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During this episode, I had the pleasure of having a chat with  Steve Ferrell, his third time on the podcast. Steve is a yoga instructor, meditation facilitator, author and therapeutic counsellor from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.Steve always provides so much knowledge as he did in episodes 123 & 53. This episode doesn’t disappoint. We covered a broad range of topics and I learned a lot as always. For more of Steve check out the Zen Social Worker YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TimothyGordonThis episodes featured pup is Sky. If you want adopt Sky, or learn about all the great dogs the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA has up for adoption you can visit https://www.hbspca.shop/products/sky-1

This week’s episode continues our anatomy series talking about the boney, ligamentous and muscular anatomy of the elbow. I also discuss nerves blood supply and interesting anatomical areas of the elbow. There’s never a bad time for anatomy review!This episodes featured Pups are Marigold & Sunny, a bonded pair. If you want adopt Marigold & Sunny, or learn about all the great dogs the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA has up for adoption you can visit https://www.hbspca.shop/products/daphne-sunny-bonded-pair

During this episode I talk about the lessons I’ve learned during 200 episodes of podcasting. I hope you enjoy. Here’s to 200 more…..??? This episodes featured Pup is Freya. If you want adopt Freya, please reach out to me privately.

During this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Kaitlyn Kelly. Kaitlyn is a Massage Therapist practicing in Kitchener, Ontario in Canada. Throughout our chat Kaitlyn discusses her career in Massage Therapy and rise to working with the Canadian Women’s U18 National Hockey Team.  Kaitlyn is also discusses her path to becoming a Massage Therapist to work alongside the varsity medical staff at the University of Laurier. There is so much value in this conversation especially as it relates to sport and managing athletes. Enjoy! This episodes featured Pup is Luke. If you want adopt Luke or learn about all the great dogs the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA has up for adoption you can visit https://www.hbspca.shop/products/luke-1

During this episode I talk about toe and foot injuries in running. While extremely common it’s often accepted by many that these injuries are a right of passage to running. If not managed appropriately they can ruin a training program, race goal and even force runners to pull out of a race. From blisters, to stress fractures, to the dreaded black toenail we cover it all in this episode!This episodes featured Pup is Aurora. If you want adopt Aurora or learn about all the great dogs the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA has up for adoption you can visit https://www.hbspca.shop/products/aurora-2*Episode Reference*Schuster Brandt Frandsen J, Hulme A, Parner ET, et al. How much running is too much? Identifying high-risk running sessions in a 5200-person cohort study. Br J Sports Med. 2025;59(17):1203-1210. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2024-109380

During this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Laurianne Green. Lauriann is a former Massage Therapist now author, educator and consultant in the USA and abroad.In our conversation Lauriann and I discussed topics from her textbook Save your hands! The complete guide to injury prevention and ergonomics for manual therapists (3e), she co-authored with ergonomist Richard W. Goggins.Throughout the episode we covered injury statistics, areas of the body most commonly injured, mindset, intention, risk factors for injury and much more. You can find more about Lauriann’s work at www.saveyourhands.com This episodes featured Pup is Molly. If you want adopt Molly or learn about all the great dogs the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA has up for adoption you can visit https://www.hbspca.shop/products/molly-3

During this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Jamie Smith. Jamie is a former Massage Therapist, now interior designer in Portland, Oregon, USA. In our conversation, we explored the role design plays in both healthcare environments and everyday living spaces. Jamie shares insights on conceptualizing a room covering everything from furniture selection and colour palettes to final finishes. We also dive into practical strategies for small spaces, home offices, and private practices, including storage solutions and tips for brightening windowless rooms.If you have any interest in design this episode is for you. There are a lot of great tips here. Enjoy! This episodes featured Pup is Big Mike. If you want adopt Big Mike or learn about all the great dogs the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA has up for adoption you can visit https://www.hbspca.shop/products/big-mikeYou can learn more about Jamie at www.happyhausstudios.com

