Ep 186 - Targeting the Mechanisms Behind Patients’ Chief Complaints with Dr. Michael Maxwell

💡 In this episode, Dr. Michael Maxwell shares his insights on the importance of identifying the individual mechanisms (structural, physiological, and functional) behind patients' chief complaints. This is a rich conversation about clinical reasoning, integrating approaches, and how to personalize treatment to achieve more consistent results.💭 “I am trying to define the underlying mechanisms of the patient’s chief complaint symptoms as best as possible and match them with the interventions that fit most closely." - Dr. Michael Maxwell 👉🏻Dr. Michael Maxwell, DC, BHK is a chiropractor and educator whose mission is to deliver research-backed, practical MSK education. He is Canada’s only Certified Instructor for Michael Shacklock’s Clinical Neurodynamics and a Certified Instructor for Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS).With over 20 years of experience — from personal training and medical exercise to chiropractic practice — Michael integrates movement-based manual therapy and exercise interventions. He has organized more than 300 continuing education courses across Canada featuring world-renowned clinicians, and he regularly teaches at postgraduate courses and conferences internationally.This unique combination of clinical experience, extensive training, and exposure to leading educators positions him to offer exceptional continuing education for health professionals.📚You will learn about: How to screen and funnel patients effectivelyWays to identify and understand patients’ pain mechanismsHow to choose techniques and approaches tailored to each individualPractical insights from Michael’s 20+ years in movement-based manual therapy and exercise interventions🔎 Michael's resources of information:ArticlesYoutube Channel Podcast The FARM by Dr. Beau BeardCourses 📲  Michael's contact information:WebsiteLinkedInIGFacebookYoutube Channel🎥Link to interview on YoutubePS: To join the HEP interest list, please click ⁠here⁠ 👉 ⁠Share Your Feedback⁠🎙Join our ⁠email list⁠ to receive podcast updates📸⁠Instagram⁠ 📱⁠Facebook⁠💻⁠LinkedIn⁠🐦⁠Twitter⁠📩Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠PT Pro Talk Podcast is only possible with the support of forward-looking and innovative companies like⁠ NeckCare⁠ and ⁠SaraHealth⁠.