125 - The Science Behind Behavior Change with Dr. Daniel Rhon

Jan 03, 2024

💭 “Behavior change is very complex, and it isn't just a knowledge gap.” - Dr. Daniel Rhon

👉🏻 Our guest is Dr. Daniel Rhon, PT, DPT, DSc, Ph.D, OCS, FAAOMPT. Dr. Dan Rhon retired from active federal service as a medical officer in the US Army. He is a Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He is also the Director of the Musculoskeletal Research in Primary Care Program at Brooke Army Medical Center. He received his Masters in Physical Therapy and Doctor of Science Degrees from Baylor University. He received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Temple University and his Ph.D. from the University of Newcastle. He completed a manual therapy fellowship at Brooke Army Medical Center and a research postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Utah. He is the recipient of a Lifetime Research Award from the US Army Medical Specialist Corps, a 2-time Rose Award recipient for Excellence in Research from the APTA, and the Eugene Michaels New Investigator Award from the APTA. He has over 150 publications and has received over $20 million in competitive research grant funding. His research interests revolve around identifying and implementing optimal care pathways for musculoskeletal pain disorders.

📚You will learn about:

▪️ Daniel's story and career

▪️ Patient-related barriers to the implementation of PT treatment and how to address them

▪️ Factors involved in behavior change

▪️ How to engage and educate patients on the importance of exercise adherence

▪️ Advice to clinicians who are starting their careers

▪️ Tips on how to become successful in Physical Therapy

🔎Daniel's favorite resource of information: