Mechanical Care Forum
265 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsA resource for physical therapists and other clinicians who deliver conservative (non-invasive/non-operative) care to patients with musculoskeletal disorders and who empower them to relieve, control and prevent pain and limitation. My goal is to provide the best content from today’s leaders in manual and mechanical care, ultimately to improve your patient care.
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Episode 401 - The MDT Diploma Programme: Post Exam Check In
February 02, 2024 21:13 - 37 minutesChapter Markers: Introduction (0:00) Micah, Daniel, Ray, Elizabeth, and Jason (02:59) Stay Tuned… (34:19)
Episode 400 - The MDT Diploma Programme: Final Exam Prep
January 12, 2024 14:33 - 44 minutesIn episode 400 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we’re continuing with Season 13 highlighting the McKenzie Institute International Diploma Program. Today we’re connecting with three other candidates, Micah Sales, Daniel Paggan, and Ray Peralta, who like me are scheduled to take the final exam of the program soon after this recording. We’ll hear how they’re feeling about it, how they’ve approached study, what they’re learning and plenty more. This week on MCF!
Episode 399 - The MDT Diploma Programme: The Clinical Placement - Texas, USA
December 20, 2023 20:06 - 44 minutesIn episode 398 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we’re continuing with Season 13 spotlighting another from this year’s cohort, Tim Davis along with his clinical tutor Todd Edelson. We discuss Tim’s hopes for the placement going into the 9 weeks, Todd’s intention and structure of the clinical time, a couple of patient cases which offered some good learning opportunities for Tim and plenty more!
Episode 399 - The MDT Diploma Programme: The Clinical Placement - Texas USA
December 20, 2023 20:06 - 44 minutesIn episode 398 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we’re continuing with Season 13 spotlighting another from this year’s cohort, Tim Davis along with his clinical tutor Todd Edelson. We discuss Tim’s hopes for the placement going into the 9 weeks, Todd’s intention and structure of the clinical time, a couple of patient cases which offered some good learning opportunities for Tim and plenty more!
Episode 398 - The MDT Diploma Programme: The Clinical Placement - New Jersey, USA
December 11, 2023 21:08 - 44 minutesIn episode 398 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we’re continuing with Season 13 spotlighting another from this year’s cohort, Tim Davis along with his clinical tutor Todd Edelson. We discuss Tim’s hopes for the placement going into the 9 weeks, Todd’s intention and structure of the clinical time, a couple of patient cases which offered some good learning opportunities for Tim and plenty more!
Episode 398 - The MDT Diploma Programme: The Clinical Placement - New Jersey USA
December 11, 2023 21:08 - 44 minutesIn episode 398 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we’re continuing with Season 13 spotlighting another from this year’s cohort, Tim Davis along with his clinical tutor Todd Edelson. We discuss Tim’s hopes for the placement going into the 9 weeks, Todd’s intention and structure of the clinical time, a couple of patient cases which offered some good learning opportunities for Tim and plenty more!
Episode 397 - The MDT Diploma Programme: The Clinical Residency - Denmark
November 13, 2023 20:23 - 48 minutesIn episode 397 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we’re continuing with Season 13 spotlighting two from this year’s cohort, Tina and Tue, along with their clinical tutors Claus and Annette. We discuss their work schedule, the goals and objectives of this phase of the program, how they’re feeling about examination and treatment within this clinical residency site, some specific patient cases which have been valuable learning opportunities and plenty more!
Episode 397 - The MDT Diploma Programme: The Clinical Placement - Denmark
November 13, 2023 20:23 - 48 minutesIn episode 397 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we’re continuing with Season 13 spotlighting two from this year’s cohort, Tina and Tue, along with their clinical tutors Claus and Annette. We discuss their work schedule, the goals and objectives of this phase of the program, how they’re feeling about examination and treatment within this clinical residency site, some specific patient cases which have been valuable learning opportunities and plenty more!
