RE: Movie with PT as the leading character

[Guest guest]

Actually, Bill Nunn in Regarding Henry caused a lot of criticism of his role

as Bradley the PT treating the head injured patient (GSW) played by on

Ford.

His language and sexual references to the women staff in the hospital was

highly debated at the time through letters to editor of APTA publications in

the pre internet era.

Here is some YouTube clips of the movie were he goes through rehab; you can

fast forward to find the rehab scenes. The scene were Bradley puts hot sauce

on

the eggs to force speech is at the end of part 3 and the beginning of pat 4.

the entire movie is on YouTube.

Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP-ccrhgIFk

part 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9JjIgDwT8Q

<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9JjIgDwT8Q & feature=related>

& feature=related at the 2;30 mark begins the regaining ambulation

sequence.

Rodney Nichol, PT

Absolute Rehab

Ocean Springs, MS.

_____

From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf

Of jbates@...

Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 9:08 AM

To: PTManager ; hpa-list

Subject: Re: Movie with PT as the leading character

Try being an SLP! In the movie that most of you are too young to remember,

" Regarding Henry " . The PT not only helped Henry regain mobility but also was

the therapist who helped regain speech.

Sent from my Cellular South BlackBerryR Smartphone

Movie with PT as the leading character

To: hpa-list@yahoogroup s.com, PTManager@yahoogrou ps.com

Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 6:01 PM

Hi everyone,

Saw an interesting trailer for a movie set to come out soon called " Just

" . It stars Queen Latifah in the lead role as a physical therapist

whose friend falls for a pro basketball player (played by Common). He, then

gets hurt, a serious knee injury. While acting as his personal physical

therapist, she, of course, falls (in love) for the player. Looks like a

standard Hollywood romantic comedy but the trailer scenes involving what

therapy is (including a bit about " other physical therapists " that tried

working with the player before Queen Latifah) were not very supportive or

realistic of the profession.

Doe anyone know anything about this? Was a PT consulted as an advisor? Was

the APTA involved? This is an other instance where a Director of

Communication position at the APTA who would be charged to look out for

these kind of public portrayals and try to make sure they are accurate and

not demeaning to the profession. I wish I could get through to our

leadership how important monitoring these things is. The biggest issue is

having any romantic liaison with a patient while treating. Here in Idaho,

it is written into our practice act that relationships with patients during

treatment and for a time after are illegal. Even if not in law, it is

highly unethical.

Obviously, I have to wait until the movie is out and actually see it or

discuss it with someone that has before fully addressing the concerns I

have. Maybe it has a better portrayal than the trailer.

Just thought I would warn everyone just in case this movie takes off and is

a " sleeper " hit of the summer, it would be good to know how it may affect

our profession.

Tom Howell, P.T., M.P.T.

Howell Physical Therapy

Eagle, ID

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[Guest guest]

Slightly off the leading role but in the 2nd to last episode of ER last year,

they featured a PT clinic for a short spot at the end of the show. They brought

in a Proprio 5000 dynamic balance machine for the shoot. The manufacturer was

local to us and we ended up buying that exact piece of equipment after it was

shipped back to Decatur. We did a press release and got TV spots from 2

different local stations and several newspapers. Of course the ladies in the

dept were excited because all the hunks on the show tried the machine and now we

have that machine. Kind of like the Bacon rule of 7's for association with

them. Had to ride the wave when we could. I was just impressed that they had a

spot for PT. Great topic.

Todd Mourning, PT, DPT Manager Rehabilitation Services

Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital 315 8th Street Lincoln, IL 62656

*: 7: Direct *:

mourning.todd@...

From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf Of

Rodney Nichols

Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 5:07 PM

To: PTManager

Subject: RE: Movie with PT as the leading character

Actually, Bill Nunn in Regarding Henry caused a lot of criticism of his role

as Bradley the PT treating the head injured patient (GSW) played by on

Ford.

His language and sexual references to the women staff in the hospital was

highly debated at the time through letters to editor of APTA publications in

the pre internet era.

Here is some YouTube clips of the movie were he goes through rehab; you can

fast forward to find the rehab scenes. The scene were Bradley puts hot sauce

on

the eggs to force speech is at the end of part 3 and the beginning of pat 4.

the entire movie is on YouTube.

Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP-ccrhgIFk

part 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9JjIgDwT8Q

<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9JjIgDwT8Q & feature=related>

& feature=related at the 2;30 mark begins the regaining ambulation

sequence.

Rodney Nichol, PT

Absolute Rehab

Ocean Springs, MS.

_____

From: PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com>

[mailto:PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf

Of jbates@...<mailto:jbates%40thesummitrehab.com>

Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 9:08 AM

To: PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com>;

hpa-list <mailto:hpa-list%40yahoogroups.com>

Subject: Re: Movie with PT as the leading character

Try being an SLP! In the movie that most of you are too young to remember,

" Regarding Henry " . The PT not only helped Henry regain mobility but also was

the therapist who helped regain speech.

Sent from my Cellular South BlackBerryR Smartphone

Movie with PT as the leading character

To: hpa-list@yahoogroup s.com, PTManager@yahoogrou ps.com

Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 6:01 PM

Hi everyone,

Saw an interesting trailer for a movie set to come out soon called " Just

" . It stars Queen Latifah in the lead role as a physical therapist

whose friend falls for a pro basketball player (played by Common). He, then

gets hurt, a serious knee injury. While acting as his personal physical

therapist, she, of course, falls (in love) for the player. Looks like a

standard Hollywood romantic comedy but the trailer scenes involving what

therapy is (including a bit about " other physical therapists " that tried

working with the player before Queen Latifah) were not very supportive or

realistic of the profession.

Doe anyone know anything about this? Was a PT consulted as an advisor? Was

the APTA involved? This is an other instance where a Director of

Communication position at the APTA who would be charged to look out for

these kind of public portrayals and try to make sure they are accurate and

not demeaning to the profession. I wish I could get through to our

leadership how important monitoring these things is. The biggest issue is

having any romantic liaison with a patient while treating. Here in Idaho,

it is written into our practice act that relationships with patients during

treatment and for a time after are illegal. Even if not in law, it is

highly unethical.

