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Sun, 28 December 2014
MCF Episode 45 – Dana Greene, Part 2: Raising Expectations

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Category:general -- posted at: 6:41am CST
Sun, 21 December 2014
MCF Episode 44 – Dana Greene, Part 1: Relief From Clinical Frustration and Growing a Private Practice

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Category:general -- posted at: 6:43am CST
Sun, 14 December 2014
MCF Episode 43 – José Liberato Jr., Part 2: Focus, Interest, and Devotion in Mechanical Care

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Category:general -- posted at: 6:45am CST
Sun, 7 December 2014
MCF Episode 42 – José Liberato, Part 1: Changing Specialization After 20 Years

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Category:general -- posted at: 3:30pm CST
Sun, 30 November 2014
MCF Episode 41-Hans Van Helvoirt, Part 2: Moving Beyond Biomedical

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Category:general -- posted at: 6:49am CST
Sun, 23 November 2014
MCF Episode 40 – Hans Van Helvoirt, Part 1: A Journey With Expert Mentors and Developing a Dream Practice

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Category:general -- posted at: 6:50am CST
Sun, 16 November 2014
MCF Episode 39 – Mr. Jon Weinberg, Part 2: Working With Payers and Creating Quality Outcome Measurements

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Category:general -- posted at: 6:52am CST
Sun, 9 November 2014
MCF Episode 38 – Mr. Jon Weinberg, Part 1: Overcoming Struggles, Collecting Outcomes, and a Promising Outlook

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Category:general -- posted at: 6:54am CST
Sun, 2 November 2014
MCF Episode 37 – Allan Besseelink, Part 2: A Blogger's View on Needed Changes in Our Industry

In episode 37 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we feature part 2 of my interview with Mr. Allan Besselink. He shares his insights from the perspective of a writer of both a book and a blog. Besselink also gives advice and his thoughts on the future.

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 6:55am CST
Sun, 26 October 2014
MCF Episode 36 – Allan Besselink, Part 1: Smart Practices With the Athletic Population

In episode 36 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we feature Allan Besselink, a Diplomat in Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy (MDT), an adjunct instructor for PTA and PT students, a running coach, blogger, private practice owner and author of "RunSmart: A Comprehensive Approach To Injury-Free Running." Allan shares his perspective in light of all of these hats he wears.

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 7:59am CST
Sun, 19 October 2014
MCF Episode 35 – Dr. Steven Heffner, Part 2: The Business Side of Therapy and Lessons from His Career

In episode 35 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we feature part 2 of my interview with Dr. Steven Heffner, DC. He shares a valuable lesson from a patient, an effective analogy used for education of centralization, sound advice for considering the business side of therapy, resources and studies he finds helpful and much more!

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:00am CST
Sun, 12 October 2014
MCF Episode 34 – Dr. Steven Heffner, Part 1: Traditional Chiropractor and His Unexpected and Complete Practice Pattern Turnaround

In episode 34 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we feature an interview with Dr. Steven Heffner, DC. He shares his professional journey and what he observed that changed his practice both suddenly and dramatically--so much so that it drastically improved his patient outcomes. Heffner shares his belief as to what is at the root of sound assessment and treatment. He also gives a memorable interaction with a patient and his perspective from a large perspective as to our challenges and what our response should be as clinicians.

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:02am CST
Sun, 5 October 2014
MCF Episode 33 – Dr. Gary Jacob, Part 2: A Number of Resources to Assist in Patient Education

In episode 33 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we share part 2 of my interview with Dr. Gary Jacob, DC. He offers a number of resources and expounds on the potential with pushing MDT within public health campaigns.  

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:04am CST
Sun, 28 September 2014
MCF Episode 32 – Dr. Gary Jacob, Part 1: MDT; An Optimal Assessment for a Public Health Campaign

In episode 32 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we feature Dr. Gary Jacob, DC. Gary brings well over 20 years in private practice and experience in lecturing on end-range loading, rehab and public health particularly through Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy (MDT).  

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:06am CST
Sun, 21 September 2014
MCF Episode 31 – Dr. Helen Clare, Part 2: Patient Responses That Keep Her Going and What Helps the Most

In episode 31 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we feature part 2 of my interview with Dr. Helen Clare. Dr. Clare shares suggestions for educating the cervical spine patient, what she's doing differently now to improve her outcomes, a valuable internet resource and more!

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:07am CST
Sun, 14 September 2014
MCF Episode 30 - Dr. Helen Clare, Part 1: Recounting Her Professional Journey and Looking to the Future for MDT

In episode 30 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we feature an interview with Dr. Helen Clare, the director of education for the McKenzie Institute International. She practices in Sydney, Australia and teaches internationally lecturing in over 30 countries.

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:09am CST
Sun, 7 September 2014
MCF Episode 29 - Brian Mulligan, Part 2: Practical Application of Manual Care and a Charge to Therapists the World Over

In episode 29 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we feature part 2 of my interview with Mr. Brian Mulligan, founder of the Mulligan Concept, international presenter, and recipient of numbers of awards. Mr. Mulligan is a clinician of nearly 60 years as well as an innovator of mobilization with movement. He shares his view of challenges facing the physiotherapist and the strengths we offer. He also reminisces about a memorable patient he named “Grubby.”  Brian gives a couple of resources he wouldn’t do without, a study that has caught his attention, the best advice he’s received and finishes with a well written summary he’d like to propose for the rest of us to consider.

