Hand Therapy Academy

Pain Reporting

Hand Therapy Academy

Show Notes

In this episode, Miranda and Josh discuss pain reporting—what it actually means, how to interpret it in context, and whether it should be the primary focus of a treatment session. They explore the limitations of pain scales and how to shift toward function-driven care.

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