The foot and ankle are complicated and busy areas in the human body. During this first of the, “Anatomy Series” I review the:Bones of the foot and ankle Anatomy of the extrinsic & intrinsic muscles of the footLayers of the foot Blood and nerve supply of the foot Along the way I also share a few clinical pearls. I hope you enjoy.This episodes featured Pup is Daisy. If you want adopt Daisy or learn about all the great dogs the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA has up for adoption you can visit https://www.hbspca.shop/products/daisy-3

During this episode I had the pleasure of having a chat with Mark Chee-Aloy. Mark  a Massage Therapist, Kinesiologist, educator & entrepreneur from Toronto, Ontario Canada. During our chat we talk about his lengthy career in brand building, the topic of risk taking, failure, podcasting and so much more. If you are interested in business and carer building of any type, this episode is for you. You can follow Mark at any of the links below:www.2rmtsandamic.comwww.conedinstitute.com www.massagetherapymedia.comThis episodes featured Pup is Mercedes. If you want adopt Mercedes, or learn about all the great dogs the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA has up for adoption you can visit https://www.hbspca.shop/products/mercedes-1Subscribe to The Concast - New episodes Friday at 9am EST*🎧 Listen on - Anchor FM, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Breaker, YouTube, PocketCasts, RadioPublic, Overcast

I spent this past morning thinking about 2025 and how to move through 2026. From it I have a bunch or questions and reflections I performed which I felt were helpful. In today’s episode I discuss them in 5 sections: the zoomer-outer, the gooder, the less than idealer, the limiter & the futurer. I think adding the “er” to everything makes them legit. Grab a coffer along with a pen & paper or your phone and follow along.Hopefully this sets you up for a great year!This episodes featured Pup is Scarlett . If you want adopt Scarlett, or learn about all the great dogs the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA has up for adoption you can visit https://www.hbspca.shop/products/scarlett-2

Firstly, this is the season 6 finale. Thank you to everyone that continues to listen, support and share the podcast. During this episode I discuss how I make decisions around the topics of symptoms. Whether it be my own personal symptoms, or when I’m approached with symptoms in the clinic that may deviate from what I see normally. I discuss the nature of symptoms, mechanisms of injury, symptom baseline, genetic predisposition to disease and a lot more. This episodes featured Pup is Luna . If you want adopt Luna, or learn about all the great dogs the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA has up for adoption you can visit https://www.hbspca.shop/products/luna 

During this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with David Blais. Dave is a  performance coach from Barrie, Ontario, Canada. Dave’s primary focus is the sport of hockey. _Throughout our chat we cover Dave’s career, the unique demands of the sports of hockey, character building, youth sport development and the benefits of being a multi-sport athlete. _If you’re a hockey player, have a passion for the sport, or are a parent of child that loves the game this episode is for you. This episodes featured Pup is Clifford . If you want adopt Clifford, or    learn about all the great dogs the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA has up for adoption you can visit https://www.hbspca.shop/products/clifford

During this episode I discuss the difference between entry to practice & clinical practice. I outline both the differences and similarities between the two and what I’ve learned in each. I hope this reflection helps you on what ever part of the journey you are on, whether you are looking at a career in healthcare or otherwise. This episodes featured Pup is Alba. If you want adopt Alba, or        learn about all the great dogs the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA has up for adoption you can visit https://www.hbspca.shop/products/alba

I have one of the worst injuries a runner can have.Especially a runner who is 4 weeks out from a race where they are trying to set a personal best….I was flying high in my training program until last week. I talk about my injury and how I am trying my best to manage. Injuries suck! This episodes featured Pup is Grace. If you want adopt Grace, or learn about all the great dogs the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA has up for adoption you can visit https://www.hbspca.shop/products/grace

