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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We hope to deliver this content to the committed professional who wants to improve his/her care and we hope to do it in a way that is easily accessible, the world over, in today's technological age.

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