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S03E17: Physical Fitness for Surgeons with Gil Spitz, MS, MBA/MHA
In this episode of The Intentional Surgeon, Dr. Sharon Stein speaks with Gil Spitz—former classical musician, athletic training specialist, and founder of Surgical Strong. They reframe surgical practice as high-performance endurance athletics, explore modality-specific physical strains (open, laparoscopic, and robotic), and break down actionable strategies to prevent chronic pain and extend surgical career longevity.
Key Takeaways
Surgeons as Precision Athletes: Operating requires holding asymmetric, isometric postures for hours. Maintaining fine motor control under this physical strain…
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