The Mechanical Care Forum

In episode 197 of the Mechanical Care Forum, I share a scientific study, pinpointing the highlights of Stephen Kuslich's 1991 paper "The Tissue Origin of Low Back Pain and Sciatica." The first of this kind of podcast focuses on reviewing a scientific paper which I decided to consider, knowing that practicing "evidence-based" is more and more the emphasis in todays world of MSK care.  This paper discusses the actual patients and their report of pain experienced when various tissues in the lumbar spine were stimulated via blunt probe or electrical impulse.

 

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In episode 196 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing my conversation with Dr. Kay Scanlon of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA. She shares some helpful patient education analogies that she’s seen be effective, some best professional advice, the most successful marketing strategies she uses in her cash-based practice to convert potential clients and much more! This week on MCF!

 

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In episode 195 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're joined by Dr. Kay Scanlon of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA. She shares her journey from traditional private practice, to teaching in higher education setting, to consulting, and now in a cash-based private practice. She gives us her mantra when working with patients, some best professional advice she’s received, tips on what’s working with her practice and more! This week on MCF!

 

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In episode 194 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're re-airing episode 115, part 2 of my 2016 interview with Ms. Annie O’Connor. She shares memorable patient experiences, the best professional advice she’s been given, valuable resources, some major takeaways from her book A World of Hurt, studies which have influenced her clinical behavior and more! This week on MCF! 

 

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In episode 193 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're re-airing episode 114, part 1 of my 2016 interview with Mrs. Annie O’Connor. She shares her journey, her persistent search to find an approach to improve her skills, and her book A World of Hurt. I also share a bit of her upcoming case series she shares in an upcoming Case Conversation release. This week on MCF!

 

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In episode 192 of the Mechanical Care Forum, I continue my conversation with Dr. Pierre Côté, an epidemiologist and researcher. He studies neck and back pain and disability and its association with mental health. We discuss the keys to recovery, factors that influence an individual's likelihood of becoming disabled, how the workplace is affected and what keys play an important role in the return to work. All this and more! This week on MCF!

 

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In episode 191 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're joined by Dr. Pierre Cote, a chiropractor, epidemiologist, and researcher who studies the association of back and neck pain to disability and it’s interaction with mental health. We hear his story, his thoughts on what is most associated with the aetiology of musculoskeletal pain, what is its effect on or from mental health and more! This week on MCF!

 

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In episode 190 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we’re continuing our conversation with Dr. Adriaan Louw. We discuss pain, what it means to our chronic pain patients, how to communicate to them about it, the biology behind it, psychology and sociology related to it and more! This week on MCF!

 

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In episode 189 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we speak with Dr. Adriaan Louw, a physical therapist, researcher, and post-graduate educator on pain sciences. He shares his journey, the challenges and lacking in healthcare to appropriately and accurately educate the chronic pain patient and patients, in general, who deal with pain. This week on MCF!

 

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In episode 188 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we conclude our interview with Professor Stuart Biddle. We continue discussing the importance of physical activity, strategies to create environments that encourage more of it and some resources for you to learn more. This week on MCF!

 

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In episode 187 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're joined by Professor Stuart Biddle, a researcher studying the effects of physical activity and it’s effect on health. He shares a bit about his journey, what physical activity is, current obstacles to incorporate more of it, and the benefits.  This week on MCF!

 

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In episode 186 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing with the remainder of our conversation with Ms. Mary Sheid, a multi-site private practice owner in South Central, Missouri USA. She shares her thoughts on how to stand out amongst the competition, the importance of creating the highest quality service possible, the best professional advice she’s ever received and much more! This week on MCF!

 

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In episode 185 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're joined by Ms. Mary Sheid of South Central, Missouri USA. We discuss her professional journey, her clinic, some internal and external efforts which have contributed to her clinic’s growth and the quality of their care. This week on MCF!

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In episode 184 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're pleased to share a recap of the inaugural Mechanical Care Everywhere pilot trip to Cusco, Peru. I'm joined by my teammates: Colin Davies, Lee Poston, Lynn Grimm, Laura Mannering and Betsy Scudder. We're also joined by my personal friend Gary Reaves, our point person on location and a critical part of this trip's success. We talk about the challenges, successes, and learning opportunities of this short term clinic. We also discuss ways to build on this and develop the idea even further for future efforts all over the globe. This week on MCF!

 

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In episode 183 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we conclude our conversation with Mr. Chris Fussell, a 15 year veteran Navy SEAL, with commentary by Dr. Thom Walsh. We dive deeper into the first book by General Stanley McCrystal, Team of Teams, as well as his book One Mission: How Leaders Build a Team of Teams as a follow up. Chris shares the changes that are critical in order to win and that allow small teams to optimally react to their environment. This week on MCF!

