Episode 59: The "Gap" in Rehab. Bridging the Space Between Pain-Free and Performance

About this episode

The episode discusses the gap between being discharged from physical therapy and actual athletic performance, highlighting issues with insurance coverage and the transition back to sports.

Have you ever been discharged from physical therapy because you were "out of pain," only to get hurt again the moment you tried to run, lift, or play your sport? You are not alone. In this episode, We discuss the massive gap between "clinical discharge" and actual "performance." They break down why insurance companies often cut off care once you can do basic daily activities, leaving athletes stranded without a bridge to return to sport. From the "Hammer Analogy" to the myth that time heals a...

People in this episode

Hosts: Michael Bruno DC, Michael Stant MS

Topics covered

• rehabilitation
• athletic performance
• physical therapy
• pain management
• sports injury
• clinical discharge

Keywords

• rehab
• performance
• pain-free
• athletes
• physical therapy
• sports
• injury prevention

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: insurance companies

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