You graduated, you passed your boards, and you are ready to save the world. But what happens when a patient walks in with a problem that you technically learned about in school, but have no idea how to handle in reality?

In this episode, We pivot the conversation to focus on the next generation of healthcare providers. They discuss the trap that every new grad falls into: The pressure to be a "Jack of All Trades". From Mikey’s "rookie mistake" trying to rehab a complex ACL without surgery, to knowing when to refer a neuro patient out, this episode is about the power of saying "I don't know."

If you are a student or a young clinician, this episode will help you understand why "staying in your lane" isn't a limitation, it's your biggest asset for building trust.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• The "New Grad" Trap: Why young clinicians feel the need to treat everything to prove their worth, and why that backfires.
• A Hard Lesson in ACL Rehab: Michael shares a story from his first year of practice where he tried to rehab an ACL conservatively, only to have the athlete buckle under contact. The lesson? Set realistic expectations early.
• Surgery Exists for a Reason: Why being "anti-surgery" or "anti-manual therapy" is a mistake. Sometimes, the scalpel is the best tool for the job.
• Generalist vs. Specialist: The difference between going "wide and shallow" (helping everyone a little bit) vs. "narrow and deep" (solving specific problems for specific people).
• The Power of Referring Out: Why sending a patient to a specialist doesn't lose you a client, it gains you respect and trust.
• Scope Creep: Why having a Master's in Nutrition doesn't mean you should be treating a Type 2 Diabetic's diet plan.

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