Long Covid Podcast
164 - The Art of Listening & Validating in Healthcare with Clayton Powers
Feb 5, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Clayton Powers, a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in ME/CFS, POTS, and Long Covid, shares his journey from orthopedic care to complex chronic illnesses. He emphasizes the critical role of telehealth in patient support and the need for healthcare adaptation. Clayton brings light to the importance of listening and validating patients' experiences, while offering practical strategies for energy management. He also advocates for prioritizing joy and social connections to enhance recovery, aiming to create a more compassionate healthcare environment.
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- Clayton Powers emphasized the need for tailored rehabilitation strategies for complex conditions like ME/CFS and PoTS to enhance patient care.
- Telehealth has significantly improved access to healthcare for chronic illness patients, despite facing legislative challenges that limit its effectiveness.
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Specialization in Chronic Illness Treatment
A physical therapist specialized in ME-CFS, POTS, and Long COVID discusses his transition from treating orthopedic issues to working with patients suffering from chronic illnesses. He highlights the increasing complexity of cases and the need for tailored rehabilitation strategies, particularly for conditions like POTS, which causes patients to struggle with maintaining an upright position due to blood flow issues. The therapist's journey began after treating concussion patients and recognizing the lack of training in chronic fatigue syndromes in physical therapy education. This prompted him to actively seek further knowledge, leading to collaborations with organizations that specialize in Long COVID and ME-CFS.
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