Obviously, I have to wait until the movie is out and actually see it or

discuss it with someone that has before fully addressing the concerns I

have. Maybe it has a better portrayal than the trailer.

Just thought I would warn everyone just in case this movie takes off and is

a " sleeper " hit of the summer, it would be good to know how it may affect

our profession.

Tom Howell, P.T., M.P.T.

Howell Physical Therapy

Eagle, ID

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[Guest guest]

Slightly off the leading role but in the 2nd to last episode of ER last year,

they featured a PT clinic for a short spot at the end of the show. They brought

in a Proprio 5000 dynamic balance machine for the shoot. The manufacturer was

local to us and we ended up buying that exact piece of equipment after it was

shipped back to Decatur. We did a press release and got TV spots from 2

different local stations and several newspapers. Of course the ladies in the

dept were excited because all the hunks on the show tried the machine and now we

have that machine. Kind of like the Bacon rule of 7's for association with

them. Had to ride the wave when we could. I was just impressed that they had a

spot for PT. Great topic.

Todd Mourning, PT, DPT Manager Rehabilitation Services

Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital 315 8th Street Lincoln, IL 62656

*: 7: Direct *:

mourning.todd@...

From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf Of

Rodney Nichols

Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 5:07 PM

To: PTManager

Subject: RE: Movie with PT as the leading character

Actually, Bill Nunn in Regarding Henry caused a lot of criticism of his role

as Bradley the PT treating the head injured patient (GSW) played by on

Ford.

His language and sexual references to the women staff in the hospital was

highly debated at the time through letters to editor of APTA publications in

the pre internet era.

Here is some YouTube clips of the movie were he goes through rehab; you can

fast forward to find the rehab scenes. The scene were Bradley puts hot sauce

on

the eggs to force speech is at the end of part 3 and the beginning of pat 4.

the entire movie is on YouTube.

Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP-ccrhgIFk

part 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9JjIgDwT8Q

<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9JjIgDwT8Q & feature=related>

& feature=related at the 2;30 mark begins the regaining ambulation

sequence.

Rodney Nichol, PT

Absolute Rehab

Ocean Springs, MS.

_____

From: PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com>

[mailto:PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf

Of jbates@...<mailto:jbates%40thesummitrehab.com>

Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 9:08 AM

To: PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com>;

hpa-list <mailto:hpa-list%40yahoogroups.com>

Subject: Re: Movie with PT as the leading character

Try being an SLP! In the movie that most of you are too young to remember,

" Regarding Henry " . The PT not only helped Henry regain mobility but also was

the therapist who helped regain speech.

Sent from my Cellular South BlackBerryR Smartphone

Movie with PT as the leading character

To: hpa-list@yahoogroup s.com, PTManager@yahoogrou ps.com

Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 6:01 PM

Hi everyone,

Saw an interesting trailer for a movie set to come out soon called " Just

" . It stars Queen Latifah in the lead role as a physical therapist

whose friend falls for a pro basketball player (played by Common). He, then

gets hurt, a serious knee injury. While acting as his personal physical

therapist, she, of course, falls (in love) for the player. Looks like a

standard Hollywood romantic comedy but the trailer scenes involving what

therapy is (including a bit about " other physical therapists " that tried

working with the player before Queen Latifah) were not very supportive or

realistic of the profession.

Doe anyone know anything about this? Was a PT consulted as an advisor? Was

the APTA involved? This is an other instance where a Director of

Communication position at the APTA who would be charged to look out for

these kind of public portrayals and try to make sure they are accurate and

not demeaning to the profession. I wish I could get through to our

leadership how important monitoring these things is. The biggest issue is

having any romantic liaison with a patient while treating. Here in Idaho,

it is written into our practice act that relationships with patients during

treatment and for a time after are illegal. Even if not in law, it is

highly unethical.

Obviously, I have to wait until the movie is out and actually see it or

discuss it with someone that has before fully addressing the concerns I

have. Maybe it has a better portrayal than the trailer.

Just thought I would warn everyone just in case this movie takes off and is

a " sleeper " hit of the summer, it would be good to know how it may affect

our profession.

Tom Howell, P.T., M.P.T.

Howell Physical Therapy

Eagle, ID

thowellfiberpipe (DOT) net

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[Guest guest]

Slightly off the leading role but in the 2nd to last episode of ER last year,

they featured a PT clinic for a short spot at the end of the show. They brought

in a Proprio 5000 dynamic balance machine for the shoot. The manufacturer was

local to us and we ended up buying that exact piece of equipment after it was

shipped back to Decatur. We did a press release and got TV spots from 2

different local stations and several newspapers. Of course the ladies in the

dept were excited because all the hunks on the show tried the machine and now we

have that machine. Kind of like the Bacon rule of 7's for association with

them. Had to ride the wave when we could. I was just impressed that they had a

spot for PT. Great topic.

Todd Mourning, PT, DPT Manager Rehabilitation Services

Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital 315 8th Street Lincoln, IL 62656

*: 7: Direct *:

mourning.todd@...

From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf Of

Rodney Nichols

Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 5:07 PM

To: PTManager

Subject: RE: Movie with PT as the leading character

Actually, Bill Nunn in Regarding Henry caused a lot of criticism of his role

as Bradley the PT treating the head injured patient (GSW) played by on

Ford.

His language and sexual references to the women staff in the hospital was

highly debated at the time through letters to editor of APTA publications in

the pre internet era.

Here is some YouTube clips of the movie were he goes through rehab; you can

fast forward to find the rehab scenes. The scene were Bradley puts hot sauce

on

the eggs to force speech is at the end of part 3 and the beginning of pat 4.

the entire movie is on YouTube.

Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP-ccrhgIFk

part 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9JjIgDwT8Q

<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9JjIgDwT8Q & feature=related>

& feature=related at the 2;30 mark begins the regaining ambulation

sequence.

Rodney Nichol, PT

Absolute Rehab

Ocean Springs, MS.

