In episode 372 we’re joined by Mary, a nurse with a sudden onset of knee pain, a diagnosis from an orthopedist of osteoarthritis and a bone spur, and not much hope. She and her therapist, Stephen, share her outlook before having seen him, how she felt when she received her diagnosis, Stephens observations which led him to believe she might be able to recovery without the need for the suggested knee surgery, the ultimate outcome and more. This week on MCF!
Episode 371 - Deb Collins and Michael Dyck: A Story of Widespread, Debilitating Pain and Finally Full Recovery
In episode 371 we’re continuing with our series of patient experiences with their therapist. This week Deb Collins, of Montreal, Quebec Canada joins us with her therapist Michael Dyck of Active Solutions Physiotherapy. Deb shares her struggle with a wide range of pain after a motor vehicle accident and a long list of practitioners and attempts to try to resolve it without success, until she began working with Michael. This is a great illustration of the benefits of an attentive clinician and patient committed to the process. This week on MCF!
Episode 292 - David Hunter, part 1: Osteoarthritis
In episode 292 of Season 7 I'm joined by professor David Hunter of Sydney Australia. He's an international authority on osteoarthritis and a strong proponent of more active and patient-involved approaches to care. He shares a bit on his professional journey including a personal story which influenced his professional direction, some impressive numbers related to the prevalence of osteoarthritis and the more common treatment and more. This week on MCF!