Episode 396 - The MDT Diploma Programme: Post-Theoretical Check-In
October 13, 2023 12:52 - 48 minutesIn episode 395 we highlight three of the educators of the theoretical portion of the McKenzie Institute International’s Dipoma Programme. Yvonne Body of San Diego, USA, Mark Cheel of Geelong, Australia and Grant Watson of Nelson New Zealand join us to share their roles within the initial 12 week online academic portion of the program. They share some historical perspectives of the evolution of the program, what they teach, the method and intent of this aspect of the program and plenty more!
Episode 395 - The MDT Diploma Programme: Three Educators of the Theoretical
September 18, 2023 20:33 - 48 minutesIn episode 395 we highlight three of the educators of the theoretical portion of the McKenzie Institute International’s Dipoma Programme. Yvonne Body of San Diego, USA, Mark Cheel of Geelong, Australia and Grant Watson of Nelson New Zealand join us to share their roles within the initial 12 week online academic portion of the program. They share some historical perspectives of the evolution of the program, what they teach, the method and intent of this aspect of the program and plenty more!
Episode 394 - The MDT Diploma Programme: Mid-Theoretical Check In
August 25, 2023 13:18 - 1 hourIn episode 394 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we’re continuing with Season 13. Season 13 covers an indepth look at the McKenzie Institute International’s Diploma Programme. In this episode we’re checking back in with this year's diploma candidate cohort about midway through the initial theoretical portion of the first of three phases of the program. You'll hear from Emily, Ruchi, Tina, Tim and Davide. They'll share how they're coping with the increased demands of reading, contributing input to...
Episode 393 - The MDT Diploma Programme: Three Recent Graduates
July 31, 2023 03:28 - 49 minutesIn episode 393 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we’re continuing with Season 13. Season 13 covers an indepth look at the McKenzie Institute International’s Diploma Programme. In this episode we’re highlighting three recent graduates, Julie, Adam and Paco. You'll hear about their reason for pursuing this achievement, how it was now looking back, how it's aided their practice, opportunities which have come from it and plenty more!
Episode 392 - The MDT Diploma Programme: The Leadership - Helen Clare & Richard Rosedale
July 03, 2023 14:38 - 1 hourIn episode 392 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we’re continuing with Season 13. Season 13 covers an indepth look at the McKenzie Institute International’s Diploma Programme. In this episode we’re highlighting the CEO of the McKenzie Institute International Helen Clare and the International Director of Education and Coordinator of the Diploma Program, Richard Rosedale. We talk about the history of the program, how it’s evolved over past decades, what one can expect if they decide to enroll and a...
Episode 391 - The MDT Diploma Programme: Meet the 2023 Cohort
June 19, 2023 13:35 - 1 hourIn episode 390 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we’re continuing with season 12. We’re spotlighting important books related to our field of conservative care of musculoskeletal disorders. This week we have Dr. Stephen May and his series of texts, Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, which he co-authored with the late Robin McKenzie. He’ll share the backstory of writing these texts, what a reader will find in them, and more! To hear the entire episode go to your favorite podcast player or go to www....
Episode 390 - Stephen May: Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy
January 23, 2023 17:34 - 1 hourIn episode 390 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we’re continuing with season 12. We’re spotlighting important books related to our field of conservative care of musculoskeletal disorders. This week we have Dr. Stephen May and his series of texts, Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, which he co-authored with the late Robin McKenzie. He’ll share the backstory of writing these texts, what a reader will find in them, and more! To hear the entire episode go to your favorite podcast player or go to www....
Episode 389 - Wayne Rath: Other Recommended Reading
January 05, 2023 16:24 - 1 hourIn episode 389 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we’re continuing with season 12. We’re spotlighting important books related to our field of conservative care of musculoskeletal disorders. This week we have Mr. Wayne Rath and his recommendations of books to read from over 45 years of practice. Books from fathers of nonoperative orthopedic care like James Cyriax, John Mennell, Harry Farfan, and Malcomb Jayson to books in the social and behavioral sciences, like Albert Bandura, to texts on movement...
