The Concast

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 outsid...

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...

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...

In today’s episode we have a random thoughts part 2. From tendon loading to the price of deodorant, there’s a lot in this one!  Check it out and comment below the most random thought of the episode!

In today’s episode I discuss the topic of re-injury. We all get injured. One thing we are all interested in, is getting re-injured less.  While there is never a quick fix for anything, during this episode I break down some things I understand may be important when addressing the topic of persistent re-injuries.  From stress and strain on tissue, to load management and recovery, there are several k...

In today’s episode I talk about facial pain. 1/3 of non-dental facial pain is idiopathic, meaning without a specific cause. During this episode l discuss the 6 major classifications of facial pain along with the psycho social impacts of facial pain sufferers. I round off the episode by discussing what I’m currently doing in clinic with people struggling with facial pain. Do you suffer from facial...

In today’s episode we try and tackle wrist pain. _ Let’s be honest, wrist pain is a difficult thing to manage.  _ During this episode I discuss how I see wrist pain. I cover the questions I ask, observations I make and management tools I’ve found to be helpful. _ I also outline, more common wrist injuries, range of motion and load intolerance and some strategies to try and help alleviate symptoms....

During today’s episode I tackle something I’ve been thinking about for years, the ever difficult question of iatrogenic factors in clinical practice.  An iatrogenic side effect is an illness or symptom, caused by a medical procedure, intervention and/or provider.  I discuss how I see this topic, the things I am paying attention to in my own practice as I try to achieve the best results for the peo...

During this episode I discuss Dupuytren’s Disease/Contracture.  I outline causes of the contracture, demographics and what increases the likelihood of gene expression.  I also discuss prevention strategies, as well as things that increase recurrence rates follow medical procedures.  We also take a look at the most common treatment interventions for Dupuytren’s Contracture: open partial fasciotomy,...

During this episode I had a great chat with Tyler Pearce. Tyler is Massage Therapist and Strength Coach with a background in Kinesiology. He has a practice in the Niagara region of Canada.  During this episode we discussed working with athletes in both professional and amateur sports.  We discussed topics from, return-to-sport metrics, to the unique demands of working with athletes in both the on-...

I’ve been alcohol free for 1-year.  This is what I’ve learned. 

I’ve just finished my fourth season of the show. This is what I’ve learned.  Thank you to all this years’ guests. Thank you to those that continue to support the show.  See you January 5, for season #5. 

During this episode I discuss my journey through life as an introvert. I start by covering a bit of my back story on how I became more introverted. _ Next, I outline a common topic introverts face, projection. I also provide useful strategies for handling projection.  _ Lastly, I summarize strategies I have implemented in my own life that have helped me navigate the world more confidently and with...

During this episode I discuss palpation as a skill.  I open the episode with the topic of inter/intra rater reliability in research and how it relates to the topic of palpation.  I discuss what I think are some of the positives and negatives in the broader discussion of palpation as part of the clinical picture and learning. Along the way I provide examples of how I use palpation in my practice, h...

During this episode I had the pleasure of having a discussion with Dr. Lara Armstrong.  Lara is a Naturopath with a special interest in peri-menopause and menopausal symptoms, as well as fertility.  During this episode we outline symptoms of menopause, discuss the importance hormones play in symptom presentation, as well as ways to manage health during this time.  Lara also outlines the benefits,...

Depending on what you read, approximately 30% of people have a significant fear of public speaking. During this episode I discuss what I’ve learned after years of public speaking myself.  I divide the speech delivery process into 4 phases: preparation, before, during & after.  For each stage I provide personal tips & tricks I’ve learned over the years, as well as personal stories. Do you h...

I was sent a news citing the connection between Parkinson’s disease and playing football.  As it peaked my interest, I decided to look at the article further as well as the studies cited in the article.  During this episode I lend my thoughts on the potential link between the two.  I hope you enjoy it. I’ve listed all the referenced studies and articles below.  *Episode Resources* Global news arti...

During this episode I discuss manual therapy techniques. I cover what I think are the the 2 primary categories of techniques.  I also outline the most well understood mechanisms for how techniques affect the people that we see. I give insight into my favourite techniques to perform and why. I end the episode lending my thoughts on technique specific courses, as well as review therapeutic intent an...

During this episode I discuss scoliosis. _ I cover the diagnosis of scoliosis, severity of curves, sex differences and structural versus functional scoliosis.  _ I also think about the conservative management of scoliosis including watch and wait strategies, out-patient exercise programs, bracing and in-patient rehabilitation programs. _ Do you have scoliosis and did this episode help clear up any...

During this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Ashley Brzezicki. I asked Ashley to return, due to the popularity and feedback we received from her first time on the show in episode #97. Ashley is a massage therapist and death doula practicing in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada.  During this episode we discuss life, death, grief, palliative care, attachment and resistance to death, contempl...

On this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Niall Collins.  Niall is a director, cinematographer and editor from Toronto, Ontario in Canada.  During this episode Niall discusses his career in story telling. He outlines the things he has learned on producing shows like Dragon’s Den and Family Feud and how that can translate to making content online. There are a lot of great tips during this...

I’ve been thinking randomly about a few different topics lately.  For today’s episode I’ve summarized all of them. These are things in healthcare that I continue to ponder on an ongoing basis.  Am I the only one? Hopefully not, comment below !

During this episode, I review the 6th Consensus statement for concussion in sport: a summary from the international conference held last year in Amsterdam.  This is the first consensus statement that has been published in 6 years. I thought I would go through the paperand lend some thoughts. Is there anything during this episode that was new for you in the concussion world? Comment below!  *Episod...

During this episode I had the pleasure of having a conversation with Beth McNally.  Beth is a clinical nutritionist and co-founder of TD1 nutrition. TD1 nutrition helps to educate and support families with resources and nutritional interventions, as they navigate the complex world of Type 1 Diabetes. During this episode Beth covers a number of topics including the psycho social affects of having T...