Is your physician practicing medicine or policy?
Most patients assume the treatment options presented in the exam room are the full menu. But behind the scenes, many physicians are quietly editing out possibilities—because insurance won’t cover them...
30 Sep 202514min
Training for the "Life Olympics"
What if you’re already training for the most important competition of your life—and it isn’t the Olympics? In this episode of The Talking Rehab Podcast, Dr. Fred Bagares reveals why your daily movemen...
23 Sep 20259min
Are steroids good for your knees?
Are steroid injections the answer for knee pain—or a shortcut that costs you in the long run? In this episode of The Talking Rehab Podcast, Dr. Fred Bagares unpacks the real story behind corticosteroi...
16 Sep 202510min
"But everything looks normal."
You’ve heard it before: “Your MRI looks fine.” But if the scan is normal, why are you still in pain? In this episode of Talking Rehab, Dr. Fred Bagares unpacks why imaging often fails to tell the who...
9 Sep 202514min
The Knee Decision: Surgery or Rehab
Most people assume that when your MRI shows a meniscus tear, surgery is the only answer. But here’s the surprising truth: the most common surgery for meniscus tears can actually speed up arthritis. In...
2 Sep 202513min
Controlling Your Pain Baseline
What if your biggest breakthrough in recovery isn’t eliminating pain, but learning how to keep it from getting worse? In this episode of The Talking Rehab Podcast, Dr. Fred Bagares reframes one of the...
26 Aug 202511min
Dr. ChatGPT Will See You Now
What happens when patients consult ChatGPT before they see a doctor—and the physician becomes the third opinion in the room? In this episode, Dr. Fred Bagares breaks down the new hierarchy of medical ...
19 Aug 202513min
Is your orthopedic care "off the rack?"
When you walk into an orthopedic clinic, are you getting a one-size-fits-all protocol or a treatment plan designed specifically for you? In this episode of The Talking Rehab Podcast, Dr. Fred Bagares ...
12 Aug 202514min