Episode 388 - Scott Miller: Better Results
December 07, 2022 14:42 - 50 minutesIn episode 388 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we’re continuing with season 12. We’re spotlighting important books related to our field of conservative care of musculoskeletal disorders. This week we have Dr. Scott Miller and his book Better Results; Using Deliberate Practice to Improve Therapeutic Effectiveness. He shares what prompted the writing of the book, some of the research on the top performers, what the best in any field do differently, some practical advice on how to improve and more!
Episode 387 - Annie O'Connor: A World of Hurt
November 21, 2022 19:35 - 1 hourIn episode 387 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we’re continuing with season 12. We’re spotlighting important books related to our field of conservative care of musculoskeletal disorders. This week we have Ms. Annie O’Connor and her book World of Hurt. We talk about the origins of the book, we walk through a verbal tour of the breakdown of pain, the subgroups, the principles key to each group, and plenty more. To hear the entire episode go to your favorite podcast player or go to www.mechanicalc...
Episode 386 - Dr. Yoav Suprun: Aging without Aching
November 08, 2022 22:09 - 45 minutesIn episode 386 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we’re continuing with season 12. We’re spotlighting important books related to our field of conservative care of musculoskeletal disorders. This week we have Dr. Yoav Suprun and his book Aging without Aching. We talk about what prompted the writing and development of the book, how the book is structured, some examples of his advice for the public, and plenty more. To hear the entire episode go to your favorite podcast player or go to www.mechanical...
Episode 386 - Dr. Yoav Suprun: Aging Without Aching
November 08, 2022 22:09 - 45 minutesIn episode 386 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we’re continuing with season 12. We’re spotlighting important books related to our field of conservative care of musculoskeletal disorders. This week we have Dr. Yoav Suprun and his book Aging without Aching. We talk about what prompted the writing and development of the book, how the book is structured, some examples of his advice for the public, and plenty more. To hear the entire episode go to your favorite podcast player or go to www.mechanical...
Episode 385 - Dr. Nikolai Bogduk: Clinical Anatomy of the Lumbar Spine and Sacrum
October 26, 2022 16:35 - 1 hourIn episode 385 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we’re continuing with season 12. We’re spotlighting important books related to our field of conservative care of musculoskeletal disorders. This week we have Dr. Nikolai Bogduk and his book Clinical Anatomy of the lumbar Spine and Sacrum. We talk what prompted the writing and development of the book, how the chapters are laid out, some examples of the anatomy and its influence on function, and more. To hear the entire episode go to your favorite po...
Episode 384 - Dr. Eric Hegedus and Dr. Chad Cook: Orthopedic Physical Examination Tests
October 17, 2022 11:56 - 50 minutesIn episode 384 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we’re continuing with season 12. We’re spotlighting important books related to our field of conservative care of musculoskeletal disorders. This week we have Dr. Eric Hegedus and Dr. Chad Cook and their book Orthopedic Physical Examination Tests. We talk about the organization of the book, a few examples of orthopedic tests in the book, how they encourage clinicians to proceed with their physical examination going forward, and more. To hear the ent...
Episode 383 - Dr. Adriaan Louw: A Pain Neuroscience Education Series
October 11, 2022 13:34 - 55 minutesIn episode 383 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we’re continuing with season 12. We’re spotlighting important books related to our field of conservative care of musculoskeletal disorders. This week we have Dr. Adriaan Louw and his series of books on pain neuroscience education written for the patient. We talk about where the idea of these books came from, some of the titles in the series, some of the educational illustrations and analogies he includes in the books and uses for his patients, and ...
