The Modern Pain Podcast

Diego Hidalgo a Spanish physiotherapist and osteopath discusses their recent paper - ‘It’s all connected, so it all matters’ - the fallacy of osteopathic anatomical possibilism.In the podcast they discuss:• Anatomical Possibleism in Osteopathy and PT• Anatomy, Pathologization, and Pain Discussion• Pain Treatment and Cultural Differences• Concerns Over Over-Diagnosing

In this conversation, Mark Kargela interviews Michael Shacklock about his journey and influences in the field of neurodynamics. They discuss the transition from the traditional view of neural tension testing to neurodynamics, the influence of pain science on clinical practice, and the importance of integrating the biological examination with psychosocial factors. Michael also share

To go deeper and get support in your practice make sure you check out our community In this conversation, Mark Kargela interviews Jason Silvernail about the definition and description of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (OMPT). They discuss the misconceptions and misunderstandings surrounding manual therapy and how OMPT differs from other forms of manual therapy. They also highli

In this conversation, Mark Kargela interviews Ian Harris, an orthopedic surgeon and researcher, about the challenges and problems in healthcare. Ian discusses his journey from being a practicing surgeon to becoming interested in the scientific method and evidence-based medicine. He talks about the resistance he has faced in challenging the status quo and the difficulties in changin

In this episode, physiotherapist Adam Dobson discusses lumbar radiculopathy and its management. He highlights the challenges in assessing and diagnosing lumbar radiculopathy, emphasizing the importance of precise terminology and understanding mixed presentations. Adam also explains the role of the neurological examination and the stepped-care approach in managing lumbar radiculopat

Simon Kelly discusses his journey as a healthcare professional and his exploration of the role of physiotherapy in pain management. He questions the necessity of physiotherapy for every individual and the challenges of building a virtual practice. Simon also delves into the limitations of the biomedical model of medicine and the need for a more holistic approach.*******************

SummaryIn this conversation, Mark Kargela interviews Seth Peterson about various topics in physical therapy practice and education. They discuss the challenges of PT education, the role of manual therapy, the influence of social media on PT practice, the importance of mentorship, the value of communication in PT practice, the state of continuing education in PT, and the role of PTs

Dr. Howard Schubiner discusses the link between childhood trauma and pain, as well as the brain's role in creating pain. He highlights the challenges in training healthcare professionals to understand and address mind-body pain. Dr. Schubiner introduces the symptom perception model and explains the process of pain reprocessing therapy. He emphasizes the importance of ruling ou

In this conversation, Derek discusses his journey in pain rehabilitation and the challenges faced in providing comprehensive care. He emphasizes the need for prevention and early intervention in pain management, as well as the importance of addressing the biopsychosocial factors that contribute to pain. Derek also shares strategies for introducing new narratives to patients and ove

Join the Modern Pain Pro communityIn this conversation, Mark Kargela and Logan Buckley discuss the importance of communication in physiotherapy and how improv can enhance patient care. Logan shares his journey from being a physical therapist to discovering improv and how it has impacted his communication skills. They explore the role of communication in working with persistent pain