Timothy Benedict, PT, DPT, PhD, remembers a patient with chronic pain who was referred to him for pain neuroscience education. Benedict, in the U.S. Army and on faculty for the Baylor University-Keller Army Community Hospital Sports Physical Therapy Fellowship program at West Point, New York, recalls that the patient was both angry and frustrated that he was referred to someone to "talk" about his pain.
By using this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies. To find out more visit our privacy policy.
Mind Influencing Matter
Behavioral and mental health is part of a patient's overall wellness. What can and should PTs be doing as a regular part of practice?
Date: Friday, October 1, 2021
Author:
Michele Wojciechowski
Share This
Resource Details
Date: October 1, 2021
Contact: aptamag@apta.org
Content Type: Feature
Author(s)
Michele Wojciechowski
You Might Also Like...
News
Now Available: New Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy ProfessionJan 2, 2026
On July 14, 2025, the APTA House of Delegates officially adopted The Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession. This updated Code combines into
Article
Disciplinary Action Procedural DocumentJan 1, 2026
APTA has developed this Disciplinary Action Procedural Document to establish principles to guide the Ethics and Judicial Committee and Board of Directors
Article
Remembering Lucinda A. Pfalzer: A Leader Within the Physical Therapy CommunityDec 31, 2025
Lucinda Ann "Cindy" Pfalzer passed away on Dec. 6, 2025, at the age of 67. An APTA member for 35 years, Pfalzer demonstrated a lifelong passion for advocating