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The Mechanical Care Forum
by Jason Ward
The Mechanical Care Forum is an audio podcast providing you with your weekly dose of mechanical and manual musculoskeletal discussion with today's leading educators, researchers, authors, practice owners, thought leaders and clinicians to help through sharing their experience to improve your patient care.
Episodes
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MCF 413 with Gary Dykes; Having conversations with colleagues using other approaches, gaining collegial relationships with medical practitioners, and screening power in the extremities as baselines
In episode 413, in Season 14 of the podcast we're catching my guests "On the Ride Home" to capitalize on the natural happenings of the day and gain from our guest's expertise. This week we're joined by Gary Dykes in Athens, Georgia USA he shares his observations of having conversations with...
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MCF 412 with Mark Cheel; Teaching medical students, quality MSK care in the emergency department, acute back pain and ankle sprains, and physios as first line clinicians
In episode 412, in Season 14 of the podcast we're catching my guests "On the Ride Home" to capitalize on the natural happenings of the day and gain from our guest's expertise. This week we're joined by Mark Cheel in Geelong Australia discussing his work as a physiotherapist in the emergency...
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MCF 411 with Annie O'Connor; Season 14 On the Ride Home Delivering MSK digital care to a large audience, lessons learned in prevention and coaching, interpreting metrics to aid the pain-avoidant, and patients to illustrate
In episode 411, in Season 14 of the podcast we're catching my guests "On the Ride Home" to capitalize on the natural happenings of the day and gain from our guest's expertise. This week we're joined by Annie O'Connor in the Chicago, Illinois USA area discussing her current work with a large...
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MCF 410 with Amy, Erin and Ryan Tauzell; Striving for clinical excellence, professional development challenges, case reviews, reducing patients' misunderstandings, and promoting the practice
In episode 410, in Season 14 of the podcast we're catching my guests "On the Ride Home" to capitalize on the natural happenings of the day and gain from our guest's expertise. This week we're joined by Ryan Tauzell, Erin Shelton and Amy Vaught of Choice PT in the Southwest Virginia USA area...
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MCF 409 with Dan Kelley; 4 decades of practice, learning from Robin McKenzie and patient discussion
In episode 409, in Season 14 of the podcast we're catching my guests "On the Ride Home" to capitalize on the natural happenings of the day and gain from our guest's expertise. This week we're joined by Dan Kelley, a therapist for over 52 years. He discusses lessons learned over the years, his...
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MCF 408 with Yoav Suprun; Dispelling misconceptions of MSK pain, speaking to business owners, and being available between sessions
In episode 408, in Season 14 of the podcast we're catching my guests "On the Ride Home" to capitalize on the natural happenings of the day and gain from our guest's expertise. This week we're joined by Yoav Suprun, mechanically trianed physical therapist, Mckenzie institute instructor, author and...
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MCF 407 with Dana Greene; Staying sane through long a career, using humor for better care, screening the spine, and mentoring staff
In episode 407, in Season 14 of the podcast we're catching my guests "On the Ride Home" to capitalize on the natural happenings of the day and gain from our guest's expertise. This week we're joined by Dana Greene, owner of Summit Physical Therapy with four offices in central New York USA. He...
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MCF 406 with Scott Herbowy; Teaching PTs MDT, a couple of patients, and becoming the go-to clinician for MSK patients
In episode 406, in Season 14 of the podcast we're catching my guests "On the Ride Home" to capitalize on the natural happenings of the day and gain from our guest's expertise. This week we're joined by Scott Herbowy Austin, Texas USA. He shares about his experience teaching Mechanical Diagnosis…
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MCF 405 with Denise Campbell; Achieving practice growth, using MDT for balance & a tactical athlete program
In episode 405, in Season 14 of the podcast we're catching my guests "On the Ride Home" to capitalize on the natural happenings of the day and gain from our guest's expertise. This week we're joined by Denise Campbell from Las Cruces, New Mexico USA. She shares about her multi-site practice, her...
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MCF Episode 404 - On My Ride Home; Jonathan Strychasz on employer-sponsored healthcare, being flexible for the patient, & servant leadership
In episode 404, in Season 14 of the podcast we're catching my guests "On the Ride Home" to capitalize on the natural happenings of the day and gain from our guest's expertise. This week we're joined by Jon Strychasz USA. He shares his experience working within a company delivering...