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:10am CST
Sun, 31 August 2014
MCF Episode 28 - Brian Mulligan, Part 1: Chance Discoveries and Influence from Other “Fathers” of Manual Therapy

In episode 28 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we feature Mr. Brian Mulligan, founder of The Mulligan Concepts. Brian gives his account of his professional journey and that “chance discovery” of so many years ago. He revisits interactions with other innovators of manual therapy, including Freddie Kaltenborn, Robin McKenzie, Bob Elvey, Geoff Maitland, and Stanley Paris. He speaks of his method and a memorable quote he feels encompasses his career.

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:13am CST
Sun, 24 August 2014
MCF Episode 27 - Dr. Ted Dreisinger, Part 2: The Role of Strengthening in Patient Care and Views on Clinical Outcomes

In episode 27 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we feature Dr. Ted Dreisinger, PhD in exercise physiology. We discuss a memorable patient who taught him the influence we have as clinicians.  He shares the role that strengthening has on many patients from his perspective as well as how he helps the patient recognize their achievements. Dreisinger also shares the best advice he’s received and what he’s doing differently now. He offers resources, impactful studies and his views on outcome measures.

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:14am CST
Sun, 17 August 2014
MCF Episode 26 - Dr. Ted Dreisinger, Part 1: Exercise Physiologist, Specialist in Spine Shares Takeaways from Career’s Experience

In episode 26 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we feature Dr. Ted Dreisinger. Ted shares his experience of 30+ years in the conservative spine care industry. His training includes a Masters and PhD degree in Exercise physiology; and, currently, Ted serves as Chief Executive Officer for Therapy Advisors. He has worked in research and development as well as executive positions with other spine centers across the nation. Additionally, Ted shares about the influential people that have shaped who he is, his professional journey, and his view of our challenges and strengths.

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:16am CST
Sun, 10 August 2014
MCF Episode 25 - Ezekiel Gherscovici, Part 2: Linking the Assessment to the Treatment and “Keeping it Simple”

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:17am CST
Sun, 3 August 2014
MCF Episode 24 - Ezekiel Gherscovici, Part 1: Lessons Learned from Family and Time with Brian Mulligan

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:18am CST
Sun, 27 July 2014
MCF Episode 23 - Ron Bybee, Part 2: Lessons from a Guy from Down-under Moving People the Wrong Way

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:19am CST
Sun, 20 July 2014
MCF Episode 22 - Ron Bybee, Part 1: Listening to the Patient and Misunderstandings from Outsiders

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:22am CST
Sun, 13 July 2014
MCF Episode 21 - Gabor Sagi, Part 2

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:23am CST
Sun, 6 July 2014
MCF Episode 20 - Gabor Sagi, Part 1

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:26am CST
Fri, 4 July 2014
MCF Episode 19 (BONUS) - Lt. Col. Troy McGill

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:28am CST
Sun, 29 June 2014
MCF Episode 18 - Stephen May, Part 2

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:29am CST
Sun, 22 June 2014
MCF Episode 17 - Stephen May, Part 1

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:31am CST
Mon, 16 June 2014
MCF Episode 16 - Ron Schenk, Part 2

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:32am CST
Mon, 9 June 2014
MCF Episode 15 - Ron Schenk, Part 1

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:34am CST
Mon, 2 June 2014
MCF Episode 14 - Colin Davies, Part 2

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:36am CST
Mon, 26 May 2014
MCF Episode 13 - Colin Davies, Part 1

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:37am CST
Mon, 19 May 2014
MCF Episode 12 - Mark Miller, Part 2

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:39am CST
Mon, 12 May 2014
MCF Episode 11 - Mark Miller, Part 1

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:40am CST
Mon, 5 May 2014
MCF Episode 10 - Grant "Wattie" Watson, Part 2

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:41am CST
Mon, 28 April 2014
MCF Episode 9 – Grant "Wattie" Watson, Part 1: Involve Me and I Will Understand

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:44am CST
Thu, 24 April 2014
MCF Episode 8 - Dave Oliver, Part 2: All Things Clinical; Memorable Stories, Mistakes and Analogies

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Mon, 21 April 2014
MCF Episode 7 - Dave Oliver, Part 1: Most Common Clinician Faults

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:46am CST
Thu, 17 April 2014
MCF Episode 6 - Audrey Long, Part 2: Clinical Patience and Persistence

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:47am CST
Mon, 14 April 2014
MCF Episode 5 - Audrey Long, Part 1: Adding Research to Clinical Practice

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:48am CST
Mon, 7 April 2014
MCF Episode 4 - Richard Rosedale: Discovering the Full Potential

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:50am CST
Sat, 29 March 2014
MCF Episode 3 - Ron Donelson: Orthopedic Surgeon Turned Self Care Advocate

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:51am CST
Mon, 24 March 2014
MCF Episode 2 - Robert Medcalf: Everything for the Patient

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:34am CST
Mon, 17 March 2014
MCF Episode 1 - Mark Werneke: Collecting Outcomes and Processing Data

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:35am CST
Fri, 14 March 2014
MCF Episode 0

In episode 0 of the Mechanical Care Forum, I explain a bit about myself, the MCF's target audience, and the history behind the MCF.

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:38am CST
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