Episode 382 - Dr. Jason Hwang: Innovator's Prescription
October 05, 2022 13:37 - 47 minutesIn episode 382 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we’re continuing with season 12. We’re spotlighting important books related to our field of conservative care of musculoskeletal disorders. This week we have Dr. Jason Hwang and his book, Innovator’s Prescription. We talk about the problems within the USA healthcare system which led to the writing of this book, some examples of what disruptive innovation is, what three elements are needed for any innovation to take hold, how the Covid19 pandemic ha...
Episode 381 - Ron Donelson: Rapid Recoveries Without Surgery
September 26, 2022 12:39 - 41 minutesIn episode 381 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we’re continuing with season 12. We’re spotlighting important books related to our field of conservative care of musculoskeletal disorders. This week we have Dr. Ron Donelson and his book, Rapid Recoveries without Surgery. We talk about his professional first-hand experience which led him to learn a diagnostic process different but better than his original training had offered, the impression of his colleagues to this new diagnostic process, the fo...
Episode 381 - Ron Donelson: Rapid Recoveries without Surgery
September 26, 2022 12:39 - 41 minutesIn episode 381 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we’re continuing with season 12. We’re spotlighting important books related to our field of conservative care of musculoskeletal disorders. This week we have Dr. Ron Donelson and his book, Rapid Recoveries without Surgery. We talk about his professional first-hand experience which led him to learn a diagnostic process different but better than his original training had offered, the impression of his colleagues to this new diagnostic process, the fo...
Episode 380 - Lorimer Moseley: Explain Pain; A pain neuroscience education book
September 19, 2022 13:57 - 57 minutesIn episode 380 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we’re continuing with season 12 and we’re spotlighting important books related to our field of conservative care of musculoskeletal disorders. This week we have Dr. Lorimer Moseley and his book, Explain Pain, a book to educate patients about their pain. We talk about where the idea of this book came with his coauthor David Butler, the principles found within the book, who needs to hear it, some related projects, and other books associated with this...
Episode 380 - Lorimer Moseley: Explain Pain: A Pain Neuroscience Education Nook
September 19, 2022 13:57 - 57 minutesIn episode 380 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we’re continuing with season 12 and we’re spotlighting important books related to our field of conservative care of musculoskeletal disorders. This week we have Dr. Lorimer Moseley and his book, Explain Pain, a book to educate patients about their pain. We talk about where the idea of this book came with his coauthor David Butler, the principles found within the book, who needs to hear it, some related projects, and other books associated with this...
Episode 379 - Ian Harris: Hippocrasy; Are Doctors Betraying Their Oath
September 12, 2022 12:10 - 54 minutesIn episode 379 of the Mechanical Care Forum we’re starting season 12 and we’re spotlighting important books related to our field of conservative care of musculoskeletal disorders. First up is Dr. Ian Harris and his recently released book, Hippocrasy, as in the Hippocratic oath. We talk about the oath, how it’s made up of several oaths and more than just Do No Harm, and how many caregivers have betrayed this promise to their patient. From misdiagnosis, to over treatment, to medicalization. Thi...
Episode 379 - Ian Harris: Hippocrasy: Are Doctors Betraying Their Oath?
September 12, 2022 12:10 - 54 minutesIn episode 379 of the Mechanical Care Forum we’re starting season 12 and we’re spotlighting important books related to our field of conservative care of musculoskeletal disorders. First up is Dr. Ian Harris and his recently released book, Hippocrasy, as in the Hippocratic oath. We talk about the oath, how it’s made up of several oaths and more than just Do No Harm, and how many caregivers have betrayed this promise to their patient. From misdiagnosis, to over treatment, to medicalization. Thi...
Episode 378 - Sudha and Aileen: A story of vision problems, headaches and scary diagnoses but answers through movement
June 20, 2022 12:31 - 46 minutesIn episode 378 we’re joined by Sudha, an economist and mother of two children and her physical therapist Aileen Cuenca. Sudha shares her lengthy struggle with visual disturbance, headaches, neck and back tension, a scary diagnosis and the long-overdue relief she finally found through a movement approach. She and Aileen share about the solutions they found together and how she’s doing now, just three appointments later. To hear the entire story go to your favorite podcast player, or go to www....
