The Intersection of Movement and Clinical Reasoning: Embodying “Body as a Teacher” to Advance the Profession and Practice

Development of a Clinical Reasoning Learner Blueprint: A Guide for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment

“…The noted omission related to the role of movement was considered after the research team conducted further review of the literature. A single article related to the role of movement within CR was identified (Sebelski et al 39 ); however, because it did not identify specific strategies for teaching, learning, or assessment of CR, it was not included in the current blueprint.…”

Movement System Theory and Anatomical Competence: Threshold Concepts for Physical Therapist Anatomy Education

“…Some stakeholders have concerns that the movement system downplays the complex continuum of movement, which includes psychosocial constructs of movement dysfunction (such as fear of movement), environmental factors, and societal norms (Cott et al, 1995; Allen, 2007a; Cott and Finch, 2007). Additional concerns center around standardizing a pedagogical approach for integrating MST into clinical reasoning and practice (Perry, 1981; Sebelski et al, 2020).…”

The Movement System and Physical Therapist Practice: What Does the Future Look Like?

“…As physical therapists, we are the profession best suited to examine, analyze, and address deficits in movement using all of our senses. 3 Visual task analysis (clinical observation), 4 feeling movement (tactile analysis), 3 and auditory assessment 3 are linked to contribute to the appraisal of the overall function of the movement system. The APTA's proposed movement system screening tool developed in 2018 is intended for use by physical therapists in all areas of practice.…”

“…In Sebleski et al 3 I suggested a nomenclature change from "home exercise program (HEP)" to "movement optimization program (MOP)" and that this change in words could better encapsulate the array of interventions that are chosen by a physical therapist that are focused on enhancing movement. A MOP may be more than just "exercise," and may include many other strategies to enhance movement.…”

“…I (and my co-authors in a prior Point of View paper in PTJ) believe that the core documents which guide the profession should continue to evolve to adapt to movement system language, thinking, and expanded clinical reasoning related to movement. 3 The Movement System Special Issue presented by IJSPT is a conscious attempt by the editorial staff to illuminate the movement system in the practice of sports physical therapy, and keep the discussion going. I am grateful to each of our contributors for their work regarding…”