During this episode I had a chat with Michael Feraday, executive director of the Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario (RMTAO). Michael and I discuss HST, therapists’ practice autonomy, family healthcare teams, evidence-based practice in Massage Therapy and much more.Michael also gives great advice and insight into topics of leadership, conflict and failure. This episodes featured Pup is Leo. If you want adopt Leo, or learn about all the great dogs the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA has up for adoption you can visit https://www.hbspca.shop/products/leo-7

I am running a 1/2 marathon and trying to set a personal best from almost 15 years ago. Am I delusional? Maybe, but why not try? During this episode I discuss the current training, nutrition and lifestyle strategies I am using when trying to accomplish a really difficult goal. Are you working on something seemingly impossible? What have you done to help you along the way? Comment below!

During this episode I discuss Bell’s Palsy. From its incidence, to average recovery times, to the medications used during the recovery process and much more. I also discuss how I approach Bell’s Palsy in clinical practice. Enjoy!Episode Resources Khan AJ, Szczepura A, Palmer S, et al. Physical therapy for facial nerve paralysis (Bell’s palsy): An updated and extended systematic review of the evidence for facial exercise therapy. Clin Rehabil. 2022;36(10):1339-1355. doi:10.1177/02692155221102985.Kim SJ, Lee HY. Acute peripheral facial palsy: Recent guidelines and a systematic review of the literature. J Korean Med Sci. 2020;35(30):e245. doi:10.3346/jkms.2020.35.e245.de Almeida JR, Guyatt GH, Sud S, et al. Management of Bell palsy: clinical practice guideline. CMAJ. 2014;186(12):917-922. doi:10.1503/cmaj.131801.Dalrymple SN, Row JH, Gazewood J. Bell palsy: rapid evidence review. Am Fam Physician. 2023;107(4):415-420.

During this episode Ai takes us on a journey of the latest research in manual therapy!Is it good? You’ll have to listen all the way through. I give my honest review at the end. Enjoy!

During this episode I had a great chat with Josh Ford. Josh is a strength coach and business owner living in Rodney, Ontario in Canada.During our chat Josh took me back through his career discussing highlights and lessons learned from his time at the University of Maryland, University of McMaster, Guelph University & Canada Basketball. We also chatted about his more recent decision to leave elite level sports at the Collegiate level to pursue entrepreneurship and small business ownership.There’s something forever in this episode, enjoy !

Are you trying to get back on track with your health & fitness. There is a lot of information out there and it’s often difficult to sort through. This can lead to overwhelm and prevent you from even starting on your fitness journey. In today’s episode I share some tips that have helped me over the years. 

I interviewed to work in professional sports. On today’s episode I tell the story.

During this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Taes Leavitt. Taes is a children’s performer, Juno award winning artist, motivation speaker and meditation teacher from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.During this episode Taes discusses her fertility journey. It’s a vulnerable story and I am grateful she agreed to come on and tell it.This episode has given me a lot of insight into a topic, I previously didn’t know very much about. 

During this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Sofia Costa. Sofia is a Massage Therapist practicing in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.In this episode, Sofia outlines the framework of a pilot project that she’s helped develop ,alongside the University of McMaster. The project integrates Massage Therapy as part of the primary care team in the Pediatric PalliativeCare setting.Sofia and I also discuss the field of Pediatric Palliative care and its importance.While this topic can at times be difficult to hear, Sofia does a great job explaining its importance in our healthcare system.

During this I discuss what I think are the top 5 most difficult injuries to manage. Stick around until the end of the episode where I also have an honourable mention injury in the episode. Enjoy!

During this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Susan Reid. Susan is a retired-ish tenured professor of Marketing and Entrepreneurship from the Williams School of Business, Bishop’s University. Her research, speaking engagements, teaching and community service interests lie at the intersection of marketing strategy, innovation, and user design, with an in-depth focus on the topic of vision, particularly for the empowerment of older adults and entrepreneurs.During our chat Susan and I discussed the various aspects of retirement and vision. You will learn the difference between push & pull factors in decision making, how to move towards your vision & how to avoid betting on losses and instead focus on gains. There is so much in this episode and I learned a lot as always. Enjoy!