_____

From: PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com>

[mailto:PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf

Of jbates@...<mailto:jbates%40thesummitrehab.com>

Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 9:08 AM

To: PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com>;

hpa-list <mailto:hpa-list%40yahoogroups.com>

Subject: Re: Movie with PT as the leading character

Try being an SLP! In the movie that most of you are too young to remember,

" Regarding Henry " . The PT not only helped Henry regain mobility but also was

the therapist who helped regain speech.

Sent from my Cellular South BlackBerryR Smartphone

Movie with PT as the leading character

To: hpa-list@yahoogroup s.com, PTManager@yahoogrou ps.com

Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 6:01 PM

Hi everyone,

Saw an interesting trailer for a movie set to come out soon called " Just

" . It stars Queen Latifah in the lead role as a physical therapist

whose friend falls for a pro basketball player (played by Common). He, then

gets hurt, a serious knee injury. While acting as his personal physical

therapist, she, of course, falls (in love) for the player. Looks like a

standard Hollywood romantic comedy but the trailer scenes involving what

therapy is (including a bit about " other physical therapists " that tried

working with the player before Queen Latifah) were not very supportive or

realistic of the profession.

Doe anyone know anything about this? Was a PT consulted as an advisor? Was

the APTA involved? This is an other instance where a Director of

Communication position at the APTA who would be charged to look out for

these kind of public portrayals and try to make sure they are accurate and

not demeaning to the profession. I wish I could get through to our

leadership how important monitoring these things is. The biggest issue is

having any romantic liaison with a patient while treating. Here in Idaho,

it is written into our practice act that relationships with patients during

treatment and for a time after are illegal. Even if not in law, it is

highly unethical.

Obviously, I have to wait until the movie is out and actually see it or

discuss it with someone that has before fully addressing the concerns I

have. Maybe it has a better portrayal than the trailer.

Just thought I would warn everyone just in case this movie takes off and is

a " sleeper " hit of the summer, it would be good to know how it may affect

our profession.

Tom Howell, P.T., M.P.T.

Howell Physical Therapy

Eagle, ID

thowellfiberpipe (DOT) net

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[Guest guest]

Gotta agree with Lynne. If every group of people that were wrongly portrayed by

Hollywood became upset, the whole world would be mad.

This thread is kinda humorous in it's own right.

Jon Mark Pleasant, PT

Methodist Medical Center

>

> From: M. Howell, PT, MPT <thowellfiberpipe (DOT) net>

> Subject: Movie with PT as the leading character

> To: hpa-list@yahoogroup s.com, PTManager@yahoogrou ps.com

> Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 6:01 PM

>

>

>

> Hi everyone,

>

> Saw an interesting trailer for a movie set to come out soon called " Just

> " . It stars Queen Latifah in the lead role as a physical therapist

> whose friend falls for a pro basketball player (played by Common). He, then

> gets hurt, a serious knee injury. While acting as his personal physical

> therapist, she, of course, falls (in love) for the player. Looks like a

> standard Hollywood romantic comedy but the trailer scenes involving what

> therapy is (including a bit about " other physical therapists " that tried

> working with the player before Queen Latifah) were not very supportive or

> realistic of the profession.

>

> Doe anyone know anything about this? Was a PT consulted as an advisor? Was

> the APTA involved? This is an other instance where a Director of

> Communication position at the APTA who would be charged to look out for

> these kind of public portrayals and try to make sure they are accurate and

> not demeaning to the profession. I wish I could get through to our

> leadership how important monitoring these things is. The biggest issue is

> having any romantic liaison with a patient while treating. Here in Idaho,

> it is written into our practice act that relationships with patients during

> treatment and for a time after are illegal. Even if not in law, it is

> highly unethical.

>

> Obviously, I have to wait until the movie is out and actually see it or

> discuss it with someone that has before fully addressing the concerns I

> have. Maybe it has a better portrayal than the trailer.

>

> Just thought I would warn everyone just in case this movie takes off and is

> a " sleeper " hit of the summer, it would be good to know how it may affect

> our profession.

>

> Tom Howell, P.T., M.P.T.

>

> Howell Physical Therapy

>

> Eagle, ID

>

> thowellfiberpipe (DOT) net

>

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[Guest guest]

Gotta agree with Lynne. If every group of people that were wrongly portrayed by

Hollywood became upset, the whole world would be mad.

This thread is kinda humorous in it's own right.

Jon Mark Pleasant, PT

Methodist Medical Center

>

> From: M. Howell, PT, MPT <thowellfiberpipe (DOT) net>

> Subject: Movie with PT as the leading character

> To: hpa-list@yahoogroup s.com, PTManager@yahoogrou ps.com

> Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 6:01 PM

>

>

>

> Hi everyone,

>

> Saw an interesting trailer for a movie set to come out soon called " Just

> " . It stars Queen Latifah in the lead role as a physical therapist

> whose friend falls for a pro basketball player (played by Common). He, then

> gets hurt, a serious knee injury. While acting as his personal physical

> therapist, she, of course, falls (in love) for the player. Looks like a

> standard Hollywood romantic comedy but the trailer scenes involving what

> therapy is (including a bit about " other physical therapists " that tried

> working with the player before Queen Latifah) were not very supportive or

> realistic of the profession.

>

> Doe anyone know anything about this? Was a PT consulted as an advisor? Was

> the APTA involved? This is an other instance where a Director of

> Communication position at the APTA who would be charged to look out for

> these kind of public portrayals and try to make sure they are accurate and

> not demeaning to the profession. I wish I could get through to our

> leadership how important monitoring these things is. The biggest issue is

> having any romantic liaison with a patient while treating. Here in Idaho,

> it is written into our practice act that relationships with patients during

> treatment and for a time after are illegal. Even if not in law, it is

> highly unethical.

>

> Obviously, I have to wait until the movie is out and actually see it or

> discuss it with someone that has before fully addressing the concerns I

> have. Maybe it has a better portrayal than the trailer.

