In episode 384 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. Eric Hegedus and Dr. Chad Cook and their book Orthopedic Physical Examination Tests. We talk about the organization of the book, a few examples of orthopedic tests in the book, how they encourage clinicians to proceed with their physical examination going forward, and more.
Episode 375 - Simon and Taruna Rijwani: A Story of Struggle From Years of Back Pain and Two Prior Surgeries Since Adolescence, but Finally Relief and Control
In episode 375 we’re joined by Simon, a mathematician in a neuroscience lab at John’s Hopkins in Arlington, Virginia USA and his therapist Taruna Rijhwani. Simon shares his 10-year history of back and leg pain and two subsequent surgeries, his inability to hold down his job, sit, focus and multitask and enjoy tennis normally. He and Taruna share his experience of steady but definite progress and the keys which got him there. To hear the entire story go to your favorite podcast player, or go to www.mechanicalcareforum.com
Episode 364 - Dr. Tim Zelch: A Listener's Reaction on Dry Needling
In episode 364 we highlight another listeners reaction to our previous experts and episodes on the topic of dry needling. Dr. Tim Zelch a diplomat and fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists and also trained in dry needling shares his takeaways from the previous two episodes with Dr. Joe Donnelly and Dr. Ron Schenk, and he shares his own experience with dry needling to wrap up this miniseries. You can hear the entire episode on your favorite podcast player or at www.mechanicalcareforum.com