Navigating the Road Back

Talking Rehab with Dr. Fred Bagares

In this episode of the Talking Rehab Podcast, I take you through the concept of "the road back"—the journey of recovery after an injury. Drawing from my experiences as a sports and spine medicine physician, I'll explore how the recovery process changes as we age, and why it’s important to approach rehabilitation with a mindset focused on checking off key "rehab boxes" like mobility, strength, and proprioception.

We’ll discuss how the body doesn’t heal the same way it did in our younger years and why simply waiting for pain to go away isn't the best strategy. Instead, I encourage patients and clinicians alike to focus on learning new skills and addressing the specific challenges that come with age or repeated injuries.

Key timestamps to help you navigate the episode:

- **[00:00]** – Introduction: What is rehabilitation?

- **[00:36]** – The concept of "the road back" after injury.

- **[01:15]** – Exploring the essential "rehab boxes" we must check off.

- **[03:03]** – The challenges of aging and the slower recovery process.

- **[05:03]** – Why simply waiting for pain to go away is a flawed strategy.

- **[06:02]** – Addressing patient resistance to learning new strategies.

- **[07:01]** – Final thoughts and questions to consider in your own practice.

I hope this episode encourages you to rethink your approach to rehabilitation and helps you better support your patients on their road to recovery. Thank you for tuning in!

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