>

> Just thought I would warn everyone just in case this movie takes off and is

> a " sleeper " hit of the summer, it would be good to know how it may affect

> our profession.

>

> Tom Howell, P.T., M.P.T.

>

> Howell Physical Therapy

>

> Eagle, ID

>

> thowellfiberpipe (DOT) net

>

> This email and any files transmitted with it may contain PRIVILEGED or

> CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended

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> copying of this email or any attached files is strictly prohibited. If you

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>

[Guest guest]

Gotta agree with Lynne. If every group of people that were wrongly portrayed by

Hollywood became upset, the whole world would be mad.

This thread is kinda humorous in it's own right.

Jon Mark Pleasant, PT

Methodist Medical Center

>

> From: M. Howell, PT, MPT <thowellfiberpipe (DOT) net>

> Subject: Movie with PT as the leading character

> To: hpa-list@yahoogroup s.com, PTManager@yahoogrou ps.com

> Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 6:01 PM

>

>

>

> Hi everyone,

>

> Saw an interesting trailer for a movie set to come out soon called " Just

> " . It stars Queen Latifah in the lead role as a physical therapist

> whose friend falls for a pro basketball player (played by Common). He, then

> gets hurt, a serious knee injury. While acting as his personal physical

> therapist, she, of course, falls (in love) for the player. Looks like a

> standard Hollywood romantic comedy but the trailer scenes involving what

> therapy is (including a bit about " other physical therapists " that tried

> working with the player before Queen Latifah) were not very supportive or

> realistic of the profession.

>

> Doe anyone know anything about this? Was a PT consulted as an advisor? Was

> the APTA involved? This is an other instance where a Director of

> Communication position at the APTA who would be charged to look out for

> these kind of public portrayals and try to make sure they are accurate and

> not demeaning to the profession. I wish I could get through to our

> leadership how important monitoring these things is. The biggest issue is

> having any romantic liaison with a patient while treating. Here in Idaho,

> it is written into our practice act that relationships with patients during

> treatment and for a time after are illegal. Even if not in law, it is

> highly unethical.

>

> Obviously, I have to wait until the movie is out and actually see it or

> discuss it with someone that has before fully addressing the concerns I

> have. Maybe it has a better portrayal than the trailer.

>

> Just thought I would warn everyone just in case this movie takes off and is

> a " sleeper " hit of the summer, it would be good to know how it may affect

> our profession.

>

> Tom Howell, P.T., M.P.T.

>

> Howell Physical Therapy

>

> Eagle, ID

>

> thowellfiberpipe (DOT) net

>

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> CONFIDENTIAL information and may be read or used only by the intended

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[Guest guest]

Hi everyone,

It has been interesting to see the responses especially those blowing off

this as " crazy Hollywood " and citing all the attempts to advise Hollywood to

portray PT differently.

Respectfully, you are missing the point. Unfortunately, a good percentage

of the public may think shows like House and Nurse Jackie are real or at

least based on real characters! I would like not to agree with this but it

has to be accounted for when discussing our image in the public.

Without images of PT we approve of being put out in the public or strong

outrage over poor portrayals, then this same group of the public will

continue to believe the negative portrayals are fact.

I sent the APTA response to this thread in an earlier post but I still sense

a " throwing up of the hands " , that " we tried but Hollywood is what it is "

attitude. I would like to see a different attitude and a real strategy to

use the media and Hollywood to our advantage and to find ways to get the

strong positive images out there to balance the inevitable negative things.

I have this discussion going on another PT listserve (also where the APTA

response cam from) and some good points were made. One is to mobilize on

online if this movie has a strong negative portrayal of PT (which won't cost

much if anything) and the other is to discuss this with Queen Latifah on a

personal basis (maybe a PT she has seen or studied) and have her become our

champion. These are good suggestions and should be looked into.

Okay good ideas coming out. What else? What about PT's that have worked

with studio executives or their families in Hollywood? Personal

relationships are important and could foster a project with a different and

more positive portrayal. What about getting a PT character on shows felt to

have strong moral character as a regular? What about getting those PT's

with name recognition in our profession to get onto talk show more

regularly? What about getting multiple documentaries done about what really

goes on in PT, maybe with our wounded warriors and get that documentary

played out in the public.

Look image building is not an unknown task. It takes a more positive

attitude and those willing to find innovative (while still ethical and

acceptable) methods of getting to the right people and getting the positive

message out. Please do not think that blowing it off and chalking it off to

crazy Hollywood will do anything about this problem. And don't think that

for one minute that " living the Brand " everyday will solve it either. I am

a believer in the APTA brand campaign but, in my opinion, it will do nothing

to change the image we have in the media.

So I ask again what are your ideas?

Tom Howell, P.T., M.P.T.

Howell Physical Therapy

Eagle, ID

thowell@...

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From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf

Of Lorenz

Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 2:21 PM

To: PTManager

Subject: RE: Movie with PT as the leading character

Agreed, this has been a very different and fun post. I am not so sure it's

a sensitivity issue as it is just calling to attention how we might be

perceived by the lemmings that watch TV and hang on every breath that the

Hollywood types say without doing research and thinking on their own. I

think we all agree that Hollywood and reality are another version of " London

and Tokyo. " I certainly think the " House " thing is funny because that's

just his schtick, and the Seinfeld episode was hilarious. Perhaps this

posting was just a collection of things that never occurred to any of us to

think about! Good stuff.

Dan Lorenz

From: M. Howell, PT, MPT <thowellfiberpipe (DOT) net>

Subject: Movie with PT as the leading character

To: hpa-list@yahoogroup s.com, PTManager@yahoogrou ps.com

Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 6:01 PM

Hi everyone,

Saw an interesting trailer for a movie set to come out soon called " Just

" . It stars Queen Latifah in the lead role as a physical therapist

whose friend falls for a pro basketball player (played by Common). He, then

gets hurt, a serious knee injury. While acting as his personal physical

therapist, she, of course, falls (in love) for the player. Looks like a

standard Hollywood romantic comedy but the trailer scenes involving what

therapy is (including a bit about " other physical therapists " that tried

working with the player before Queen Latifah) were not very supportive or

realistic of the profession.

