Hurricane Florence

Hello everybody,

I have not written much about myself personally on this website because that is not what this is about. That being said, for those of you who don't know me personally, the community I live in was in the direct path of hurricane Florence. I am blessed to say I didn't suffer any damage to my properties, but sadly that is not the truth for many people in my community. Weeks have gone by and many still need help recovering from the devastating storm. If you're interested in helping the recovery here are some opportunities to get involved. If a financial contribution is not something you can engage with right now, please consider just spreading the word. Just because the national news coverage ends does not mean the wounds have healed. Also many of these organizations are involved with the recovery for victims of Hurricane Michael as well.

American Red Cross - Hurricane Florence Relief
https://www.redcross.org/donate/hurricane-florence-donations.html/

We Wilm' Rebuild - A relief organization started by UNCW students directly involved with the community
https://wewilmrebuild.org/

Food Banks of Eastern North Carolina - Serving those who are most in need
http://www.foodbankcenc.org/site/PageServer?pagename=FBCENCHome

Convoy of Hope - Some of the first supply trucks to come through my community with much needed supplies came from this national disaster relief organization
https://www.convoyofhope.org/

Thank you for any and all support in this recovery process!!


During my undergraduate studies, one lesson that was imprinted on me was based in versatility. I attended a smaller D1 institution that did not have the same resources available as the larger D1 schools I have worked at. Of course at the time, I didn't know much about what I was missing with limited resources. The philosophy for both treatments and rehab was "do more with less". Almost every time I created a rehab protocol, I would be challenged with a preceptor, mentor, or professor asking me "so what if you didn't have that equipment? How could you accomplish that same goal?" This thought process was ingrained in my approach with all treatments and rehabs. It's something I pride myself on today; I can redesign most any treatment or rehab protocol to accomplish the necessary goals with just my two hands and the patient. Of course any resistance bands, weights, treadmills, Graston tools, or any other equipment certainly make things easier. Do more with less. Beyond that, be able to achieve your patient goals with whatever resources you have available.

This mentality of mine was certainly challenged the past few weeks. As student-athletes were displaced due to the storm, I had to work remotely through phone conversations, texts, and emails in my dealings with patients. Not only was my communication and instruction of exercises challenged but also my ability to create rehab protocols using whatever equipment (if any) these athletes had access to. I don't mean to take anything away from the impacts of Florence, but as many of you know, athletics almost never stop. At least not for long. Being out of the office and removed from patients was only another obstacle to overcome. Do more with less. Be versatile. 

Have a great day!
-MD

@MarkDomATC


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