Episode 378 - Sudha and Aileen: A Story of Vision Problems, Headaches and Scary Diagnoses but Answers Through Movement
June 20, 2022 12:31 - 46 minutesIn episode 378 we’re joined by Sudha, an economist and mother of two children and her physical therapist Aileen Cuenca. Sudha shares her lengthy struggle with visual disturbance, headaches, neck and back tension, a scary diagnosis and the long-overdue relief she finally found through a movement approach. She and Aileen share about the solutions they found together and how she’s doing now, just three appointments later. To hear the entire story go to your favorite podcast player, or go to www....
Episode 377 - Martin and Simon: A Story of Years of Back Pain and Pain Meds Until Small Changes Discovered Which Resolved It All
May 25, 2022 14:09 - 44 minutesIn episode 377 we’re joined by Martin, a carpenter and student in Denmark and his physiotherapist Simon Simonsen. Martin shares how his pain began, how he was prescribed opioid pain medication and how that made him unable to function. He and Simon share about the process of recovery and ultimately where he is now. Martin’s story is, unfortunately, a common one of passive treatments and the lack of relief which is so commonly described. To hear the entire story go to your favorite podcast play...
Episode 377 - Martin and Simon: A story of years of back pain and pain meds until small changes discovered which resolved it all
May 25, 2022 14:09 - 44 minutesIn episode 377 we’re joined by Martin, a carpenter and student in Denmark and his physiotherapist Simon Simonsen. Martin shares how his pain began, how he was prescribed opioid pain medication and how that made him unable to function. He and Simon share about the process of recovery and ultimately where he is now. Martin’s story is, unfortunately, a common one of passive treatments and the lack of relief which is so commonly described. To hear the entire story go to your favorite podcast play...
Episode 376 - Hunter and Ryan: A story of years of migraine headaches complicated with medication side-effects, but a solution with small, easy-to-do movements
May 19, 2022 15:35 - 50 minutesIn episode 376 we’re joined by Hunter, a student at Virginia Tech University and her therapist Ryan Tauzell. Hunter shares her long history of migraine headaches since childhood, her side-effects from medication often bad enough she chose to deal with the headaches, her inability to focus, exercise and remain socially active due to the pain, and finally where she found relief. She and Ryan share her experience of discovering one movement which put her in control of the pain and other associat...
Episode 376 - Hunter and Ryan: A Story of Years of Migraine Headaches Complicated With Medication Side-Effects, but a Solution With Small, Easy-To-Do Movements
May 19, 2022 15:35 - 50 minutesIn episode 376 we’re joined by Hunter, a student at Virginia Tech University and her therapist Ryan Tauzell. Hunter shares her long history of migraine headaches since childhood, her side-effects from medication often bad enough she chose to deal with the headaches, her inability to focus, exercise and remain socially active due to the pain, and finally where she found relief. She and Ryan share her experience of discovering one movement which put her in control of the pain and other associat...
Episode 375 - Simon and Taruna Rijwani; A story of struggle from years of back pain and two prior surgeries since adolescence, but finally relief and control
April 28, 2022 20:00 - 42 minutesIn episode 375 we’re joined by Simon, a mathematician in a neuroscience lab at John’s Hopkins in Arlington, Virginia USA and his therapist Taruna Rijwani. Simon shares his 10 year history of back and leg pain and two subsequent surgeries, his inability to hold down his job, sit, focus and multitask and enjoy tennis normally. He and Taruna share his experience of steady but definite progress and the keys which got him there. To hear the entire story go to your favorite podcast player, or go to...
