How to Stop Guessing in Rehab: Th...
How to Stop Guessing in Rehab: The Frameworks & Algorithms That Change Everything | Tom Swales
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Staying Relevant: The Future of Rehab & Peformance by Tom Swales
S1 · E46
Sep 15, 2026
17:21
Episode notes

Pain is rarely as simple as the place that hurts. When clinicians chase symptoms without understanding the nervous system, movement, force distribution, and load, they can miss the factors actually driving the problem.

In this episode, we break down a practical approach to better assessment and clinical decision-making — using frameworks, systems, and algorithms to identify what matters most, decide where to look, and determine what to do next.

In This Episode, You'll Learn

  • Why the painful area isn't always the primary driver of the problem
  • How the nervous system can limit strength, mobility, coordination, and performance
  • Why active vs. passive range of motion changes your clinical decision-making
  • How to build a repeatable assessment system instead of relying on isolated techniques
  • How ... 
Keywords
Tom Swales
physiotherapy
Pain Management
Movement Therapy
Clinical Reasoning
Physical Therapist
Advanced Movement Therapist
Clinical Frameworks
Clinical Algorithms
Sports Performance
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