During this episode I discuss a recent personal story regarding skin cancer screening. 

Fibular fractures are often overlooked as ankle sprains. _People can go days, or even weeks walking around on these fractures as the fibula only controls 1/8-1/10th of your body weight. _During this episode we talk about this injury, outline a few clinical things I’ve learned and tell some stories along the way. _Have you broken your fibula?

In today’s episode, I discuss a new paper by Tom Michaud on some updated thoughts and research regarding tendon pain. From exercises and load selection, to time frames and tempo, there is some great new ideas in this in this episode. Whether you suffer from tendon pain yourself or are a clinician helping others, there something for everyone in this episode. Enjoy ! A note regarding part of the episode: I mention performing isometrics in a lengthening position vs. Neutral. I failed to mention its importance in the research. In Michaud’s paper he cites the following, “research by Kubo and others confirm that prolonged isometric contractions, especially when performed with the tendon in a lengthened position, can improve tendon compliance by as much as 50%.” Simply put, isometrics at length help produces tendon stiffness, reduce pain and improve fluid dynamics. **Episode Resources **Michaud, T. Exercise Interventions for the management of tendinopahty: An overview. JCC.2025;8(1):39-49.

On today’s episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Katie Mitchell. Katie is an Athletic Therapist, Physiotherapist & Post-doctorate fellow at the University of Toronto. She is also the lead therapist for the Canadian Women’s Para Ice Hockey team. During this conversation we discussed various topics surrounding concussion. From how concussions progress, to limitations of research, as well as the topic of dual tasking, a focus of her research. We also discussed Katie’s career in Para sport and some of the unique challenges when considering concussions in this population. Along the way Katie provides great insight and advice, into the navigating career decisions when you may feel stuck.

Glute pain can be a real pain in the butt (eh oh!) \During this episode I cover aspects of local and referred pain into the buttock. I outline treatment and exercise strategies I’ve found to be value along with things I’ve found to not work in my practice. There’s a lot we discuss in the episode. Enjoy!

There are about 700 000 total knee replacements in the United States annually. Canada perform over 115 000 total knee replacements a year.During this episode I discuss total knee replacement surgery.From pre-surgery to late stage recovery I share tips and tricks I’ve learned over the years in practice. What helped you with your post-surgical I you’ve had a total knee replacement? Comment below. Subscribe to The Concast - New episodes Friday at 9am EST*🎧 Listen on - Anchor FM, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Breaker, YouTube, PocketCasts, RadioPublic, Overcast

On this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Emilie Mckay. Emily is a Massage Therapist, educator, business coach as well as the clinical director of Relax Massage Group.  After over a decade in the industry Emilie moved into clinic management. She now oversees the operations of 7 clinics, with over 60 Massage Therapists. There is so much value in this episode for people who are at the start of their career, thinking about advancing their career, changing it, or for those who are even considering retirement. Emilie offers several amazing pieces of advice around building a fruitful network, marketing a brand, and things to think about when considering a career change. As always I learned some great pieces of advice from this conversation and hope you do too!

