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GBU S2-E21: What's Missing in Physical Therapy

GBU S2-E21: What's Missing in Physical Therapy

Update: 2025-11-10
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What’s Missing in Physical Therapy: The Truth Behind the System

Is the physical therapy profession losing its identity? In this episode, we take an honest look at what’s truly missing in PT today — from authentic patient care to clinical creativity. We discuss how insurance-driven models, productivity standards, and burnout culture have turned passionate therapists into paperwork machines.

You’ll hear real talk about:

  • Why PTs feel restricted by insurance codes and time constraints.
  • How overemphasis on metrics is killing patient relationships.
  • The decline of mentorship and hands-on skill development.
  • The gap between academia and real-world clinical practice.
  • What needs to change if we want to bring purpose and fulfillment back to the field.

Whether you’re a new grad trying to find your place, or a seasoned PT questioning where the profession is headed, this conversation will challenge you to rethink what physical therapy should be.

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GBU S2-E21: What's Missing in Physical Therapy

GBU S2-E21: What's Missing in Physical Therapy

Joe Klein