In this high-impact episode of Healthy Careers, host Maddie Traylor speaks with Dr. David Neuman, orthopedic surgeon, entrepreneur, and founder of Pop-Doc, a digital platform revolutionizing home-based rehab. Dr. Neuman shares how his background in sports injuries inspired his journey from the operating room to healthcare innovation—where he’s now helping patients recover safely at home through technology and movement science.

Dr. Neuman discusses the shift toward preventative and opioid-free recovery models, the value of fascia training, and the growing need for early therapeutic intervention to avoid long-term disability and improve quality of life. He also highlights his work with Ultra Pain Products, offering solutions that align with today’s demand for non-invasive, home-based pain relief.

This episode is essential for rehab professionals, orthopedic PAs, home health providers, medical recruiters, and healthcare entrepreneurs navigating a healthcare system in transformation.

Key Takeaways:

• How digital home therapy is reshaping orthopedic recovery

• Why fascia training matters in injury prevention and healing

• The role of tech-enabled care in value-based healthcare

• Addressing pain management without opioids

• Challenges in workers' compensation and how to fix them

• How to pivot from clinical work to medical entrepreneurship

• Why integrating mental health, fitness, and recovery matters

• Tools and resources to empower patients at home

Episode Highlights:

00:42 Meet Dr. David Neuman: Orthopedic Surgeon & Innovator

01:37 From Athlete to Surgeon: A Career Story

05:45 Leaving Surgery for Digital Health

07:20 Pop-Doc: Changing the Home Exercise Game

08:24 The Science of Fascia and Movement

11:48 At-Home Opioid-Free Pain Management

17:00 Navigating Healthcare Economics and Systemic Challenges

35:57 Career Advice for Healthcare Professionals

39:57 Final Thoughts and What’s Next

Keywords:

Home-based physical therapy,

Post-surgical rehab at home,

Dr. David Neuman orthopedic,

Pop-Doc digital therapy platform,

Non-opioid pain management,

Fascia training for recovery,

Rehabilitation technology solutions,

Healthcare entrepreneurship in orthopedics,

Medical device leadership,

Workers' comp pain solutions,

Orthopedic healthcare podcast,

At-home recovery for athletes,

Value-based musculoskeletal care,

Pain management innovation,

Healthcare recruiting agency,

Flat fee healthcare recruiter,

Nurse practitioner and physician assistant recruiter,

Surgeon and orthopedic staffing agency,

Medical office and billing staff recruitment,

Connect with David Neuman:

LinkedIn: David T. Neuman
Visit Pop-Doc
Visit Ultra Pain
Visit NY Sportscare