In this episode, I recount a personal story about a frustrating experience with an HVAC specialist and draw parallels to the expectations and realities faced by our patients. Join me as we explore the importance of understanding patient goals and delivering on their expectations.

Key Topics:

• [00:00:00] Introduction to Rehabilitation: What is rehabilitation? Let's delve into the basics.
• [00:02:40] My Background in Sports and Spine Medicine: An introduction to my journey and the purpose of this podcast.
• [00:32:56] A Frustrating HVAC Experience: How a frustrating interaction with an HVAC specialist made me reflect on patient care.
• [03:00:00] Meeting Patient Expectations: Are we, as clinicians, truly addressing our patients' needs and expectations? How can we ensure we're not just treating symptoms but helping them achieve their movement goals?
• [06:20:00] The Role of Movement Goals in Treatment Plans: Understanding and prioritizing patients' movement goals as the North Star of treatment plans.
• [09:42:76] Redefining Success in Medical Treatment: How do we measure success in treatments and surgeries? It's not just about alleviating pain but ensuring patients can achieve their functional goals.

I hope this episode encourages you to reflect on your practice and consider how we can better meet our patients' needs. Thank you for tuning in to the Talking Rehab Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe. I wish you a movement-filled day!

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