 

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In episode 182 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're joined by Mr. Chris Fussell, a 15 year veteran Navy SEAL, co-author of a best-selling book, Team of Teams, authored by General Stanley McChrystal, and author of One Mission: How Leaders Build a Team of Teams. Chris shares a story, how to build teams, and how this pertains to healthcare. This week on MCF!

 

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In episode 181 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we continue with my conversation with Dr. Kevin Spratt. He shares more on the A-D-T-O model, research he's working on specific to costs and outcomes related to MDT, clinical prediction rules and more! This week on MCF!

 

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In episode 180 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're joined by Dr. Kevin Spratt, an award winning researcher and research statistician. He shares some of his journey, the basics on proper scientific methods through his proposed A-D-T-O model, and more! This week on MCF!

 

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In episode 179 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we conclude our conversation with Professor Nikolai Bogduk. He offers more opinions on classification systems--specifically those in conservative care--characteristics of somatic and radicular pain, pain sciences, and what he believes constitutes a profession versus a guild. This week on MCF!

 

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In episode 178 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're joined by internationally recognized expert in spinal pain and interventional diagnostics and therapies--Nikolai Bogduk. He shares his early years as a clinician and the lack of evidence at that time, his views on research, and his thoughts on classification. This week on MCF!

 

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In episode 177 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we complete our conversation with Richard Rosedale--an update of research work that he and his colleagues have been working on since episode 4 (when I originally interviewed him). He shares some fascinating work you're sure to be interested in and other papers in the works. Also, hear what's coming up at the MDT international conference in September of this year. This week on MCF!

 

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In episode 176 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're featuring part 2 of episode 4, a 2014 interview with Mr. Richard Rosedale. He shares a memorable patient experience, a helpful patient education topic, a resource and best professional advice. We also hear a bit of an update on what he's been up to since the original airing. This week on MCF!

 

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In episode 174 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we can include my conversation with Dr. Ron Donelson, author of Rapidly Reversible Low Back Pain. We continue our discussion of his book and he shares what he's been working on more recently in the way of educating primary care physicians to improve spine care. This week on MCF!

 

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On episode 173 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're joined by Dr. Ron Donelson, author of Rapidly Reversible Low Back Pain. We discuss his book, why he wrote it, the obstacles involved in advancing MDT into care earlier, and the five stakeholders involved in spine care. This week in MCF!

 

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In episode 172 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're breaking from the traditional interview style show. With nearly 100 guests and dozens and dozens of resources recommended by my guests, we're highlighting one of the more popular books suggested as important reading, Rapidly Reversible Low Back Pain by Dr. Ron Donelson. 

 

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In episode 171 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we conclude my conversation with Dr. Linda Woodhouse, the current Canadian Physiotherapy Association president and a seasoned researcher of over 30 years. She shares more of her views on the profession in North America, where we should be working to further our reach, and how to eat there. This week on MCF!

 

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In episode 170 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're speaking with Dr. Linda Woodhouse. She’s a physio with 30 years of experience, a researcher with over 70 publications, an international speaker and the Canadian Physiotherapy Association President. In part 1, she shares a bit of her journey, her areas of expertise, where she sees our value in cost-effectiveness in musculoskeletal care, and how to improve for the future. This week on MCF!

 

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In episode 169 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we conclude my conversation with Mr. Joe Maccio Sr. and Dr. Joe Maccio Jr., a father-son team leading a McKenzie certified clinic. They continue to share successes they've had in marketing their business to the public and to the healthcare community as well as their physical therapy student mentoring program and much more! This week on MCF!

 

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Episode 168 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're joined by Mr. Joe Maccio Sr. and Dr. Joe Maccio Jr, a father-son team in upstate New York with Maccio Physical Therapy. They share their story of building a successful private practice in the midst of challenges. Hear specifics on what's working for them for delivering the best quality of care, how they're getting the word out and more! This week on MCF!

 

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In episode 167 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we continue our conversation with Dr. Hanne Albert, an international expert on Modic changes and back pain. She shares specifics on this condition, how it is acquired, the typical clinical presentation and the effective treatment for it. This week on MCF!

 

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In episode 166 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're joined for part one of my interview with Dr. Hanne Albert, a physiotherapist who is internationally recognized for her work on the diagnosis and treatment of low back pain as a result of Modic changes. She shares a bit on her professional journey, how she developed interest in her areas of research and more! Today on MCF!

