The Mechanical Care Forum

In episode 289 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're re-airing part two of  episode 88 with professor Tamar Pincus. She's a researcher of psychology and low back pain. We dive deeper into effective methods to identify when attitudes and beliefs are interfering with recovery, some valuable resources and scientific studies and more! This week on MCF!   We hope to deliver this content to the committed...

In episode 288 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're re-airing part one of episode 88 with Professor Tamar Pincus of London, England. She's a researcher focusing her work on psychology of low back pain. She shares her work, a relevant quote, keys to effectively identify and assist patients who are psychologically affected by low back pain and more! This week on MCF!   We hope to deliver this content...

In episode 287 of the Mechanical Care Forum, I conclude my conversation with Mr. Peter Schoch and Mr. Mark Cheel. We further discuss the delivery of a proper mechanical exam in the emergency department. We also hear about an orthopedic and neurological screening as well as the local diploma practicum site there in Geelong, Australia. This week on MCF!   We hope to deliver this content to the commi...

In episode 286 of the Mechanical Care Forum, I'm joined by Peter Schoch and Mark Cheel of Geelong, Australia. They share their experience of applying a proper mechanical exam in the Emergency Department. How it's done and what it can do for that population of patients. This week on MCF!   We hope to deliver this content to the committed professional who wants to improve his/her care and we hope to...

In episode 285 of the Mechanical Care Forum, I've got the conclusion of my interview with Michelle Miller, a mechanical assessment and treatment expert. She shares how she's delivering best care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions via Tele health and through in-home and in-workplace visits. This week on MCF!   We hope to deliver this content to the committed professional who wants to impr...

In episode 284 of the Mechanical Care Forum, I'm speaking with Ms. Michelle Miller. She's a physical therapist, a diplomat in MDT and a previous diploma program clinical instructor. She shares a bit of her journey, her transition from student to teacher and some on her experience delivering clinical care in the military setting. This week on MCF!   We hope to deliver this content to the committed...

In episode 283 of the Mechanical Care Forum, I'm bringing the conclusion of my interview with Mr. Richard Rosedale, the international director of education for the McKenzie Institute International.  We continue talking about change, what's changing, what's not, and the reasons behind them.  Richard also shares many resources offered by the Institute and upcoming opportunities as well.  This week o...

In episode 282 of the Mechanical Care Forum, I'm joined by Richard Rosedale, the international director of education for the McKenzie Institute International. We're talking about the evolution of this mechanical assessment and treatment system - what's changing, what's not and why. This week on MCF!     We hope to deliver this content to the committed professional who wants to improve his/her care...

In episode 281 of the Mechanical Care Forum, I conclude my conversation with Dr. Di Wu of Montreal, Quebec Canada. He discusses his practice treating pelvic pain and pelvic associated disorders using a mechanical assessment and treatment approach. He shares about examining, treating and educating his patients, resources and more. This week on MCF!   We hope to deliver this content to the committed...

In episode 280 of the Mechanical Care Forum, I'm joining by Dr. Di Wu. He's an orthopedic surgeon by training but now practices as a physiotherapist in the Montreal, Quebec Canada area. He talks about his change of direction in his career, why he did it and what he's learned. He also shares about the pelvic pain patient population, a particular group of patients he's focusing effort toward. This w...

In episode 279 of the Mechanical Care Forum, I've got part 2 of my interview with Dr. Stephanie Lowery, a diplomat in MDT and private practice owner with a niche clinic specializing in pelvic floor dysfunction. She talks more about her training, some technical considerations and important information to gather from this population of patients and more. This week on MCF!   We hope to deliver this c...

In episode 278 of the Mechanical Care Forum, I'm joined by Dr. Stephanie Lowery, a diplomat in MDT and private practice owner with a specialization in pelvic floor dysfunction. She shares about her professional journey, her decision to develop a special service line for the pelvic floor dysfunction population and more. This week on MCF!   We hope to deliver this content to the committed profession...

In episode 277 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we conclude the recap of the Mechanical Care Everywhere Peru 2019 effort. Betsy Scudder, Lynn Grimm, Daniel Jusinski, and Susan Lawrence. They share some patient experiences, the value of co-assessing and treating, and some impressions of the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu. This week on MCF!   We hope to deliver this content to the committed professional w...

