Mechanical Care Forum

In episode 338 of season 9, I’m joined by Steven Heffner - he’s a chiropractor and diplomat in MDT who’s worked within an occupational medicine program with injured workers. We talk about the Value of a Mechanical exam with the injured worker - how he found himself working with this group of patients, the keys to being effective, special considerations that may differ from the standard patient, an...

In episode 337 of season 9, we continue our conversation with Meridith Geer, a clinician working within a military base but with a specific interest and niche practice in women’s health. She shares more about the value of a mechanical exam in women’s health including a developing study she’s collecting data for, who she receives referrals from, tips related to effectively assessing, and more. This...

In episode 336 of season 9 I’m joined by Meridith Geer - she’s a diplomat in MDT working within the US military and she’s developed a focus on women’s health. We talk about the Value of a Mechanical exam within women’s health. She shares her professional journey, how she found herself headed in this direction, how her mechanical training has influenced her examination and treatment of this patient...

In episode 335 of season nine we continue our conversation with Mr. David pleaser, an instructor for the McKenzie Institute USA and a clinician who’s had the opportunity to educate and treat related to ergonomics. We continue talking about the value of a mechanical exam in ergonomics specifically in the dental industry but also apply to any other. This week on MCF!

In episode 334 of season 9 we’re joined by Mr. Dave Pleva of Addison, Illinois USA. He’s a diplomat in MDT, a clinical instructor for the McKenzie Institute USA, a physical therapist in an outpatient private practice with a specific interest and experience in ergonomic, specifically with the dental industry. We talk about his work with this group and about ergonomics in general. This week on MCF!

In episode 333 our second episode of season 9 we continue our conversation with Dr Vikas Agarwal. He’s a board-certified internal medicine physician at St. Joseph medical center outside of Kansas City Missouri USA. He shares more on how he has integrated MDT into his medical training and practice. We also talk about two papers he’s published and more. This week on MCF!

In episode 332 our first episode of season 9 I’m joined but Dr Vikas Agarwal. He’s a board certified internal medicine physician at St. Joseph medical center outside of Kansas City, Missouri USA. He shares a bit about his practice, his philosophy of care, how he uses a mechanical exam in his practice and more. This week on MCF

In episode 331 of Season 8 we’re continuing our conversation with Dr. Stanley Paris. He continues sharing his thoughts on his assessment and treatment method he developed over many past decades, professionalism and how that impacts the public’s perception of us, how we advance os a profession and more. This week on MCF!

In episode 330 of season 8 I’m joined today but Dr. Stanley Paris. He talks about his professional journey, what he learned from his his mentors and teachers, a bit of history lesson on physical therapy and manual care, our challenges as a profession, and his approach including how it was developed and how he describes it. This week on MCF!

In episode 329 of season 8 of MCF we’ve got part 2 of my conversation with Dr. John Krauss with the Kaltenborn-Evjenth Orthopedic Manual Therapy approach. We talk more about the approach - what it is, its key principles and the misconceptions too. This week on MCF!

In episode 328 of season 8 we’re joined by Dr. John Krauss. He’s the program director at Oakland University in Michigan in the US and an instructor for the Kaltenborn-Evyjnth orthopedic manual therapy approach. We talk about his professional journey and what attracted him to pursue the Kaltenborn-Evjynth approach. We hear him walk us through a hypothetical patient from the perspective of his appro...

In episode 327 of season 8 of the Mechanical Care Forum we’re continuing our discussion with Dr. Chris Showalter of MAPS, Maitland-Australian Physiotherapy Seminars. We talk about key principles within the Maitland approach, orthopedic manual therapy associations, our challenges related to the promotion of our value in the public, and more. This week on MCF!

In episode 326 of season 8 I’m joined by Chris Showalter of MAPS, the Maitland-Australian Physiotherapy Seminars. He shares his professional journey, his influence from Geoffrey Maitland and exposure to other leaders including Robin McKenzie. He also gives an overview of the Maitland approach and what about it resonated with him. This week on MCF!

In episode 325 of season 8 we continue and conclude our conversation with Dr. Elaine Lonnemann. The Interim Associate Dean, College of Health Sciences at the University of St. Augustine and current president of the America academy of orthopedic manual physical therapists. She shares more about her time with Stanley Paris, a bit on AAOMPT, her views on membership and more. This week on MCF!

In episode 324 of season 8 of MCF I’m joined by Dr. Elaine Lonnemann, the Interim Associate Dean, College of Health Sciences at University of St. Augustine and current president of the America academy of orthopedic manual physical therapists. She shares her background, her time with Stanley Paris and why she gravitated toward his approach. This week on MCF!

In episode 323 of season 8 we’re re-airing episode 29 from over 6 years ago. It’s part 2 of my interview with Brian Mulligan. We talk about challenges, our strengths, a memorable patient experience, best resources, best advice and more. This week on MCF!

In episode 322 we’re bringing back a classic interview with internationally recognized authority and manual therapy concept founder of Mulligan Concepts, Brian Mulligan. We hear from him on his professional journey, some of how he discovered his approach to care and some of those who’ve influenced his path. This week on MCF!

In episode 321 of season 8 we’re concluding our conversation with Dr. Lisa DeStefano, a doctor of osteopathy and the program director for the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She shares more on their curriculum and interpretation of best practices of assessment and treatment, more on reliability and validity and a few recommended sources on function and manual medicine. T...

In episode 320 of season eight for talking today to Lisa DeStefano a doctor of osteopath, professor and program director at the Michigan State University College of osteopathic medicine. She talks about her professional background, major mentors who influenced her career path and some of the major tenants of her program’s approach. This week on MCF!

In episode 319 we're sharing a full, uncut, premium version of our new podcast to help you keep up with the scientific literature, Inside the Science. You'll hear a summary of the study, The Fear Reduction Exercised Early (FREE) approach to the management of low back pain in general practice: A pragmatic cluster- randomized controlled trial and a full discussion of the paper with the author, Dr. B...

In episode 318 of Season 8 of MCF we’re sharing a new resource and podcast called Inside the Science!  It’s an audio summary and review of relevant and important research for the musculoskeletal care clinician and discussion with the authors.  We all know it’s important to keep up with the literature but most of us fall short of reading and keeping up with peer reviewed studies as we should.  Insi...

In episode 317 of season 8, we continue our conversation with John Childs, the CEO and founding partner of Evidence in Motion. We talk about misconceptions of EIM, his thoughts on cash-based physical therapy, the future of our profession, best advice, and more. This week on MCF!

In episode 316 of season 8, we’re joined by Dr. John Childs, the founder, and CEO of Evidence in Motion(EIM). He shares a bit if his professional journey, some of the background of EIM, it’s primary tenants, his thoughts on gurus, and more. This week on MCF!

In episode 315 and joined again by a familiar name, Dr. Ron Donelson. We talk about improving the awareness of this important mechanical assessment to the larger primary care community. A resource to help you become the go-to clinician for primary care providers when it comes to back pain and really any musculoskeletal disorders. This week on MCF!

In episode 314 of season 8 we continue our conversation with Rob Wainner. He’s the Chief of Talent Development for Confluent Health. Rob shares his views on talent. What it is, how it’s identified, and how it’s developed. He also shares some resources and advice. This week on MCF!