 

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In episode 165 of the Mechanical Care Forum, Mr. Chad Gray shares more of his experience in building a company around quality-assured outcomes and guaranteeing a high level of results. He speaks on the keys of what has helped them be successful and what he'd encourage others to do who wanted to do the same. This week on MCF!

 

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In episode 164 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're joined by Mr. Chad Gray, the CEO of Integrated Mechanical Care (IMC) headquartered in Tallahassee, FL USA. He shares his journey in developing IMC including the internal quality assurance measures and being accountable for the outcomes they boast. This week on MCF!

 

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In episode 163 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we hear part two of my interview of Dr. Thom Walsh, a healthcare consultant helping organizations create higher quality care. He shares more of his views on integrating the collection of patient-reported outcomes, the use of that data to improve care and his book Navigating to Value in Healthcare. This week on MCF!

 

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In episode 162 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're joined by Dr. Thom Walsh, a consultant, diplomat in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, and author who's helping organizations create greater value with their care. He shares his journey, how he began collecting patient-reported outcomes, and what he views makes up effective and usable data for improved care. This week on MCF!

 

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In episode 161 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're re-airing the second half of episode 2, a 2014 interview with Mr. Robert Medcalf. He shares more great practical suggestions for patient education, important resources, studies and the best advice, pertaining to his professional career, he's ever received. This week on MCF!

 

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In episode 160 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we bring out of the archive my interview with Mr. Robert Medcalf. He's a senior instructor for the McKenzie Insitute USA. He shares his journey, what impressed him the most about his time with Robin McKenzie, what he sees as our greatest challenge and more! This week on MCF!

 

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In episode 159 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we conclude our conversation with Dr. Gary Edwards of Red Noses International. He has introduced clown doctor projects in hospitals in over 30 countries aimed at improving patient experience and positively affecting outcomes to the sick and suffering. We discuss more practical ways to inject humor in patient care, some resources he’d recommend, and another great patient story to further illustrate the power of humor in our care. This week on MCF!

 

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In episode 158 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're joined by Dr. Gary Edwards of Red Noses International. He’s a professional clown doctor introducing a smile and a laugh to those suffering and sick. He shares his story and the organization he’s helped promote well over 30 years and in many, many countries throughout the world.  

 

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In episode 157 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're concluding our conversation with David Gallegos, an athletic trainer certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy. He leads in mentoring and clinical development inside a private practice in addition to working with athletes on and off the field and court. We discuss a memorable patient experience, how mentoring and professional development is done at their clinic, a valuable resource or two and the best advice he's received.

 

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In episode 156 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we speak with Mr. David Gallegos of Las Cruces, NM USA. He's a traditional athletic trainer who's trained in MDT and applying these principles on and off the field. We speak about his professional journey and how he utilizes the system. He also shares some examples of rapid successes that he's seen from treating athletes during sporting events.  

 

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In episode 155 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we conclude our conversation with Dr. Tracy Jackson of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee USA. She's a pain management physician working toward healthier and more effective solutions for those in chronic pain. She hopes to reduce the prevalence of those caught in the current opioid dilemma. We discuss the association of use of illegal drugs to replace more costly prescription medication, a helpful source for systematic reviews on this subject and others, and Relief Retreats, a functional rehab program she is founded. 

 

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In episode 154 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we speak with Dr. Tracy Jackson, a pain specialist and advocate for alternative therapies in place of the traditional approach with chronic use of opioids. She's an associate professor at Vanderbilt University and founder of a functional rehabilitation program, Relief Retreats, set for its inaugural class March 2017. She shares a bit about her journey and the evolution of her view of pain management. She explains some of the reasons behind the opioid dilemma in the US and more!

 

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In episode 153 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we continue our conversation with Mr. Iwasada Yoshihiro of Japan. We continue discussing the differences of a mechanical diagnosis versus a medical diagnosis. He shares his thoughts on what he now understands is the real value we--as musculoskeletal conservative care providers--bring to our patients. He contrasts the effect of treatments done to patients versus those that are encouraged to be performed and lead by the patient. All that and more! This week on MCF!

 

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In episode 152 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we speak with Mr. Iwasada Yoshihiro of Tokorozawa, Japan. He shares some of his professional journey, including the challenge of adopting a better but nontraditional approach to patient assessment as well as the task of teaching it to others in his home country. He also describes his evolution of performing just what the referring doctor prescribes to relying on the patient's response to guide the most effective treatment.  

 

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In episode 151 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we continue our conversation with Dr. Robert Cialdini, a social scientist and best-selling author. Dr. Cialdini continues explaining how we think as humans and what persuades us to be influenced. We discuss practical applications we can use in our profession as well as his latest book Pre-suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade.

 

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