Talking Rehab with Dr. Fred Bagares
My name is Fred Bagares a board certified sports and spine medicine physician in Virginia Beach, Virginia. After 10 years of practice, I still find musculoskeletal medicine both fascinating and challenging. This podcast is about the lingering thoughts and questions I’ve had after residency and fellowship. My hope is to spark discussion, challenge dogma, and share our experiences in musculoskeletal medicine.
Episodes
67 episodes
Fix It So I Can Punish It
Here's the humanized version with timestamps:Ever heard this one? "Doc, can you fix my shoulder so I can get back to tearing it apart?"That's exactly what Bugs asked me last month. He wasn't joking.Bugs' a 43-year-ol...
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Episode 66
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11:55
What is 5% better?
🎙️ Episode 65 – What is 5% Better?Podcast: Talking Rehab with Dr. Fred Bagares Length: ~13 minutesDescription: When a patient tells you they're “only 5% better,” what do you do with that? For so...
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Episode 65
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13:10
Nudging Our Patients
🎙️ Episode 64 – Nudging Our Patients“She’s one fall away from paralysis.” “If it were my mom, I’d do the surgery.” “This is your window.”These aren’t just medical phrases—they’re nu...
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Episode 64
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15:02
Telemedicine: My Origin Story
From Skeptic to Startup: How a Telemedicine Idea Survived—and Thrived—in a Broken SystemIn this reflective solo episode, Dr. Bagares shares the untold backstory behind his early adoption of telemedicine, the struggles of launching...
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Episode 63
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18:03
Are our tools any good?
Are Our Tools Any Good?Are our tools really the problem—or are we just not using them well?In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Fred Bagares, DO, takes a closer look at a recent study questioning the effectiveness of comm...
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Episode 62
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16:35
Do disc herniations go away?
🎙 Episode 61 – Do Disc Herniations Go Away?Podcast: The Talking Rehab Podcast Host: Dr. Fred Bagares, DO Location: Virginia Beach, VABack pain can stop you in your tracks—sometimes literally. In...
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Episode 61
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16:08
The $2,000 Hip Pain: Why Systemic Solutions Matter
🎙 Talking Rehab Podcast – Episode 60: "The $2,000 Hip Pain: Why Systemic Solutions Matter"In this episode, I walk you through a real case involving a 10-year-old boy with hip pain. What started as a simple clinical concern quickly...
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Episode 60
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15:14
Be a rowboat.
🎧 Sailboat or Rowboat: Motivation vs. Discipline in RehabIn this episode of the Talking Rehab Podcast, I explore a powerful analogy I shared with my kids: are you a sailboat or a rowboat? Sailboats move when the wind (mot...
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Episode 59
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16:34
Don't Get Automated
In this episode of the Talking Rehab Podcast, Dr. Fred Bagares dives into the evolving role of artificial intelligence in the healthcare space, particularly within the world of rehabilitation. From streamlining administrative tasks to ...
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Episode 58
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15:45
Value in a Visit
🎧 Episode 57 – "Value in a Visit: A Doctor Becomes the Patient"Hey, it’s Dr. Fred Bagares. In this episode, I share my recent experience as a patient in a traditional insurance-based clinic—something I rarely do since switc...
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Episode 57
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16:49
The Pathology Pivot
In today’s episode, I dive into a fascinating case that changed the way I think about diagnosis and treatment. I share the story of a patient with chronic lateral foot pain who everyone thought had a tendon problem—but it turned out to be somet...
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Episode 56
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14:44
Should You Exercise on Vacation? Rethinking Movement When You Travel
In this refreshing episode, Dr. Fred shares his personal reflections after a family trip to Jamaica. He explores the deeper value of movement while on vacation—not just as a workout, but as a form of physical restoration. From pacing in airport...
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Episode 55
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15:18
Direct Care: My Vision for Patients
Hey everyone, it’s Dr. Fred Bagares. In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of my recent trip to the 2025 Free Market Medical Association Conference in Oklahoma City. This wasn’t just any conference — it helped reignite a spark I’d been ...
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Episode 54
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13:43
Movement Buckets
In this episode, I’m sharing the story of a young, athletic patient who did everything “right” after a meniscus injury—PT, injections, surgery—but still couldn’t get back to playing the sport they loved: soccer. Sound familiar?We dig int...
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Episode 53
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15:08
Is "fixing" the meniscus the only goal?
Hey everyone, it’s Dr. Fred Bagares. In today’s episode, I’m diving into a common clinical situation that led to a bigger question: What are we really trying to accomplish with treatment? A patient with a classic meniscus tear asked me...
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Episode 52
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13:51
Afraid to Move?
Hey everyone, it’s Dr. Fred Bagares. In this episode, I dive into something I see all the time—patients who recover from an injury, like a lumbar disc herniation, but then get stuck… mentally. Physically, they’re doing great. But emotionally, t...
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Episode 51
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17:36
Running, Rehab, and Reframing Mindset
Hey everyone, Dr. Fred Bagares here! In this episode, I take you through my love-hate relationship with running. I share how I reframed my mindset around running to make it work for me.We’ll talk about why I never got that “runner’...
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Episode 50
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13:37
Other Reasons for Joint Replacement
Episode Summary:While joint pain is often the primary motivator, Dr. Bagares explores the lesser-known reasons for surgery, the compensatory movement patterns people develop over time, and the importance of timing the procedure corre...
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Episode 49
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9:18
Pathology Bias: Is this right?
Does pain always come from what we see on imaging? In this episode, Dr. Fred Bagares breaks down why common MRI and X-ray findings—like arthritis or meniscus tears—are often wrongly blamed for pain. He discusses how younger patients with...
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Episode 48
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12:14
Curves matter
Hey everyone, Dr. Fred Bagares here! In this episode, I dive deep into why the spine is more than just a series of building blocks—it’s a dynamic structure that allows movement, absorbs forces, and provides stability. I’ll break down the...
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Episode 47
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16:52
Am I anti-surgery?
In this episode of the Talking Rehab Podcast, I reflect on a recent patient encounter that made me pause—am I seen as anti-surgery just because I don’t perform it? Join me as I explore the importance of balanced care, why I advocate fo...
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Episode 46
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16:46
I've fallen and I can't get up!
In this episode of The Talking Rehab Podcast, Dr. Fred Bagares dives into an often-overlooked but crucial skill—falling safely. Whether it’s young athletes on the basketball court or older adults navigating daily life, understanding ho...
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Episode 45
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15:34
Chicken or the Egg?
The Chicken or the Egg – Pain vs. Movement in RehabIn today’s episode, I dive into what I call the chicken or the egg problem in rehab. Do people stop moving because they’re in pain, or is their lack of movement actually ...
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Episode 44
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