As I continue to try and learn more about this sensitive topic, I thought I would do an update episode on two recent papers I’ve read. _The statistics around intimate partner continue to be staggering. Continually emergent topics continue to be victim safety, access to care and under reporting of incidents and symptoms._**Episode Resource**www.womenatthecentre.com/initiatives/ipv-tbi/www.abitoolkit.cawww.sheltersafe.cawww.menandfamilies.orgMerkley TL, Lindsey HM, Dennis EL et al. Important Considerations for Research on Intimate Partner Violence‑Related Brain Injury from the ENIGMA Consortium IPVWorking Group. Journal of Family Violence. 2024. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-024-00775-z.Esopenko C, Meyer J, Wilde EA et al. A global collaboration to study intimate partner violence-related head trauma: The ENIGMA consortium IPV working group, Brain Imaging Rehav. 2021(2):475-503. doi: 10.1007/s11682-020-00417-0.Esopenko C, Jain D, Ashikari SP et al. Intimate Partner Violence-Related Brain Injury: Unmasking and Addressing the Gaps. J Neurotrauma. 2024;41(19-20):2219-2237. doi: 10.1089/neu.2023.0543. _Subscribe to The Concast - New episodes Friday at 9am EST*🎧 Listen on - Anchor FM, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Breaker, YouTube, PocketCasts, RadioPublic, Overcast

🎙Episode link in bio.👆EPISODE #169 DEVELOPING YOUR NICHE MARKET 👆One of the most common questions I get is, “How do I develop a niche market in my business?”._During this episode I decided to answer this questions with some thoughts and perspectives. I also outline what has worked (and not worked) for me over the years. _What niche market would you like to serve in your business? Comment below._Subscribe to The Concast - New episodes Friday at 9am EST*🎧 Listen on - Anchor FM, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Breaker, YouTube, PocketCasts, RadioPublic, Overcast🔻🔻🔻⁣⁣⁣🔻🔻#RMT #RMTmarketing #therapybusiness #nicheRMT #nichemarketing 

Today’s episode is the Season 5 Finale. Thank you to everyone that continues to support the podcast. I am going to take some time off to recharge. Enjoy the holiday season with your family and friends. During today’s episode I discuss abdominal massage as a first line of defence for abdominal pain.I talk about the relevant research and the most commonly suffered from abdominal symptom being constipation. This is a topic that isn’t discussed enough and very common in the general population. Many people do not know that manual therapy can serve as part of symptom management. Furthermore, while certain areas of manual therapy struggle to have research to measure outcomes, abdominal massage seems to be one with plenty of research published on the topic.  We also discuss the importance of diagnosis and evaluation of abdominal pain, when abdominal massage should not be used, as well as common life style and behaviour modifications that are often suggested as a management tool to improve symptoms. Have you used abdominal massage to manage symptoms of abdominal discomfort? Comment below. Subscribe to The Concast - New episodes Friday at 9am EST*Episode Resources*Gul Dogan I, Cursen C, Akbayrak T et al. Abdominal Massage in Functional Chronic Constipation: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial. Phys Ther. 2022;102(7):pzac058. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzac058.

During this episode I learn more about Relative energy deficiency in sport and take you along for the ride.  REDs is a condition relating to energy in vs energy out. It’s often talked about in the context of elite level sport, training and its potential negative health and performance effects on athletes and individuals. During this episode I talk about common topics being discussed surrounding REDs, clinical guidelines that are available to help practitioners better understand REDs, as well the topic of sport culture’s influence on athletes perception of body weight, body fat, body composition and weight management. *Episode Resources*Mountjoy M et al. International Olympic Committee's (IOC) consensus statement on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs). Br J Sports Med. 2023;57(17):1073-1097. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2023-106994la Torre ME et al. The Potential Role of Nutrition in Overtraining Syndrome: A Narrative Review. Nutrients. 2023;15(23):4916. doi: 10.3390/nu15234916.

🎙Episode link in bio.👆EPISODE #166 ASK ME ANYTHING👆During this episode I answer your questions._From career regrets, to whether or not, I actually use research in my practice, I answer the questions you ask._Thank you to everyone that helped create this episode. 

During this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Matt Banks.Matt is Massage Therapist and coach practicing in Halifax, Nov Scotia in Canada.Matt is a long time friend and colleague. My intent for this conversation turned out much different than I originally had planned. Much of our conversation centred around goal setting and trying to unpack what is mean to be well. Matt outlines some of things he finds important when tackling the topics of movement, pain, wellness and maybe most importantly goal setting. I’ve always valued goal setting but I think this conversation has made me see it in a new light, for many of the reason Matt outlines during this conversation. What does wellness mean to you? Comment below.