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MCF Episode 403 - On My Ride Home; Kristi Maguire on communicating with colleagues, interesting patients and documentation
In episode 403 we're kicking off Season 14 of the podcast. We're catching my guests "On the Ride Home" to capitalize on the natural happenings of the day and gain from our guest's expertise. This first week we're joined by Kristi Maguire of Greenville, South Carolina USA. She shares some…
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MCF Episode 402 - The MDT Diploma Program: The Community
In episode 402 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're concluding with Season 13 highlighting the McKenzie Institute International Diploma Program. Today we're connecting with a pair who completed the diploma about 10 years ago and once more with my cohort. We'll hear their big picture take on the...
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MCF Episode 401 - The MDT Diploma Program: Post Final Exam Check In
In episode 401 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing with Season 13 highlighting the McKenzie Institute International Diploma Program. Today we're connecting with four other clinicians who, like me, recently sat for the final exam. We'll hear how they felt going into the exam, the...
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MCF Episode 400 - The MDT Diploma Programme: Final Exam Prep
In episode 400 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing with Season 13 and highlighting the McKenzie Institute International Diploma Program. Today we're connecting with three other candidates--Micah Sales, Daniel Paggan, and Ray Peralta--who, like me, are scheduled to take the final exam…
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MCF Episode 399 - The MDT Diploma Programme: The Clinical Placement - Austin, Texas USA
In episode 399 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing with Season 13 highlighting the Mckenzie institute International's Diploma Program. This week we're reconnecting with one of my fellow candidates and our clinical instructor. This time in Austin, Texas with Emily Dabrowski and Chris...
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MCF Episode 398 - The MDT Diploma Programme: The Clinical Placement - New Jersey, USA
In episode 398 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing with Season 13. We're spotlighting another from this year's cohort (Tim Davis) along with his clinical tutor (Todd Edelson). We discuss Tim's hopes for the placement going into the 9 weeks, Todd's intention and structure of the…
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MCF Episode 397 - The Diploma Program: The Clinical Residency - Denmark
In episode 397 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing with Season 13 spotlighting two from this year's cohort, Tina and Tue along with their clinical tutors Claus and Annette. We discuss their work schedule, the goals and objectives of this phase of the program, how they're feeling about...
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MCF Episode 396 - The Diploma Program: Post Theoretical Check-In
In episode 396 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing with Season 13. We highlight several of my fellow candidates of this 2023 cohort after completing the theoretical portion of the McKenzie Institute International's Diploma Programme. Myself, Emily, Tim Tina and Ruchi reconvene to…
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MCF Episode 395 - The MDT Diploma Programme: Three Educators of the Theoretical
In episode 395 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing with Season 13. We highlight three of the educators of the theoretical portion of the McKenzie Institute International's Diploma Programme. Yvonne Body of San Diego, USA, Mark Cheel of Geelong, Australia and Grant Watson of Nelson New...
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MCF Episode 394 - The MDT Diploma Programme: Mid-Theoretical Check-In
In episode 394 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing with Season 13. Season 13 covers an in-depth look at the McKenzie Institute International's Diploma Programme. In this episode, we're checking back in with this year's diploma candidate cohort about midway through the initial…
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MCF Episode 393 - The MDT Diploma Programme: Three Recent Graduates
In episode 393 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing with Season 13. Season 13 covers an in-depth look at the McKenzie Institute International's Diploma Programme. In this episode, we're highlighting three recent graduates, Julie, Adam and Paco. You'll hear about their reason for…
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MCF Episode 392 - The MDT Diploma Programme: The Leadership - Helen Clare & Richard Rosedale
In episode 392 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing with Season 13. Season 13 covers an in-depth look at the McKenzie Institute International's Diploma Programme. In this episode, we're highlighting the CEO of the McKenzie Institute International Helen Clare and the International…
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MCF Episode 391 - The MDT Diploma Programme: Meet the 2023 Cohort
In episode 391 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're beginning Season 13. Season 13 covers an indepth look at the McKenzie Institute International's Diploma Programme. In this first episode, we're highlighting this year's cohort of clinicians as they embark on this journey. You'll meet 7 of the...
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MCF Episode 390 - Dr. Stephen May: Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy
In episode 390 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing with season 12. We're spotlighting important books related to our field of conservative care of musculoskeletal disorders. This week we have Dr. Stephen May and his series of texts--Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy--which he…
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MCF Episode 389 - Wayne Rath: Other Recommended Reading
In episode 389 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing with season 12. We're spotlighting important books related to our field of conservative care of musculoskeletal disorders. This week we have Mr. Wayne Rath and his recommendations of books to read from over 45 years of practice. Books...
