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Professor Rafi Heruti discusses the importance of sexual rehabilitation in modern medicine and its impact on overall health.

Sexual health is often treated as an optional conversation in medicine - but according to Professor Rafi Heruti, it should be considered a pillar of overall health. Drawing from decades of experience in rehabilitation medicine, Professor Heruti explains how spinal cord injuries, stroke, trauma, chronic illness and ageing affect not only physical function but also identity, relationships and emotional wellbeing. Dr Ron Ehrlich and Professor Heruti discuss the biopsychosocial model of healthcare, highlighting the interconnected roles of biology, psychology and relationships in sexual wellbeing. They examine hormone health, cardiovascular disease, medications, mental health, lifestyle, ageing, communication and intimacy while challenging common misconceptions surrounding sexuality. The conversation also explores Professor Heruti's work in Paralympic sport, illustrating the extraordinary resilience and adaptability of the human spirit, before concluding with powerful reflections on living a healthier, more balanced life. ◉ 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭:    Professor Rafi (Raphael) Heruti is an internationally respected specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, with…

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Host: Dr Ron Ehrlich

Guest: Professor Rafi Heruti

Topics covered

• sexual health
• rehabilitation medicine
• biopsychosocial model
• intimacy
• chronic illness
• resilience

Keywords

• sexual rehabilitation
• intimacy
• chronic illness
• biopsychosocial model
• rehabilitation medicine
• hormone health
• cardiovascular disease

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Organizations: Tel Aviv University

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