During this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Robert Lee.Robert is Massage Therapist and Osteopath practicing in Toronto, Ontario in Canada.During this conversation we discuss Robert’s, over decade long career, in high performance athletics. Robert has travelled the world and has been an integral part of Canada’s core medical team in several major games, including the Paris Olympic Games. _Robert takes us through the evolution of his career, how he made the most of his opportunities, as well provides advice for those interested in working in high performance sport. I enjoyeded this conversation catching up with an old friend and hope do you as well. 

During this episode I discuss blood pressure. _High blood pressure is one of the leading cause of disease and death worldwide. Many of the symptoms of high blood pressure are transient and take time to catch. _During this episode I talk about what blood pressure, the methods used and common typea of finding.  I also discuss how I navigate blood pressure within my practice. _Do you take your blood pressure regularly? Comment below!***Episode Resources***Schutte AE, Kollias A & Stergiou GS. Blood pressure and its variability: classic and novel measurement techniques. Nat Rev Cardiol. 2022. 19(10):643-654. doi: 10.1038/s41569-022-00690-0. 

During this episode I discuss neck pain. Neck pain is a major cause for visits to both doctor’s and therapists.Thought today’s episode outline both differences and similarities, in my approach to both managing traumatic and atraumatic neck pain.I also take time to talk about the treatment methods and exercise plans I lean on most when trying to help people with neck pain. What have you found most helpful when trying to reduce neck pain? Comment below!

During this episode I had the pleasure of having a discussion with Jana Veltheim. _Jana is a Massage Therapist, multi-clinic owner & entrepreneur from Ottawa, Ontario in Canada. _During this episode we talk about Jana’s career in therapy and business._We dive into how Jana’s unique business model the career she has created for herself and others through licensing her Massage Therapy brand to aspiring clinic owners.  _Jana provides insight into how to build a career and business that will allow you to thrive as a manual therapist, so listen up!

During this episode I had the pleasure of having a discussion with Ruth Werner. _Ruth is a Massage Therapy educator, podcast host and author of, “A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology: Critical Thinking and Practical Application”, now in it’s seventh edition. _During this episode Ruth provides a great deal of information about how to navigate the world of manual therapy and pathology._Ruth provides tips on how to navigate uncertainty, how to communicate with physicians, how to modify treatments with confidence, as well as Ruth outlines the process of critical thinking in the context of a clinical visit.  _There is so much value in this episode. I hope you enjoy it. 

During this episode I discuss cubital tunnel syndrome. Cubital tunnel syndrome is second most common nerve compression injury in the upper limb. _Cubital tunnel syndrome can create complications in cases where there is a lag between symptom onset and diagnosis. _Throughout the episode I outline clinical presentation, assessment tools I use, conservative and non-conservative treatments methods that are common, as well as how I approach these cases in the clinic. _What has helped you manage cubital tunnel syndrome? Comment below. _ *Episode Resources*Andrews K, Rowland A, Pranjal A & Ebraheim N.  Cubital tunnel syndrome: Anatomy, clinical presentation, and management. J Orthop. 2018 Aug 16;15(3):832-836. doi: 10.1016/j.jor.2018.08.010.Wolny T, Fernandez-de-las-Penas C, Buzek T, Domin M, Granek A & Linek P. The Effects of Physiotherapy in the Treatment of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review. J Clin Med. 2022 Jul 21;11(14):4247. doi: 10.3390/jcm11144247.

