Creating a human connection with patients enhances healthcare outcomes.
Thorough movement assessments aid in personalized treatment strategies.
Physical therapists should rely on manual skills rather than diagnostic tests alone.
Incorporating osteopathic principles provides a holistic approach to musculoskeletal evaluations.
Deep dives
Discussion on Running a Multidisciplinary Clinic
Bernard Honobosh, the founder of a performance system, discusses running a multidisciplinary clinic in Vancouver. The clinic includes various practitioners like physical therapists, chiropractors, naturopathic doctors, and more, working together towards a common goal.
Importance of Human Connection in Healthcare
Bernard emphasizes the importance of creating a human connection with patients in healthcare. He stresses the significance of understanding patients' needs and building relationships to provide more effective and personalized care.
Shift Towards Efficiency in Physical Therapy Practice
Bernard shares his journey in physical therapy and how he shifted towards more efficient and personalized patient care. He emphasizes spending quality time with clients and focusing on individualized treatment plans.
Enhancing Movement Assessment in Healthcare
Discussing the value of movement assessment in healthcare, Bernard highlights the importance of thorough evaluations and customized treatment strategies. He stresses the need for continuous learning and blending different modalities for effective patient care.
Using Diagnostic Modalities Responsibly
In the podcast episode, the importance of physical therapists responsibly using diagnostic modalities like lab results and imaging, such as X-rays and MRIs, was highlighted. The discussion emphasized the need for practitioners to call the shots based on thorough manual skills, history-taking abilities, and patient interactions rather than solely relying on tests due to uncertainty. It was conveyed that ordering tests should be based on building a case for diagnosis or ruling out conditions, leading to appropriate actions.
Integrating Osteopathic Principles in Assessments
The podcast delved into the significance of incorporating osteopathic principles in musculoskeletal assessments. It stressed the holistic approach of osteopathy in considering breath, gut health, and movement complexities to analyze musculoskeletal behaviors. The conversation underscored the interconnections between visceral health, breathing patterns, and musculoskeletal functionality, advocating for a comprehensive evaluation beyond mere structural appearance to address underlying dysfunctions.
Enhancing Patient-Centric Care and Communication
The episode accentuated the importance of establishing meaningful patient-clinician relationships and effective communication in healthcare settings. The discussion emphasized the role of patient education, connectivity, and shared decision-making as integral components of comprehensive care delivery. It underscored the value of personalized interactions, ongoing follow-ups, and empathetic approaches in fostering patient engagement and promoting long-term health outcomes.
Today, Gray sits down with friend and colleague Behnad Honarbakhsh. Behnad is the founder of Fit To Train Human Performance Systems in Vancouver, British Columbia.
From Strength and Conditioning to Physical Therapy, Behnad has worked with teams and athletes from the NHL, NBA, MLB, NFL, CFL and MLS.
On this episode we discuss running a multidisciplinary clinic, finding your blindspots as a clinician, the impact of scar tissue on movement, and the importance of creating human connection with your patients.
So let’s get going with this episode of the Movement Podcast – powered by FMS.