Doe anyone know anything about this? Was a PT consulted as an advisor? Was

the APTA involved? This is an other instance where a Director of

Communication position at the APTA who would be charged to look out for

these kind of public portrayals and try to make sure they are accurate and

not demeaning to the profession. I wish I could get through to our

leadership how important monitoring these things is. The biggest issue is

having any romantic liaison with a patient while treating. Here in Idaho,

it is written into our practice act that relationships with patients during

treatment and for a time after are illegal. Even if not in law, it is

highly unethical.

Obviously, I have to wait until the movie is out and actually see it or

discuss it with someone that has before fully addressing the concerns I

have. Maybe it has a better portrayal than the trailer.

Just thought I would warn everyone just in case this movie takes off and is

a " sleeper " hit of the summer, it would be good to know how it may affect

our profession.

Tom Howell, P.T., M.P.T.

Howell Physical Therapy

Eagle, ID

thowellfiberpipe (DOT) net

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[Guest guest]

Hi everyone,

It has been interesting to see the responses especially those blowing off

this as " crazy Hollywood " and citing all the attempts to advise Hollywood to

portray PT differently.

Respectfully, you are missing the point. Unfortunately, a good percentage

of the public may think shows like House and Nurse Jackie are real or at

least based on real characters! I would like not to agree with this but it

has to be accounted for when discussing our image in the public.

Without images of PT we approve of being put out in the public or strong

outrage over poor portrayals, then this same group of the public will

continue to believe the negative portrayals are fact.

I sent the APTA response to this thread in an earlier post but I still sense

a " throwing up of the hands " , that " we tried but Hollywood is what it is "

attitude. I would like to see a different attitude and a real strategy to

use the media and Hollywood to our advantage and to find ways to get the

strong positive images out there to balance the inevitable negative things.

I have this discussion going on another PT listserve (also where the APTA

response cam from) and some good points were made. One is to mobilize on

online if this movie has a strong negative portrayal of PT (which won't cost

much if anything) and the other is to discuss this with Queen Latifah on a

personal basis (maybe a PT she has seen or studied) and have her become our

champion. These are good suggestions and should be looked into.

Okay good ideas coming out. What else? What about PT's that have worked

with studio executives or their families in Hollywood? Personal

relationships are important and could foster a project with a different and

more positive portrayal. What about getting a PT character on shows felt to

have strong moral character as a regular? What about getting those PT's

with name recognition in our profession to get onto talk show more

regularly? What about getting multiple documentaries done about what really

goes on in PT, maybe with our wounded warriors and get that documentary

played out in the public.

Look image building is not an unknown task. It takes a more positive

attitude and those willing to find innovative (while still ethical and

acceptable) methods of getting to the right people and getting the positive

message out. Please do not think that blowing it off and chalking it off to

crazy Hollywood will do anything about this problem. And don't think that

for one minute that " living the Brand " everyday will solve it either. I am

a believer in the APTA brand campaign but, in my opinion, it will do nothing

to change the image we have in the media.

So I ask again what are your ideas?

Tom Howell, P.T., M.P.T.

Howell Physical Therapy

Eagle, ID

thowell@...

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From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf

Of Lorenz

Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 2:21 PM

To: PTManager

Subject: RE: Movie with PT as the leading character

Agreed, this has been a very different and fun post. I am not so sure it's

a sensitivity issue as it is just calling to attention how we might be

perceived by the lemmings that watch TV and hang on every breath that the

Hollywood types say without doing research and thinking on their own. I

think we all agree that Hollywood and reality are another version of " London

and Tokyo. " I certainly think the " House " thing is funny because that's

just his schtick, and the Seinfeld episode was hilarious. Perhaps this

posting was just a collection of things that never occurred to any of us to

think about! Good stuff.

Dan Lorenz

From: M. Howell, PT, MPT <thowellfiberpipe (DOT) net>

Subject: Movie with PT as the leading character

To: hpa-list@yahoogroup s.com, PTManager@yahoogrou ps.com

Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 6:01 PM

Hi everyone,

Saw an interesting trailer for a movie set to come out soon called " Just

" . It stars Queen Latifah in the lead role as a physical therapist

whose friend falls for a pro basketball player (played by Common). He, then

gets hurt, a serious knee injury. While acting as his personal physical

therapist, she, of course, falls (in love) for the player. Looks like a

standard Hollywood romantic comedy but the trailer scenes involving what

therapy is (including a bit about " other physical therapists " that tried

working with the player before Queen Latifah) were not very supportive or

realistic of the profession.

Doe anyone know anything about this? Was a PT consulted as an advisor? Was

the APTA involved? This is an other instance where a Director of

Communication position at the APTA who would be charged to look out for

these kind of public portrayals and try to make sure they are accurate and

not demeaning to the profession. I wish I could get through to our

leadership how important monitoring these things is. The biggest issue is

having any romantic liaison with a patient while treating. Here in Idaho,

it is written into our practice act that relationships with patients during

treatment and for a time after are illegal. Even if not in law, it is

highly unethical.

Obviously, I have to wait until the movie is out and actually see it or

discuss it with someone that has before fully addressing the concerns I

have. Maybe it has a better portrayal than the trailer.

Just thought I would warn everyone just in case this movie takes off and is

a " sleeper " hit of the summer, it would be good to know how it may affect

our profession.

Tom Howell, P.T., M.P.T.

Howell Physical Therapy

Eagle, ID

thowellfiberpipe (DOT) net

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[Guest guest]

Hi everyone,

It has been interesting to see the responses especially those blowing off

this as " crazy Hollywood " and citing all the attempts to advise Hollywood to

portray PT differently.

Respectfully, you are missing the point. Unfortunately, a good percentage

of the public may think shows like House and Nurse Jackie are real or at

least based on real characters! I would like not to agree with this but it

has to be accounted for when discussing our image in the public.

Without images of PT we approve of being put out in the public or strong

outrage over poor portrayals, then this same group of the public will

continue to believe the negative portrayals are fact.

