Hard Flaccid Syndrome. Trauma-informed care. Clinical reasoning that truly listens.
In this powerful episode, pelvic health PT Faith Stokes shares her journey from reptile research to radically compassionate rehab. She unpacks how complex pelvic health cases — especially conditions like Hard Flaccid Syndrome — demand more than just protocols. They require presence, patience, and clinical reasoning built on trust.
Learn how Faith mentors new grads, navigates clinical gray areas, and uses curiosity (and a little sarcasm) to advocate for patients who feel unheard.
📍 Filmed live ahead of CSM 2026, where Faith presents:
“It’s Not That Hard: Clinical Reasoning in the Management of Hard Flaccid Syndrome”
⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 – Intro
01:45 – From reptiles to rehab: Faith’s origin story
06:30 – Working in addiction, pain, and pelvic health
10:22 – Understanding Hard Flaccid Syndrome (HFS)
17:40 – Clinical reasoning through discomfort and the unknown
24:11 – Mentorship in a misunderstood space
29:03 – Handling critique, sarcasm, and social media
35:20 – Faith’s most memorable patient and what he taught her
41:00 – Parting Shot: Tangled ropes and simple tools