In episode 276, four members of the Mechanical Care Everywhere Peru 2019 team share about the week. Allison Norton, Lee Poston, Grant "Wattie" Watson and Sara Shupe explain what we did, the experience of giving to the underserved, sharing a more active, patient-centered approach to local students and working together. Part 1 of the MCE Peru 2019 effort, this week on MCF!   We hope to deliver this...

In episode 275 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're continuing the re-airing of episode 10 , my 2014 interview with Grant "Wattie" Watson. He shares his most valuable resources, scientific studies which have influenced his clinical behavior, best advice and more. This week on MCF!   We hope to deliver this content to the committed professional who wants to improve his/her care and we hope to do it...

In episode 274 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're re-airing episode 10 , my 2014 interview with Grant "Wattie" Watson. He shares his professional journey, what he's learned from the vast experience of teaching MDT across the globe, a great quote which illustrates what we do and more. This week on MCF!   We hope to deliver this content to the committed professional who wants to improve his/her car...

In episode 273 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're joined by a number of recognizable people sharing some brief highlights from the 2019 Diplomat-Faculty Symposium in Miami, Florida USA. Well known leaders in the MDT community and the topics they presented. Keeping you up to date on what's being studied, how this assessment is being utilized, and where we're headed. This week on MCF!   We hope to...

In episode 272 of the Mechanical Care Forum, it's part two with Ms. Synthia Molina, a specialist in breakthroughs and best practices in the healthcare industry. She shares more on survival of the fittest, how an organization should assess their market and competition and best advice. This week on MCF!   We hope to deliver this content to the committed professional who wants to improve his/her care...

In episode 271 of the Mechanical Care Forum, I'm joined by Ms. Synthia Molina, a specialist in breakthroughs and best practices for leaders in healthcare. She shares her professional background, ideas on what makes a good and bad manager, and the coming shift in healthcare from volume to value. This week on MCF!   We hope to deliver this content to the committed professional who wants to improve h...

In episode 270 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we conclude our conversation with Ms. Kristi Maguire. She shares more on being a mentor and on effectively utilizing a mechanical assessment approach. Then we have a discussion on a patient she saw on her part B course which I attended. She shares great assessment and examination insights and finally some best advice. This week on MCF!   We hope to deli...

In episode 269 of the Mechanical Care Forum, I'm joined in part one by Ms. Kristi Maguire. She's a diplomat in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, an instructor for the McKenzie Institute USA and a practicing therapist and mentor for Integrated Musculoskeletal Care.  She shares her story, some of her thoughts on initially learning and pursuing mechanical assessment training, mentoring and more.  Thi...

In episode 268 of the Mechanical Care Forum, I'm speaking with Dr. Matthew Grimm. An orthopedic surgeon who is also certified in MDT. He talks about his use of MDT in his practice, how he utilizes it in a fast-paced and high volume orthopedic clinic, and gives his perspective on the utility of diagnosing mechanically. This week on MCF!   We hope to deliver this content to the committed professiona...

In episode 267 of the Mechanical Care Forum, I'm speaking with Mr. Bill Hodges. He's not a healthcare professional or an industry leader or author or researcher either. Just a guy who's had his own struggle with back pain. But there's more to the story - including his exposure to a resource which has helped him tremendously and with which he's shared with countless others. It's a great story with...

In episode 266 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we conclude our conversation with Dr. Greg Lehman.  A chiropractor, physiotherapist and course instructor.  He shares his view of the McKenzie method, his approach to assessment and pain education, a time when he struggled, and more.  This week on MCF!   We hope to deliver this content to the committed professional who wants to improve his/her care and...

In episode 265 of the Mechanical Care Forum, I'm driving by Greg Lehman of Toronto Ontario Canada, a physiotherapist, chiropractor, and educator. He shares his story including some influential mentors, his views on palpation, assessment and treatment, paint size and more. This week on MCF!   We hope to deliver this content to the committed professional who wants to improve his/her care and we hope...