Treating the Complex, the Undiagnosed, and the Misunderstood in PT

Pelvic health physical therapist Faith Stokes brings the ???? in this candid conversation on treating the misunderstood — from Hard Flaccid Syndrome to trauma-informed care. She shares her unique journey from reptile medicine to healthcare, her CSM 2025 talk, and how she handles the hard cases with heart and humility.In this episode:* Her journey from snake handler to pelvic health PT* What PTs need to understand about Hard Flaccid Syndrome* Why mentorship isn’t always formal* Clinical reasoning when you don’t have all the answers* Using compassion when the textbooks fail* How to grow as a communicator, even when you miss the markFeatured at CSM 2025: ???? “It’s Not That Hard: Clinical Reasoning in the Management of Hard Flaccid Syndrome”