I sent the APTA response to this thread in an earlier post but I still sense

a " throwing up of the hands " , that " we tried but Hollywood is what it is "

attitude. I would like to see a different attitude and a real strategy to

use the media and Hollywood to our advantage and to find ways to get the

strong positive images out there to balance the inevitable negative things.

I have this discussion going on another PT listserve (also where the APTA

response cam from) and some good points were made. One is to mobilize on

online if this movie has a strong negative portrayal of PT (which won't cost

much if anything) and the other is to discuss this with Queen Latifah on a

personal basis (maybe a PT she has seen or studied) and have her become our

champion. These are good suggestions and should be looked into.

Okay good ideas coming out. What else? What about PT's that have worked

with studio executives or their families in Hollywood? Personal

relationships are important and could foster a project with a different and

more positive portrayal. What about getting a PT character on shows felt to

have strong moral character as a regular? What about getting those PT's

with name recognition in our profession to get onto talk show more

regularly? What about getting multiple documentaries done about what really

goes on in PT, maybe with our wounded warriors and get that documentary

played out in the public.

Look image building is not an unknown task. It takes a more positive

attitude and those willing to find innovative (while still ethical and

acceptable) methods of getting to the right people and getting the positive

message out. Please do not think that blowing it off and chalking it off to

crazy Hollywood will do anything about this problem. And don't think that

for one minute that " living the Brand " everyday will solve it either. I am

a believer in the APTA brand campaign but, in my opinion, it will do nothing

to change the image we have in the media.

So I ask again what are your ideas?

Tom Howell, P.T., M.P.T.

Howell Physical Therapy

Eagle, ID

thowell@...

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From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf

Of Lorenz

Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 2:21 PM

To: PTManager

Subject: RE: Movie with PT as the leading character

Agreed, this has been a very different and fun post. I am not so sure it's

a sensitivity issue as it is just calling to attention how we might be

perceived by the lemmings that watch TV and hang on every breath that the

Hollywood types say without doing research and thinking on their own. I

think we all agree that Hollywood and reality are another version of " London

and Tokyo. " I certainly think the " House " thing is funny because that's

just his schtick, and the Seinfeld episode was hilarious. Perhaps this

posting was just a collection of things that never occurred to any of us to

think about! Good stuff.

Dan Lorenz

From: M. Howell, PT, MPT <thowellfiberpipe (DOT) net>

Subject: Movie with PT as the leading character

To: hpa-list@yahoogroup s.com, PTManager@yahoogrou ps.com

Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 6:01 PM

Hi everyone,

Saw an interesting trailer for a movie set to come out soon called " Just

" . It stars Queen Latifah in the lead role as a physical therapist

whose friend falls for a pro basketball player (played by Common). He, then

gets hurt, a serious knee injury. While acting as his personal physical

therapist, she, of course, falls (in love) for the player. Looks like a

standard Hollywood romantic comedy but the trailer scenes involving what

therapy is (including a bit about " other physical therapists " that tried

working with the player before Queen Latifah) were not very supportive or

realistic of the profession.

Doe anyone know anything about this? Was a PT consulted as an advisor? Was

the APTA involved? This is an other instance where a Director of

Communication position at the APTA who would be charged to look out for

these kind of public portrayals and try to make sure they are accurate and

not demeaning to the profession. I wish I could get through to our

leadership how important monitoring these things is. The biggest issue is

having any romantic liaison with a patient while treating. Here in Idaho,

it is written into our practice act that relationships with patients during

treatment and for a time after are illegal. Even if not in law, it is

highly unethical.

Obviously, I have to wait until the movie is out and actually see it or

discuss it with someone that has before fully addressing the concerns I

have. Maybe it has a better portrayal than the trailer.

Just thought I would warn everyone just in case this movie takes off and is

a " sleeper " hit of the summer, it would be good to know how it may affect

our profession.

Tom Howell, P.T., M.P.T.

Howell Physical Therapy

Eagle, ID

thowellfiberpipe (DOT) net

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[Guest guest]

We can all wine about the inappropriate portrayal of our profession , but

look at what our nurse peers have had to endure! Nurse Jane on cable? Not

sure that I have the name right, but had a responsible job but was addicted

to drugs.

From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf

Of Rodney Nichols

Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 3:07 PM

To: PTManager

Subject: RE: Movie with PT as the leading character

Actually, Bill Nunn in Regarding Henry caused a lot of criticism of his role

as Bradley the PT treating the head injured patient (GSW) played by on

Ford.

His language and sexual references to the women staff in the hospital was

highly debated at the time through letters to editor of APTA publications in

the pre internet era.

Here is some YouTube clips of the movie were he goes through rehab; you can

fast forward to find the rehab scenes. The scene were Bradley puts hot sauce

on

the eggs to force speech is at the end of part 3 and the beginning of pat 4.

the entire movie is on YouTube.

Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP-ccrhgIFk

part 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9JjIgDwT8Q

<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9JjIgDwT8Q

<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9JjIgDwT8Q & feature=related>

& feature=related>

& feature=related at the 2;30 mark begins the regaining ambulation

sequence.

Rodney Nichol, PT

Absolute Rehab

Ocean Springs, MS.

_____

From: PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com>

[mailto:PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com> ] On

Behalf

Of jbates@... <mailto:jbates%40thesummitrehab.com>

Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 9:08 AM

To: PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com> ;

hpa-list <mailto:hpa-list%40yahoogroups.com>

Subject: Re: Movie with PT as the leading character

Try being an SLP! In the movie that most of you are too young to remember,

" Regarding Henry " . The PT not only helped Henry regain mobility but also was

the therapist who helped regain speech.

Sent from my Cellular South BlackBerryR Smartphone

Movie with PT as the leading character

To: hpa-list@yahoogroup s.com, PTManager@yahoogrou ps.com

Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 6:01 PM

Hi everyone,

Saw an interesting trailer for a movie set to come out soon called " Just

" . It stars Queen Latifah in the lead role as a physical therapist

whose friend falls for a pro basketball player (played by Common). He, then

gets hurt, a serious knee injury. While acting as his personal physical

therapist, she, of course, falls (in love) for the player. Looks like a

standard Hollywood romantic comedy but the trailer scenes involving what

therapy is (including a bit about " other physical therapists " that tried

working with the player before Queen Latifah) were not very supportive or

realistic of the profession.