Episode 375 - Simon and Taruna Rijwani: A Story of Struggle From Years of Back Pain and Two Prior Surgeries Since Adolescence, but Finally Relief and Control
April 28, 2022 20:00 - 42 minutesIn episode 375 we’re joined by Simon, a mathematician in a neuroscience lab at John’s Hopkins in Arlington, Virginia USA and his therapist Taruna Rijwani. Simon shares his 10 year history of back and leg pain and two subsequent surgeries, his inability to hold down his job, sit, focus and multitask and enjoy tennis normally. He and Taruna share his experience of steady but definite progress and the keys which got him there. To hear the entire story go to your favorite podcast player, or go to...
Episode 374 - Dulcy and Kristina: A Story of a Fall, Persisting Neck and Shoulder Pain, Fear Inducing Medical Education, but Finally Hope and Relief and Recovery
April 19, 2022 12:12 - 40 minutesIn episode 374 we’re joined by Dulcy, a retired hospital foundation Vice President in Leesburg, Virginia USA and her therapist Kristina. Dulcy shares her 4 month history of neck and shoulder pain after a fall, her inability to sleep, sit, and function, the unfortunate failure of traditional medical care and physical therapy, the serious nature of her outlook due to her medical doctor’s comment on the MRI findings and the potential of the possible future surgery and how Kristina’s care and gui...
Episode 374 - Dulcy and Kristina; A story of a fall, persisting neck and shoulder pain, fear inducing medical education, but finally hope and relief and recovery
April 19, 2022 12:12 - 40 minutesIn episode 374 we’re joined by Dulcy, a retired hospital foundation Vice President in Leesburg, Virginia USA and her therapist Kristina. Dulcy shares her 4 month history of neck and shoulder pain after a fall, her inability to sleep, sit, and function, the unfortunate failure of traditional medical care and physical therapy, the serious nature of her outlook due to her medical doctor’s comment on the MRI findings and the potential of the possible future surgery and how Kristina’s care and gui...
Episode 373 - Rick and Susan Wood: A Story of Bilateral Thigh Pain, Inability to Walk, Suggested Spine Surgery and Eventually Zero Pain, No Operation Necessary
April 12, 2022 02:49 - 56 minutesIn episode 373 of Season 11 we're joined by Rick, a 67 year old male retired from the telecommunications industry who began having bilateral thigh pain and inability to walk. He was diagnosed by his doctor of having spinal stenosis and told he could try physical therapy but may need surgery. We also speak with Susan Wood, his physical therapist who made some observations of his history and his physical examination which didn't match up with the classic stenosis presentation. Rick and Susan re...
Episode 373 - Rick and Susan Wood: A story of bilateral thigh pain, inability to walk, suggested spine surgery and eventually zero pain, no operation necessary
April 12, 2022 02:49 - 56 minutesIn episode 373 of Season 11 we're joined by Rick, a 67 year old male retired from the telecommunications industry who began having bilateral thigh pain and inability to walk. He was diagnosed by his doctor of having spinal stenosis and told he could try physical therapy but may need surgery. We also speak with Susan Wood, his physical therapist who made some observations of his history and his physical examination which didn't match up with the classic stenosis presentation. Rick and Susan re...
Episode 372 - Mary and Stephen: A story of 9 months of knee pain, hopelessness until trusting Stephen
April 06, 2022 23:50 - 49 minutesIn episode 372 we’re joined by Mary, a nurse with a sudden onset of knee pain, a diagnosis from an orthopedist of osteoarthritis and a bone spur, and not much hope. She and her therapist, Stephen, share her outlook before having seen him, how she felt when she received her diagnosis, and Stephen's observations which led him to believe she might be able to recover without the need for the suggested knee surgery, the ultimate outcome and more. This week on MCF!