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MCF Episode 388 - Dr. Scott Miller: Better Results
In episode 388 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing with season 12. We're spotlighting important books related to our field of conservative care of musculoskeletal disorders. This week we have Dr. Scott Miller and his book Better Results: Using Deliberate Practice to Improve Therapeutic...
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MCF Episode 387 - Annie O'Connor: A World of Hurt
In episode 387 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing with season 12. We're spotlighting important books related to our field of conservative care of musculoskeletal disorders. This week we have Ms. Annie O'Connor and her book World of Hurt. We talk about the origins of the book, we walk...
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MCF Episode 386 - Dr. Yoav Suprun: Aging without Aching
In episode 386 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing with season 12. We're spotlighting important books related to our field of conservative care of musculoskeletal disorders. This week we have Dr. Yoav Suprun and his book Aging without Aching. We talk about what prompted the writing and...
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MCF Episode 385 - Dr. Nikolai Bogduk: Clinical Anatomy of the Lumbar Spine and Sacrum
In episode 385 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing with season 12. We're spotlighting important books related to our field of conservative care of musculoskeletal disorders. This week we have Dr. Nikolai Bogduk and his book Clinical Anatomy of the Lumbar Spine and Sacrum. We talk what...
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MCF Episode 384 - Dr. Eric Hegedus and Dr. Chad Cook: Orthopedic Physical Examination Tests
In episode 384 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing with season 12. We're spotlighting important books related to our field of conservative care of musculoskeletal disorders. This week we have Dr. Eric Hegedus and Dr. Chad Cook and their book Orthopedic Physical Examination Tests. We…
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MCF Episode 383 - Dr. Adriaan Louw: A Pain Neuroscience Education Series
In episode 383 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing with season 12. We're spotlighting important books related to our field of conservative care of musculoskeletal disorders. This week we have Dr. Adriaan Louw and his series of books on pain neuroscience education written for the…
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MCF Episode 382 - Dr. Jason Hwang: Innovator's Prescription
In episode 382 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing with season 12. We're spotlighting important books related to our field of conservative care of musculoskeletal disorders. This week we have Dr. Jason Hwang and his book Innovator's Prescription. We talk about the problems within the…
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MCF Episode 381 - Dr. Ron Donelson: Rapid Recoveries without Surgery
In episode 381 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing with season 12. We're spotlighting important books related to our field of conservative care of musculoskeletal disorders. This week we have Dr. Ron Donelson and his book Rapid Recoveries without Surgery. We talk about his professional...
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MCF Episode 380 - Dr. Lorimer Moseley: Explain Pain; A Pain Neuroscience Education Book
In episode 380 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing with season 12. We're spotlighting important books related to our field of conservative care of musculoskeletal disorders. This week we have Dr. Lorimer Moseley and his book Explain Pain, a book to educate patients about their pain. We...
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MCF Episode 379 - Dr. Ian Harris: Hippocrasy; Are Doctors Betraying Their Oath
In episode 379 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're beginning season 12. We're spotlighting important books related to our field of conservative care of musculoskeletal disorders. First up is Dr. Ian Harris and his recently released book Hippocrasy, as in the Hippocratic oath. We talk about the...
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MCF Episode 378 - Sudha and Aileen: A Story of Vision Problems, Headaches and Scary Diagnoses but Answers Through Movement
In episode 378 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing with season 11. We're joined by Sudha, an economist and mother of two children and her physical therapist Aileen Cuenca-Williams. Sudha shares her lengthy struggle with visual disturbance, headaches, neck and back tension, a scary...
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MCF Episode 377 - Martin and Simon: A Story of Years of Back Pain and Pain Meds Until Small Changes Discovered Which Resolved It All
In episode 377 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing with season 11. We're joined by Martin, a carpenter and student in Denmark and his physiotherapist Simon Simonsen. Martin shares how his pain began, how he was prescribed opioid pain medication and how that made him unable to function....
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MCF Episode 376 - Hunter and Ryan: A Story of Years of Migraine Headaches Complicated with Medication Side-Effects, but a Solution with Small, Easy-to-Do Movements
In episode 376 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing with season 11. We're joined by Hunter, a student at Virginia Tech University and her therapist Ryan Tauzell. Hunter shares her long history of migraine headaches since childhood, her side-effects from medication often bad enough she...
