TFBC #012: 3 Tests on a Random Volunteer - It Worked Every Time

TFBC #012: 3 Tests on a Random Volunteer - It Worked Every TimeCan you actually prove patients hold their adjustments better? Andrew puts it to the test - live.Episode SummaryIn this episode of The Foot-Brain Connection, host Dr. Andrew Powell tackles the question every chiropractor asks: "How do you know patients hold their adjustments better?" He breaks down the CLA INSiGHT scanning technology, performs a live demo on a random volunteer at the TRP Immersion, and explains why adjusting the same segment every week means you're chasing a compensation pattern. You'll discover how to build unshakeable clinical certainty from real-world data.Question of the DayHave you ever had a patient whose recurring subluxation pattern resolved after addressing their feet? Drop the story in the comments - Andrew reads every one.Key Take-awaysWhat gets measured improves - track clinical outcomes, not just gym liftsHRV may be the most important measure you're not tracking in practiceAdjusting the same segment weekly means you're treating compensation, not causeYour feet are literally the foundation of your foundationReal-world data builds clinical certainty you can borrow until you have your ownTimestamped Outline00:00 - Can you prove patients hold their adjustments?00:09 - What gets measured improves - from the gym to the clinic01:29 - Why this matters in your practice02:02 - The CLA INSiGHT scanning technology and HRV03:51 - Anecdotal vs clinical evidence - sleep scores and wearables04:19 - The question every doc asks about holding adjustments04:37 - Live demo at TRP - 3 tests on a random volunteer05:20 - The first time I did this live, I was terrified06:43 - Adjusting a compensation pattern on repeat08:28 - Your feet are the foundation of your foundation08:55 - The Sisyphus analogy - steep slope vs flat ground09:46 - Building unshakeable clinical certainty10:37 - ClosingLinks & ResourcesLive demo clip from TRP Immersion (2 min) - https://vimeo.com/1176404661Subscribe to The Foot-Brain Connection - https://thefootbrainconnection.comConnect & CTASubscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Every week, The Foot-Brain Connection explores how your feet shape your brain, your balance, and your health. Subscribe so you don't miss the next one: https://thefootbrainconnection.comCreditsHost: Dr. Andrew Powell © 2026 Better Balance Orthotics. All rights reserved.