You graduated, passed your boards, and landed a job—only to realize the "standard of care" often involves heat packs, ultrasounds, and a printed sheet of exercises. Is there a better way?

In this episode, Mike and Michael sit down with Joey Scambia, a Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist who went from a residency at Johns Hopkins to treating elite athletes at IMG Academy, and finally, to launching his own performance-based solo practice in New Jersey.

If you are a student or new grad feeling stuck in the "insurance mill" mindset, this episode proves that a higher standard of care is possible. Joey breaks down how to collaborate with strength coaches, why rehab should feel like a workout, and how to build a hybrid model that keeps patients accountable even on their off days.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• The High Performance Model: What Joey learned working under one roof with PTs, ATs, strength coaches, and nutritionists—and why "siloed" healthcare harms the patient.
• Solo Practice in a Gym: How Joey integrates directly with personal trainers to fill the gaps in his clients' programming.
• Rehab = Training: Why "passive" modalities (hot packs, stim) fail athletes, and why your patient should be sweating by the end of the session.
• The Hybrid Advantage: How using a training app for remote accountability stops patients from "ghosting" you on their homework.
• Athletic Low Back Pain: Joey shares his own frustrating experience as a D1 baseball player that led him to develop a course and mentorship program for other clinicians.
• Advocate vs. Adversary: How to get athletes to trust you with their injuries instead of hiding them to protect their playing time.

Resources Mentioned:

• Guest: Joey Scambia, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS.
• Concept: Multidisciplinary Care vs. Siloed Care.
• Joey's Course: Athletic Low Back Pain & Clinical Mentorship.

Connect with Us: Are you a student looking for mentorship? Check out the resources mentioned in this episode to level up your clinical reasoning.

Disclaimer: Although we are healthcare providers, we are not YOUR healthcare provider. Content is for educational purposes only. Please consult your physician before making lifestyle changes.

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