In episode 383 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we’re continuing with season 12. We’re spotlighting important books related to our field of conservative care of musculoskeletal disorders. This week we have Dr. Adriaan Louw and his series of books on pain neuroscience education written for the patient. We talk about where the idea of these books came from, some of the titles in the series, some of the educational illustrations and analogies he includes in the books and uses for his patients, and more. To hear the entire episode go to your favorite podcast player or go to www.mechanicalcareforum.com
Episode 378 - Sudha and Aileen: A Story of Vision Problems, Headaches and Scary Diagnoses but Answers Through Movement
In episode 378 we’re joined by Sudha, an economist and mother of two children and her physical therapist Aileen Cuenca. Sudha shares her lengthy struggle with visual disturbance, headaches, neck and back tension, a scary diagnosis and the long-overdue relief she finally found through a movement approach. She and Aileen share about the solutions they found together and how she’s doing now, just three appointments later. To hear the entire story go to your favorite podcast player, or go to www.mechanicalcareforum.com
Episode 376 - Hunter and Ryan: A Story of Years of Migraine Headaches Complicated With Medication Side-Effects, but a Solution With Small, Easy-To-Do Movements
In episode 376 we’re joined by Hunter, a student at Virginia Tech University and her therapist Ryan Tauzell. Hunter shares her long history of migraine headaches since childhood, her side effects from medication often bad enough she chose to deal with the headaches, her inability to focus, exercise and remain socially active due to the pain, and finally where she found relief. She and Ryan share her experience of discovering one movement which put her in control of the pain and other associated symptoms. This week on MCF!