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MCF Episode 375 - Simon and Taruna Rijwani: A Story of Struggle From Years of Back Pain and Two Prior Surgeries Since Adolescence, but Finally Relief and Control
In episode 375 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing with season 11. We're joined by Simon, a mathematician in a neuroscience lab at John's Hopkins in Arlington, Virginia USA and his therapist Taruna Rijwani. Simon shares his 10 year history of back and leg pain and two subsequent...
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MCF Episode 374 - Dulcy and Kristina: A Story of a Fall, Persisting Neck and Shoulder Pain, Fear Inducing Medical education, but Finally Hope and Relief and Recovery
In episode 374 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing with Season 11. We're joined by Dulcy, a retired hospital foundation Vice President in Leesburg, Virginia USA and her therapist Kristina. Dulcy shares her 4 months history of neck and shoulder pain after a fall, her inability to sleep,...
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MCF Episode 373 - Rick and Susan Wood: A Story of Bilateral Thigh Pain, Inability to Walk, Suggested Spine Surgery and Eventually Zero Pain, No Operation Necessary
In episode 373 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing with season 11. We're joined by Rick, a 67 year old male retired from the telecommunications industry who began having bilateral thigh pain and inability to walk. He was diagnosed by his doctor of having spinal stenosis and told he…
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MCF Episode 372 - Mary and Stephen: A Story of 9 Months of Knee Pain, Hopelessness Until Trusting Stephen
In episode 372 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing with season 11. We're joined by Mary, a nurse with a sudden onset of knee pain, a diagnosis from an orthopedist of osteoarthritis and a bone spur, and not much hope. She and her therapist, Stephen, share her outlook before having seen...
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MCF Episode 371 - Deb Collins and Michael Dyck: A Story of Widespread, Debilitating Pain and Finally Full Recovery
In episode 371 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing with season 11. We're continuing with our series of patient experiences with their therapist. This week Deb Collins, of Montreal, Quebec Canada joins us with her therapist Michael Dyck of Active Solutions Physiotherapy. Deb shares her...
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MCF Episode 370 - Julia and Julie Marley: A Story of Bilateral Hip Pain and Inability to Walk and an Assessment Which Uncovered the Cause
In episode 370 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing with season 11. We're joined by another patient, Julia, and her therapist, Julie Marley. Julia shares her story or progressively worsening bilateral hip pain and inability to walk. She explains what she had tried, how she struggled to...
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MCF Episode 369 - Emily and Dr. Betsy Scudder: A Story of Sudden Knee Pain, A Torn Meniscus Yet Full Recovery Without Surgery
In episode 369 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing with season 11. We're joined by Emily Ledford and Betsy Scudder, both of the Washington DC metro area. We're highlighting another patient experience this time a personal trainer with an acute onset of knee pain, a positive MRI showing…
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MCF Episode 368 - Makesh and Dr. Rhad Brown: A Story of Persisting Pain and Recovery Through A Method Which "Worked Like Magic"
In episode 368 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're beginning season 11. We're highlighting actual patients who have a remarkable story and noteworthy results through a thorough movement and symptom assessment and treatment process and when possible we have their therapist join us too. We're...
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MCF Episode 367 - Mark Aarts: A Listener's Reaction to Disabling Chronic Back Pain
In episode 367 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing with season 10. We've got another listener's reaction episode. We're joined by Mr. Mark Aarts, a physiotherapist in Sweden - we're chatting about disabling chronic back pain and impressions of our previous two guests, Dr. Peter...
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MCF Episode 366 - Dr. Mark Laslett: Disabling Chronic Back Pain
In episode 366 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing with season 10. We're joined by Dr. Mark Laslett, and we focus our discussion on the disabled chronic back pain patient. We'll hear about how he cared for this group early on and how he does now, what he has in common with Dr Peter...
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MCF Episode 365 - Dr. Peter O'Sullivan: Disabling Chronic Back Pain
In episode 365 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing with season 10. We're tackling another hot topic--disabling chronic back pain--with Dr. Peter O'Sullivan. He shares his past struggles with this population which led to him developing another classification system, his views of why…
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MCF Episode 364 - Dr. Tim Zelch: A Listener's Reaction on Dry Needling
In episode 364 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing with season 10. We highlight another listener's reaction to our previous experts and episodes on the topic of dry needling. Dr. Tim Zelch, a diplomat and fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT)...
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The Mechanical Care Forum is an audio podcast providing you with your weekly dose of mechanical and manual musculoskeletal discussion with today's leading educators, researchers, authors, practice owners, thought leaders and clinicians to help through sharing their experience to improve your patient care.
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