The Concast

During this week’s episode I discuss some the things to consider when working towards with professional athletes or teams. I outline whether or not it’s worth getting a specific sports designation, how to gain experience when you have none, as well as whether or not you should work for free. What have been some of the challenges you’ve faced working with professional athletes?. Comment below! We’l...

On this week’s episode I discuss some of the things that have helped me build my business over the years. From financing, to marketing, I let you now what’s worked for me and not worked. Whether you are new to practice, or re-branding your current practice I hope you find value in today’s episode. What has helped you build, and maintain your allied health practice. Comment below! We’ll see you in...

On this week’s episode I speak with Dr. Julie Koudys. Julie is an Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator in the Department of Applied Disability Studies at Brock University, Ontario, Canada. Julie is a Registered Psychologist and a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst at the doctoral level and has worked with children and youth with ASD, developmental disabilities, learning disorders, and menta...

Last week Shoppers Drug Mart, a division of Loblaws, bought Canada’s largest corporately owned outpatient healthcare company, Lifemark. The sale price, $845 000 000. A big number! Since that time I have a number of conversations with my colleagues, as well as a few people have reached out to ask me my opinions on the sale. This got me thinking about things and I share some of them in the this week...

During this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Christina Prevett . Christina is a physical therapist and Phd candidate practicing in North Carolina, USA, with a special interest in exercise for the older adult. During this episode Christina and I discussed frailty, accurately dosed exercise for older adults and whether high risk groups benefit from more intense resistance training. Lastly...

During this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Mike Reoch. Mike is an RMT from Vancouver, British Colombia, Canada with a special interest in persistent pain. During this episode Mike and I discussed what persistent pain is, strategies to management it and the lessons we have learned along the way. Lastly, we discussed how making mistakes in practice and not solely focusing on outcomes mi...

During this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Jennifer Stacy Jennifer is an RMT from Chilliwack, British Colombia, Canada with a special interest in hyper mobility disorders. During this episode Jennifer and I discussed the types of hyper mobility disorders, diagnostic criteria used in their diagnosis and common conditions that also present in this population. Lastly, we discussed interv...

During this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Mark Rocca. Mark is a chiropractor from Barrie, Ontario, Canada with a special interest in the sport of cycling. During this episode Mark and I discussed periodization and program for cyclists, rest and recovery as well rehabilitation concerns when managing the cycling community. It was a great conversation and I learned a lot. I hope you...

During this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Whitney Lowe. Whitney is an international Massage Therapy Educator from the United States, with a career spanning of 3 decades. During this episode Whitney and I discussed the evolution of the Massage Therapy industry, Massage Therapy Education and business. When I was a student in Massage Therapy school I remember consuming Whitney’s content...

During this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Ashley Brzezicki. Ashley is a massage therapist and death doula practicing in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. During this episode we discuss life, death, grief, hospice and palliative care. We also discuss the topic of offering support to an individual and their loved ones as they are dying. While this topic can be difficult for many, I hope...

Thank you, thank you, thank you ! 48 more episodes. What a journey it's been. During this episode I outline some of this year's most popular episodes and interesting comments. Thank you again for those that have supported, commented, like and shared the podcast this year. Enjoy your holiday season this year and we'll see you in the next one !

This year’s 5 featured wines are as follows: 5.St Huberts The Stag Cab Sauv 2016 4.Rock point Pinot Noir 2018 3.Umerto Cesari Liano - Sangiovese - Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 2.Koonuga Hill Cab-Shiraz 2019 And #1……you’ll have to listen to the episode for that! What’s your favourite wine? Comment below and we’ll see you in the next one.

One of the things I’ve teaching and self-reflecting on this past year in practice is my intent while practicing. It’s taken some time, but I feel us though I’ve finally realized what my two primary goals are within each treatment. This process was long, continues to evolve and leads to a host of questions I ask myself on a regular basis. During today’s episode I share that process with you. What i...

Up to 43% of men and 6% of women will get a hernia throughout their life. Of that, up 15% can have substantial post-surgical complications. The most type common area for a hernia to occur is in the inguinal canal or groin. There are many variations of hernias with the primary types being direct or indirect. During this episode I discuss the global consensus on hernias and the lack of research for...

For years I’ve dealt with feelings of inadequacy around success. I often pay attention to what people say. There could be 100 positive comments about my work, and I’ll hold on to the 1 comment that is unfavourable. How do we control the negative self-talk many call “imposter syndrome”. Are there ways to help it and is this something that gets better with age? These are the questions I try and tack...

Groin injuries are a very common lower limb musculoskeletal injury that can plague athletes in all sports. Commonly suffered in, but not isolated to field sports, the most commonly injured muscle is the adductor longus. This can cause symptoms of groin pain, tightness and weakness. During this week’s episode I discuss popular exercises used to address groin injury, which can hopefully help reduce...

This is one of the most common questions I get from patients, colleagues and friends. During this week’s episode I discuss the topic of concussion prevention and whether we can truly prevent or mitigate risk of injury. I also outline some of the popular marketing strategies in the world of concussion prevention. Have you heard of any of the topics in today’s episode? Comment below and we'll see yo...

This past week I was tagged in a post on Facebook with this very question. Amongst the comments there were questions about Dr. notes, assessment, treatment and much more. It also wouldn’t be 2021, without a few laughter emojis and passive aggressive comments towards the original person who posted. The post did get me thinking about this question. I thought maybe rather than write a response I’d ta...

There’s nothing better than getting back from a great run. Running is so popular for the simple fact that all you have to do is start doing it. The entry to the sport is often cheap in terms of monetary output. There are also many great benefits to running including improvement in cardiovascular health and endurance. Not to mention all of the amazing running communities that exist worldwide that a...

Trying to get your Massage Therapy license following graduation can be one of the most stressful things a student goes through. With the uncertainty of the exam it’s often difficult to know how, or what to study to become successful. During this week's episode I provide a few tips I think have worked well in my 15 years of preparing students for the OSCE. What helped you pass your exam and get you...

ACL injuries are so prevalent in athletes and the general population. From acute traumatic events, to seemingly benign plant and twist injuries on the soccer field, or ski hill ACL, injuries cause allot of upset. Further aggravation is caused by a long recovery process post-surgery, if that is the route you decide to take. During this week's episode I discuss all things ACL. Have you torn your ACL...

Earlier this week I saw a young man riding his bike with his helmet on and chin strap undone.  As he road past me I thought to myself, "that is about as useless as trying to cut a tree down with a butter knife". Helmets have been around forever. As technology advances helmets become better.  Unfortunately, amongst the great advancements there unfair claims made in the marketing of certain types of...

TOS ! TOS ! TOS! One of the most popular syndromes taught in massage therapy school is thoracic outlet syndrome. This is a compression syndrome, similar to carpal syndrome syndrome, but involves structures of the neck. Depending on the individual the brachial plexus, subclavian vein or artery may be compromised leading to a variety of patient presentations. Luckily surgery and invasive medical pro...

I’ve never understood the diagnosis of bursitis outside of traumatic, or infectious. A bursa is a sac of fluid, or a fluid filled shape in the body responsible for managing compressive, tensile and other forces that go on within the body as we move. I’ve often wonder, are we making an injury out of something that is simply a normal process of stress, strain and movement within the body? I discuss...

As some of you know I got a puppy. His name is Huxley and he is a 10 week old yellow lab. Now that I am a dog father I have to try and figure things out and fast. It’s been a challenge to say the least. Shout out to all of the human parents out there, I have no idea how you do it! During this week’s episode I discuss what my puppy has taught me in the first 3 weeks of having him. What lessons have...