In the October 2025 issue of APTA Magazine, Stephen Clark, PT, DPT, ATC, Chief Clinical Officer at Confluent Health, shares a powerful perspective on pain, communication, and what truly drives recovery.
In his Viewpoints article, Stephen reflects on his participation in Pain, Misunderstood and the role pain education, empathy, and language play in transforming outcomes for people living with chronic pain. Drawing from real patient stories featured in the film, the piece reinforces a simple but often overlooked truth: listening is a clinical skill, and trust is part of the treatment.
The article underscores Confluent Health’s commitment to advancing a more human, evidence based approach to pain care. One that sees the whole person, not just the diagnosis.