Improving Joint & Disc Health

Have you ever been told that you have a herniated disc on an MRI? Are you a clinician and heard a patient tell you they have a disc problem from an image X number of years ago in their history? This show is for both health care professionals AND patients who want to learn more about how we should think about our joint and disc health through evidence-based information. Our guest today is Vicente Mauri, Senior Physical Therapist at Advanced Physical Therapy in Anchorage, AK. He covers the anatomy of the joint, what happens during injury, and how to manage pain. He discusses the first line of defense when you experience pain from an injury and gives golden advice on how to prevent this in the first place. Vicente represents the International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine (IAOM). He is the former Co-Director of the IAOM-LA, and current Content Manager for the IAOM-US, he continues to deliver courses and lectures related to orthopedic manual therapy and differential diagnosis around the world. Vicente has co-authored book chapters, peer-reviewed documents, numerous international conferences’ platform and poster presentations. Currently, he is finishing his Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT), while continuing to develop research through mentoring program at TTU-HSC to earn his post-doctoral degree.