81. The Difference Between Performance-Based Care and Traditional Care

August 15, 2023

“There’s almost no profession in the traditional healthcare model here in the United States that is set up for preventing issues from happening in the first place. It’s not proactive. It’s very reactive, right?” says Dr. Andrew Fix.

In this episode, Dr. Fix shares a concerning story about a client named “Sarah”. “Sarah” had been struggling with knee pain and sought help from various physical therapy clinics without success. She even endured knee surgery to address her pain. However, “Sarah’s” visit to Physio Room uncovered that there was much more to the story.

Dr. Fix took the time to thoroughly assess Sarah’s condition, looking beyond just her knee and examining her ankle mobility and hip strength. He discovered significant limitations that had been overlooked by previous providers. Dr. Fix’s passion for providing personalized care and addressing the root causes of pain shines through as he explains the limitations of care that has become a standard in the traditional healthcare system and the importance of a performance-based approach.

This episode is a powerful reminder that finding the right provider who takes the time to truly understand your goals and needs can make all the difference in your health and wellness journey.

Key takeaways:

The traditional healthcare system is often reactive rather than proactive, focusing on treating symptoms rather than addressing root causes.
Many healthcare providers, such as physical therapists and chiropractors, are shifting towards a performance-based approach that focuses on prevention and long-term improvement.
Time constraints in traditional healthcare settings can limit the thoroughness of assessments and the ability to address individual needs.
Ankle mobility can play a significant role in knee pain and should be assessed and addressed in treatment plans.
Finding a performance-based provider who takes the time to listen, assess thoroughly, and adjust treatment as needed can lead to better outcomes and a more personalized approach to healthcare.

Quotes:

“The fact of the matter is our clinic schedules are relatively full. We’ve just brought on a couple staff members and their schedules are nearly like 75 to 80% full, and they’ve not even been on our team for two months.” (02:47 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“We have the time to give people an experience that they don’t have the ability to get other places. And that’s just a fact.” (08:25 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“The system is not set up for the clients nor the providers to have success. The system does not allow adequate time to be able to provide the patient with an experience that they should be getting.” (16: 15 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“Providers like myself, like our team at Physio Room are getting out of the traditional healthcare model because we know as well as you do, that it’s just not working.” (25:16 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“Go find yourself a provider that’s going to give you the time to listen to the things that are going on and really do a thorough assessment so they can figure out what should we be working on with you and aren’t going to stop until they help you find some answers and find some solutions.” (27:33 | Dr. Andrew Fix)

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