During this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Christin Sadler.. Christin is a Massage Therapist, Ph.D student, researcher and professor at the University of Ottawa, in Ontario, Canada. During this episode Christin I discuss the myths within the Massage Therapy profession. Throughout this episode Christin discusses how to better evaluate information whether this be formal research, or information online. We also discuss published work Christin has either published, or been a part of. These topics include sleep, research mobilizations and central drivers for fatigue (which was particularly interesting for me). How have you come to better understand research? Comment below. _ *Episode Resources* Behm, D. G., Blazevich, A. J., Kay, A. D., & McHugh, M. (2016). Acute effects of muscle stretching on physical performance, range of motion, and injury incidence in healthy active individuals: A systematic review. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, 41(1), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2015-0235 Borges Do Nascimento, I. J., Beatriz Pizarro, A., Almeida, J., Azzopardi-Muscat, N., André Gonçalves, M., Björklund, M., & Novillo-Ortiz, D. (2022). Infodemics and health misinformation: A systematic review of reviews. Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 100(9), 544–561. https://doi.org/10.2471/BLT.21.287654 Dutil, C., Podinic, I., Featherstone, R. B., Eaton, A., Sadler, C. M., Goldfield, G. S., Hadjiyannakis, S., Gruber, R., Tremblay, M. S., Prud’homme, D., & Chaput, J.-P. (2023). Sleep and insulin sensitivity in adolescents at risk of type 2 diabetes: The Sleep Manipulation in Adolescents at Risk of Type 2 Diabetes randomized crossover study. SLEEP, zsad313. https://doi.org/10.1093/sleep/zsad313 Morris, Z. S., Wooding, S., & Grant, J. (2011). The answer is 17 years, what is the question: Understanding time lags in translational research. Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, 104(12), 510–520. https://doi.org/10.1258/jrsm.2011.110180 Sadler, C. M., & Cressman, E. K. (2019). Central fatigue mechanisms are responsible for decreases in hand proprioceptive acuity following shoulder muscle fatigue. Human Movement Science, 66, 220–230. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.humov.2019.04.0

During this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Krista Dicks. Krista is a Massage Therapist, clinic owner in Ottawa, Ontario in Canada. She is also the host of The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast.During this episode Krista offers great advice on how to build a career in manual therapy that is fruitful, versatile and sustainable.  Krista offers great advice If you are feeling stuck, bored, burned out, or you’re considering leaving the manual therapy profession this episode is for you!What has helped you reframe your career Comment below.

I'm struggling with an acute bout of back pain. This has never happened to me before. It's been difficult. On this episode I discuss my lesson learned. Whether you are clinician, or a patient, I hope there is something in it for you. What has helped you get through difficult times. Comment below.

During this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Cait Leavitt. Cait is a certified mental performance consultant with a Masters in Sports Psychology, residing on the West Coast of Canada.Cait discusses the various elements of Sports Psychology. We spoke at length about youth sports, long term injuries, recovery and concussions. Cait also outlined tools for finding personal identity outside of sports, as well as how to transition out of sports when faced with retirement or career ending injury. We also covered the topics of keeping sports fun, mental imagery, flexibility & safety. There’s a lot in this episode for parents, athletes and clinicians. Enjoy!Cait’s Website - www.mindwithmatter.ca

During this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Michael Collins. Michael is a social worker from Omagh, Northern Ireland. During this episode Michael talks about his life growing up in war and conflict. Through this experience, he began to struggle with behaviours and negative feelings. Over time he reframed his picture of himself, looking at the good, the bad & the ugly. In all this, he made positive changes and on his 50th birthday completed his first ironman. During this he’s also been able to find new purpose, confidence and a new reality._Buy Michael’s book: https://a.co/d/8NBd8UB

During this episode I review I’ve learned after a year of daily mediation for 365 days straight. _There’s a lot to unpack during this episode. Hopefully you find it valuable. I outline my experience, the positives, the negatives and the lessons learned._Do you use meditation as part of your selfceare routine. If so, how has it helped?_Subscribe to The Concast - New episodes Friday at 9am EST*🎧 Listen on - Anchor FM, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Breaker, YouTube, PocketCasts, RadioPublic, Overcast