar/4245 "2019-04-22T15:18:23Z")
Hey all, Barbell Medicine is coming to Chicago this Spring, and this is the closest they will probably be to me for a good bit. My question is: have any of you gone through the seminar, and if so, do you think someone … --- ## [Jordan and Austin criticizing the NSCA paradigm or the CSCS cert in particular?](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/jordan-and-austin-criticizing-the-nsca-paradigm-or-the-cscs-cert-in-particular/4885)
**Author:** [@Evanther](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Evanther)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/jordan-and-austin-criticizing-the-nsca-paradigm-or-the-cscs-cert-in-particular/4885 "2019-04-09T19:27:28Z")
dont want to be annoying and ask this on the modded forums but anyone know where I might find something like this? I know they disapprove of the material but has anyone seen more specific criticisms? --- ## [Research Database](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/research-database/4246)
**Author:** [@Dhruv4](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Dhruv4)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2019, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/research-database/4246 "2019-04-05T12:24:52Z")
Hey guys, I’ve been wanting to put together a database of research articles and other resources so that everyone can read and share different subjects of research and it will all be in one accessible place for everyone. … --- ## [Lets get this started](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/lets-get-this-started/4060)
**Author:** [@Dhruv4](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Dhruv4)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2019, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/lets-get-this-started/4060 "2019-03-22T14:33:30Z")
Let this be the introductory post in this forum. I’m gonna start off by introducing myself, what school i go to, major, interests, goals, what year im in and etc. Name - Dhruv Singh School - University of Alabama in Hu… --- ## [Dietetics](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/dietetics/5039)
**Author:** [@Kevgentile](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Kevgentile)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2019, 3:33am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/dietetics/5039 "2019-03-05T03:33:45Z")
looking for some professional input. I am 45 and contemplating a return to school and my passion for health and fitness has spawned a possible interest in dietetics. However, as I read more and more, watch all the videos… --- ## [GRE prep](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/gre-prep/4712)
**Author:** [@Dhruv4](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Dhruv4)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2019, 6:36am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/gre-prep/4712 "2019-02-18T06:36:07Z")
Hey guys, I am currently planning on taking the GRE for PT school entrance this summer. I was wanting to know what you guys did in order to prepare for it and what advice you would be able to give me ie things you didn’t… --- ## [Picking a masters... Is physiotherapy the right choice?](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/picking-a-masters-is-physiotherapy-the-right-choice/4944)
**Author:** [@Kinesiocoach](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Kinesiocoach)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 9:06pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/picking-a-masters-is-physiotherapy-the-right-choice/4944 "2019-02-14T21:06:24Z")
Hey guys, I was recommend to ask this question on this forum by somebody as I have been contemplating a MSc in physiotherapy after my current degree (nutrition). However, I have been told by two people that the professi… --- ## [Patient Examination](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/patient-examination/4859)
**Author:** [@Cal\_Mouritsen](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Cal_Mouritsen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2019, 2:40am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/patient-examination/4859 "2019-02-06T02:40:23Z")
Hello all, I have previously posted regarding some of my classes this semester, and I find myself seeking some input again today. The unit we are currently in for an exam and eval course is the lower quadrant/lower extre… [Next page](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/c/other-discussion/student-discussion/12.md?page=1)