The Power of Psychologically Informed Physical Therapy with Tawny Kross, PT, DPT

In today’s episode, Dr. Tawny Kross, a physical therapist who integrates psychology into her practice, discusses the fusion of psychology and physical therapy, known as psychologically informed physical therapy, and its essential role in pain management. Dr. Kross shares insights from her work at the VA Medical Center and in her private practice, highlighting the importance of a whole person approach to pain care. We discuss the challenges and benefits of integrating cognitive behavioral techniques into physical therapy and improving pain literacy. Tune in to learn how to enhance pain care through a psychologically informed approach and gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of physical therapy.
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Dr. Joe Tatta is a leader in integrative pain care, championing the cause for safe and effective chronic pain treatment. He serves as the CEO of the Integrative Pain Science Institute, a groundbreaking health organization dedicated to transforming pain care. He is also an adjunct professor in the Arcadia University DPT program. With a career spanning over 25 years, Dr. Tatta has been unwavering in his support for individuals suffering from pain, while also equipping healthcare professionals to enhance their pain management capabilities. He has published 12 peer-reviewed articles and authored 3 books including the textbook Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine in Physical Therapy: A Guide to Primary Care, Health Promotion, and Prevention. His professional accomplishments extend to the creation of scalable practice models grounded in health behavior change and innovative approaches empowering physical therapists to assume the role of primary healthcare providers. He is passionate about implementation science and strategies that facilitate the uptake of evidence-based practice into regular use by practitioners and stakeholders. The culmination of his work is PRISM: Pain Recovery and Integrative Systems Model - a cognitive behavioral approach for physical therapy. Learn more at: integrativepainscienceinstitute.com.