Episode 372 - Mary and Stephen: A Story of 9 Months of Knee Pain, Hopelessness Until Trusting Stephen
April 06, 2022 23:50 - 49 minutesIn episode 372 we’re joined by Mary, a nurse with a sudden onset of knee pain, a diagnosis from an orthopedist of osteoarthritis and a bone spur, and not much hope. She and her therapist, Stephen, share her outlook before having seen him, how she felt when she received her diagnosis, and Stephen's observations which led him to believe she might be able to recover without the need for the suggested knee surgery, the ultimate outcome and more. This week on MCF!
Episode 371 - Deb Collins and Michael Dyck, A story of widespread, debilitating pain and finally full recovery
March 30, 2022 13:27 - 1 hourIn episode 371 we’re continuing with our series of patient experiences with their therapist. This week Deb Collins, of Montreal, Quebec Canada joins us with her therapist Michael Dyck of Active Solutions Physiotherapy. Deb shares her struggle with a wide range of pain after a motor vehicle accident and a long list of practitioners and attempts to try to resolve it without success, until she began working with Michael. This is a great illustration of the benefits of an attentive clinician and ...
Episode 371 - Deb Collins and Michael Dyck: A Story of Widespread, Debilitating Pain and Finally Full Recovery
March 30, 2022 13:27 - 1 hourIn episode 371 we’re continuing with our series of patient experiences with their therapist. This week Deb Collins, of Montreal, Quebec Canada joins us with her therapist Michael Dyck of Active Solutions Physiotherapy. Deb shares her struggle with a wide range of pain after a motor vehicle accident and a long list of practitioners and attempts to try to resolve it without success, until she began working with Michael. This is a great illustration of the benefits of an attentive clinician and ...
Episode 370 - Julia and Julie Marley: A Story of Bilateral Hip Pain and Inability to Walk and an Assessment Which Uncovered the Cause
March 22, 2022 22:01 - 39 minutesIn episode 370 we're joined by another patient, Julia, and her therapist, Julie Marley. Julia shares her story or progressively worsening bilateral hip pain and inability to walk. She explains what she had tried, how she struggled to even find a doctor with an available appointment. Her therapist, Julie, shares her examination of Julia and what tipped her off as to the most effective means of relief for Julia. Not all patients resolve from a movement and posture exercise and education program...
Episode 370 - Julia and Julie Marley, A story of bilateral hip pain and inability to walk and an assessment which uncovered the cause
March 22, 2022 22:01 - 39 minutesIn episode 370 we're joined by another patient, Julia, and her therapist, Julie Marley. Julia shares her story or progressively worsening bilateral hip pain and inability to walk. She explains what she had tried, how she struggled to even find a doctor with an available appointment. Her therapist, Julie, shares her examination of Julia and what tipped her off as to the most effective means of relief for Julia. Not all patients resolve from a movement and posture exercise and education program...
Episode 369 - Emily and Dr. Betsy Scudder: A Story of Sudden Knee Pain, a Torn Meniscus Yet Full Recovery Without Surgery
March 16, 2022 13:12 - 37 minutesIn Episode 369 we’re joined by Emily Ledford and Betsy Scudder, both of the Washington DC metro area. We’re highlighting another patient experience this time a personal trainer with an acute onset of knee pain, a positive MRI showing a meniscus tear and an orthopedist who implied surgery was inevitable. We’ll hear Emily's story and her perspective and Betsy’s view of Emily's prognosis once she identified a familiar response commonly associated with good outcome.
Episode 369 - Emily and Dr. Betsy Scudder; A story of sudden knee pain, a torn meniscus yet full recovery without surgery
March 16, 2022 13:12 - 37 minutesIn Episode 369 we’re joined by Emily Ledford and Betsy Scudder, both of the Washington DC metro area. We’re highlighting another patient experience this time a personal trainer with an acute onset of knee pain, a positive MRI showing a meniscus tear and an orthopedist who implied surgery was inevitable. We’ll hear Emily's story and her perspective and Betsy’s view of Emily's prognosis once she identified a familiar response commonly associated with good outcome.