The Clinical Leadership Podcast

Midwest Rehabilitation Institute

Midwest Rehabilitation Institute is proud to present The Clinical Leadership Podcast. The show is meant to discuss similarities of leading patients towards better health and leading your business, staff, and family towards a more fulfilled life. Guests from the chiropractic, physical therapy, and rehab worlds join us to share their experiences and insights with the MWRI tribe. Our goal is to share with listeners how these leaders think, act, and most importantly - LEAD. Hosted by Dr. Alex Earl and Dr. Ryan Gavin

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The Clinical Leadership Podcast

Episodes (30)

Jun 25th #066: The Return to Play Framework, Part 1: Why Pain-Free Is NOT The Goal
Apr 29th #065: Patient Buy-In
Apr 22nd #064: If Not Now, Then When?

The Clinical Leadership Podcast

Jun 25, 2026
17¼ minutes
12 MB

The Return to Play Framework, Part 1: Why Pain-Free Is NOT The Goal Most athletes, parents, coaches, and even healthcare providers make the same mistake after an injury: They use pain as the primary marker of recovery. But being pain-free and being ready to return to sport are not the same thing. In this episode of The Clinical Leadership Podcast, we explore the Return to Play Framework and explain why pain-free is only one checkpoint—not the finish line. Whether you're working with a youth soccer player, a collegiate athlete, or...

The Clinical Leadership Podcast

#066: The Return to Play Framework, Part 1: Why Pain-Free Is NOT The Goal

Midwest Rehabilitation Institute

00:00 -17:15