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Redefining Healthcare: Dr. Tim Flynn on Manual Therapy, Mentorship & Patient Autonomy
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In this episode, Dr. Tim Flynn, renowned clinician and outspoken advocate for reform in healthcare, shares his vision for a system that truly serves patients.
As a leader in orthopedic manual therapy and the voice behind the "Own My Health" movement, Dr. Flynn challenges the traditional "sickness industry" and emphasizes empowering patients to take charge of their health.
Key highlights include the evolving role of manual therapy, the power of mentorship, and how physical therapists can drive patient-centered care in a technology-driven world. Dr. Flynn also shares insights on how clinicians can foster patient autonomy, the importance of providing value as a mentee, and how to navigate the challenges of a system that prioritizes interventions over holistic wellness.
Key Topics Discussed:
The Value of Manual Therapy: Why human connection and hands-on care remain crucial, even in a tech-focused healthcare landscape.
"Own My Health" Philosophy: Dr. Flynn's Substack and vision to transform healthcare by empowering patients to control their own health journeys.
The Sickness Industry: Critiques of today’s healthcare system and the call to shift from excessive interventions to preventative, patient-centered care.
Mentorship in Healthcare: Advice for new clinicians on finding mentors, providing value, and learning by observing master clinicians in action.
The Future of Manual Therapy: The need to practice at the top of the license and integrate holistic approaches to better serve patients.
Whether you're a physical therapist, clinician, or healthcare advocate, this episode offers actionable insights for creating a healthier, more empowering system for patients and practitioners alike.
200 episodes
Manage episode 461516043 series 2894860
In this episode, Dr. Tim Flynn, renowned clinician and outspoken advocate for reform in healthcare, shares his vision for a system that truly serves patients.
As a leader in orthopedic manual therapy and the voice behind the "Own My Health" movement, Dr. Flynn challenges the traditional "sickness industry" and emphasizes empowering patients to take charge of their health.
Key highlights include the evolving role of manual therapy, the power of mentorship, and how physical therapists can drive patient-centered care in a technology-driven world. Dr. Flynn also shares insights on how clinicians can foster patient autonomy, the importance of providing value as a mentee, and how to navigate the challenges of a system that prioritizes interventions over holistic wellness.
Key Topics Discussed:
The Value of Manual Therapy: Why human connection and hands-on care remain crucial, even in a tech-focused healthcare landscape.
"Own My Health" Philosophy: Dr. Flynn's Substack and vision to transform healthcare by empowering patients to control their own health journeys.
The Sickness Industry: Critiques of today’s healthcare system and the call to shift from excessive interventions to preventative, patient-centered care.
Mentorship in Healthcare: Advice for new clinicians on finding mentors, providing value, and learning by observing master clinicians in action.
The Future of Manual Therapy: The need to practice at the top of the license and integrate holistic approaches to better serve patients.
Whether you're a physical therapist, clinician, or healthcare advocate, this episode offers actionable insights for creating a healthier, more empowering system for patients and practitioners alike.
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