🎙️ In this episode of The Modern Pain Podcast, Mark Kargela chats with Tom Walters, DPT—founder of Rehab Science, educator, and digital health innovator.

Tom shares how he transitioned from a traditional orthopedic physical therapist to building a global online brand helping millions through coaching, education, and his bestselling book. We dive into:

✅ Why coaching and education may be more impactful than hands-on care
✅ How Rehab Science became a leader in virtual rehab & social media health content
✅ Handling criticism in the online health space (and how to grow from it)
✅ The dangers of outdated treatment models in physical therapy
✅ How Tom is serving both clinicians & the general public through modern pain care

👉 If you’re a clinician, fitness pro, or just someone who cares about where healthcare is headed—you don’t want to miss this one.

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💡 Stay tuned until the end where Tom shares details on upcoming courses and certifications aimed at bridging the gap between rehab and fitness!

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⏱️ Chapters with Timestamps:
• 0:00 - Introduction
• 1:34 - Tom Walters’ Background & Journey to Rehab Science
• 5:34 - Leaving Traditional PT & Finding Passion in Education
• 7:34 - How Rehab Science Became a Global Brand
• 10:34 - The Process Behind Tom’s Bestselling Book
• 13:34 - Dealing with Social Media Criticism & Staying Mission-Driven
• 18:04 - Virtual Rehab & Coaching: Where Healthcare Is Headed
• 22:34 - Bridging the Gap Between Physio & Fitness Professionals
• 26:34 - Pushback from Clinicians on Virtual-First Care
• 30:34 - The Over-Emphasis on Tender Points & Trigger Points
• 37:34 - Managing Complex Pain & Accepting the Limits of Care
• 43:34 - Future-Proofing PT: Movement, Coaching & Communication
• 51:16 - Tom’s Upcoming Projects & Certification Plans
• 54:26 - Outro & Key Takeaways

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