Doe anyone know anything about this? Was a PT consulted as an advisor? Was

the APTA involved? This is an other instance where a Director of

Communication position at the APTA who would be charged to look out for

these kind of public portrayals and try to make sure they are accurate and

not demeaning to the profession. I wish I could get through to our

leadership how important monitoring these things is. The biggest issue is

having any romantic liaison with a patient while treating. Here in Idaho,

it is written into our practice act that relationships with patients during

treatment and for a time after are illegal. Even if not in law, it is

highly unethical.

Obviously, I have to wait until the movie is out and actually see it or

discuss it with someone that has before fully addressing the concerns I

have. Maybe it has a better portrayal than the trailer.

Just thought I would warn everyone just in case this movie takes off and is

a " sleeper " hit of the summer, it would be good to know how it may affect

our profession.

Tom Howell, P.T., M.P.T.

Howell Physical Therapy

Eagle, ID

thowellfiberpipe (DOT) net

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[Guest guest]

We can all wine about the inappropriate portrayal of our profession , but

look at what our nurse peers have had to endure! Nurse Jane on cable? Not

sure that I have the name right, but had a responsible job but was addicted

to drugs.

From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf

Of Rodney Nichols

Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 3:07 PM

To: PTManager

Subject: RE: Movie with PT as the leading character

Actually, Bill Nunn in Regarding Henry caused a lot of criticism of his role

as Bradley the PT treating the head injured patient (GSW) played by on

Ford.

His language and sexual references to the women staff in the hospital was

highly debated at the time through letters to editor of APTA publications in

the pre internet era.

Here is some YouTube clips of the movie were he goes through rehab; you can

fast forward to find the rehab scenes. The scene were Bradley puts hot sauce

on

the eggs to force speech is at the end of part 3 and the beginning of pat 4.

the entire movie is on YouTube.

Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP-ccrhgIFk

part 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9JjIgDwT8Q

<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9JjIgDwT8Q

<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9JjIgDwT8Q & feature=related>

& feature=related>

& feature=related at the 2;30 mark begins the regaining ambulation

sequence.

Rodney Nichol, PT

Absolute Rehab

Ocean Springs, MS.

_____

From: PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com>

[mailto:PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com> ] On

Behalf

Of jbates@... <mailto:jbates%40thesummitrehab.com>

Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 9:08 AM

To: PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com> ;

hpa-list <mailto:hpa-list%40yahoogroups.com>

Subject: Re: Movie with PT as the leading character

Try being an SLP! In the movie that most of you are too young to remember,

" Regarding Henry " . The PT not only helped Henry regain mobility but also was

the therapist who helped regain speech.

Sent from my Cellular South BlackBerryR Smartphone

Movie with PT as the leading character

To: hpa-list@yahoogroup s.com, PTManager@yahoogrou ps.com

Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 6:01 PM

Hi everyone,

Saw an interesting trailer for a movie set to come out soon called " Just

" . It stars Queen Latifah in the lead role as a physical therapist

whose friend falls for a pro basketball player (played by Common). He, then

gets hurt, a serious knee injury. While acting as his personal physical

therapist, she, of course, falls (in love) for the player. Looks like a

standard Hollywood romantic comedy but the trailer scenes involving what

therapy is (including a bit about " other physical therapists " that tried

working with the player before Queen Latifah) were not very supportive or

realistic of the profession.

Doe anyone know anything about this? Was a PT consulted as an advisor? Was

the APTA involved? This is an other instance where a Director of

Communication position at the APTA who would be charged to look out for

these kind of public portrayals and try to make sure they are accurate and

not demeaning to the profession. I wish I could get through to our

leadership how important monitoring these things is. The biggest issue is

having any romantic liaison with a patient while treating. Here in Idaho,

it is written into our practice act that relationships with patients during

treatment and for a time after are illegal. Even if not in law, it is

highly unethical.

Obviously, I have to wait until the movie is out and actually see it or

discuss it with someone that has before fully addressing the concerns I

have. Maybe it has a better portrayal than the trailer.

Just thought I would warn everyone just in case this movie takes off and is

a " sleeper " hit of the summer, it would be good to know how it may affect

our profession.

Tom Howell, P.T., M.P.T.

Howell Physical Therapy

Eagle, ID

thowellfiberpipe (DOT) net

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[Guest guest]

We can all wine about the inappropriate portrayal of our profession , but

look at what our nurse peers have had to endure! Nurse Jane on cable? Not

sure that I have the name right, but had a responsible job but was addicted

to drugs.

From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf

Of Rodney Nichols

Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 3:07 PM

To: PTManager

Subject: RE: Movie with PT as the leading character

Actually, Bill Nunn in Regarding Henry caused a lot of criticism of his role

as Bradley the PT treating the head injured patient (GSW) played by on

Ford.

His language and sexual references to the women staff in the hospital was

highly debated at the time through letters to editor of APTA publications in

the pre internet era.

Here is some YouTube clips of the movie were he goes through rehab; you can

fast forward to find the rehab scenes. The scene were Bradley puts hot sauce

on

the eggs to force speech is at the end of part 3 and the beginning of pat 4.

the entire movie is on YouTube.

Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP-ccrhgIFk

part 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9JjIgDwT8Q

<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9JjIgDwT8Q

<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9JjIgDwT8Q & feature=related>

& feature=related>

& feature=related at the 2;30 mark begins the regaining ambulation

sequence.

Rodney Nichol, PT

Absolute Rehab

Ocean Springs, MS.

_____

From: PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com>

[mailto:PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com> ] On

Behalf

Of jbates@... <mailto:jbates%40thesummitrehab.com>

Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 9:08 AM

To: PTManager <mailto:PTManager%40yahoogroups.com> ;

hpa-list <mailto:hpa-list%40yahoogroups.com>

Subject: Re: Movie with PT as the leading character

Try being an SLP! In the movie that most of you are too young to remember,

" Regarding Henry " . The PT not only helped Henry regain mobility but also was

the therapist who helped regain speech.

Sent from my Cellular South BlackBerryR Smartphone

Movie with PT as the leading character

To: hpa-list@yahoogroup s.com, PTManager@yahoogrou ps.com

Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 6:01 PM

Hi everyone,

Saw an interesting trailer for a movie set to come out soon called " Just

" . It stars Queen Latifah in the lead role as a physical therapist

whose friend falls for a pro basketball player (played by Common). He, then

gets hurt, a serious knee injury. While acting as his personal physical

therapist, she, of course, falls (in love) for the player. Looks like a

standard Hollywood romantic comedy but the trailer scenes involving what

therapy is (including a bit about " other physical therapists " that tried

working with the player before Queen Latifah) were not very supportive or

realistic of the profession.

Doe anyone know anything about this? Was a PT consulted as an advisor? Was

the APTA involved? This is an other instance where a Director of

Communication position at the APTA who would be charged to look out for

these kind of public portrayals and try to make sure they are accurate and

not demeaning to the profession. I wish I could get through to our

leadership how important monitoring these things is. The biggest issue is

having any romantic liaison with a patient while treating. Here in Idaho,

it is written into our practice act that relationships with patients during

treatment and for a time after are illegal. Even if not in law, it is

highly unethical.

Obviously, I have to wait until the movie is out and actually see it or

discuss it with someone that has before fully addressing the concerns I

have. Maybe it has a better portrayal than the trailer.

Just thought I would warn everyone just in case this movie takes off and is

a " sleeper " hit of the summer, it would be good to know how it may affect

our profession.

Tom Howell, P.T., M.P.T.

Howell Physical Therapy

Eagle, ID

thowellfiberpipe (DOT) net

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On the same note, if my memory serves me, early 1990's when ER was first

starting out as a TV show they had a PT as a character that they completely

botched and caused a big stir at that time. I think the APTA did some type of

outreach to the producers at that time. So maybe the early outreach did do

something for us based on Todd's experience below.

Carl Grota, PT

DCMH Rehab SVS

Sturgeon Bay, WI

Movie with PT as the leading character

To: hpa-list@yahoogroup s.com, PTManager@yahoogrou ps.com

Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 6:01 PM

Hi everyone,

Saw an interesting trailer for a movie set to come out soon called " Just

" . It stars Queen Latifah in the lead role as a physical therapist

whose friend falls for a pro basketball player (played by Common). He, then

gets hurt, a serious knee injury. While acting as his personal physical

therapist, she, of course, falls (in love) for the player. Looks like a

standard Hollywood romantic comedy but the trailer scenes involving what

therapy is (including a bit about " other physical therapists " that tried

working with the player before Queen Latifah) were not very supportive or

realistic of the profession.

Doe anyone know anything about this? Was a PT consulted as an advisor? Was

the APTA involved? This is an other instance where a Director of

Communication position at the APTA who would be charged to look out for

these kind of public portrayals and try to make sure they are accurate and

not demeaning to the profession. I wish I could get through to our

leadership how important monitoring these things is. The biggest issue is

having any romantic liaison with a patient while treating. Here in Idaho,

it is written into our practice act that relationships with patients during

treatment and for a time after are illegal. Even if not in law, it is

highly unethical.

Obviously, I have to wait until the movie is out and actually see it or

discuss it with someone that has before fully addressing the concerns I

have. Maybe it has a better portrayal than the trailer.

Just thought I would warn everyone just in case this movie takes off and is

a " sleeper " hit of the summer, it would be good to know how it may affect

our profession.

Tom Howell, P.T., M.P.T.

Howell Physical Therapy

Eagle, ID

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She started out as a PT in the ER… later decided to become a Nurse

Practitioner or Dr…after she left show, she became backup singer for (I

think) Tina . Sounds like too much drama for most PTs.

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Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 9:03 AM

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Subject: RE: Movie with PT as the leading character

On the same note, if my memory serves me, early 1990's when ER was first

starting out as a TV show they had a PT as a character that they completely

botched and caused a big stir at that time. I think the APTA did some type

of outreach to the producers at that time. So maybe the early outreach did

do something for us based on Todd's experience below.

Carl Grota, PT

DCMH Rehab SVS

Sturgeon Bay, WI

Movie with PT as the leading character

To: hpa-list@yahoogroup s.com, PTManager@yahoogrou ps.com

Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 6:01 PM

Hi everyone,

Saw an interesting trailer for a movie set to come out soon called " Just

" . It stars Queen Latifah in the lead role as a physical therapist

whose friend falls for a pro basketball player (played by Common). He, then

gets hurt, a serious knee injury. While acting as his personal physical

therapist, she, of course, falls (in love) for the player. Looks like a

standard Hollywood romantic comedy but the trailer scenes involving what

therapy is (including a bit about " other physical therapists " that tried

working with the player before Queen Latifah) were not very supportive or

realistic of the profession.

Doe anyone know anything about this? Was a PT consulted as an advisor? Was

the APTA involved? This is an other instance where a Director of

Communication position at the APTA who would be charged to look out for

these kind of public portrayals and try to make sure they are accurate and

not demeaning to the profession. I wish I could get through to our

leadership how important monitoring these things is. The biggest issue is

having any romantic liaison with a patient while treating. Here in Idaho,

it is written into our practice act that relationships with patients during

treatment and for a time after are illegal. Even if not in law, it is

highly unethical.

Obviously, I have to wait until the movie is out and actually see it or

discuss it with someone that has before fully addressing the concerns I

have. Maybe it has a better portrayal than the trailer.

Just thought I would warn everyone just in case this movie takes off and is

a " sleeper " hit of the summer, it would be good to know how it may affect

our profession.

Tom Howell, P.T., M.P.T.

Howell Physical Therapy

Eagle, ID

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