In episode 389 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 Mr Wayne Rath and his recommendations of books to read from over 45 years of practice. Books from fathers of nonoperative orthopedic care like James Cyriax, John Mennell, Harry Farfan, and Malcomb Jayson to books in the social and behavioral sciences, like Albert Bandura, to texts on movement and arthrology and more! To hear the entire episode go to your favorite podcast player or go to www.mechanicalcareforum.com
Episode 377 - Martin and Simon: A Story of Years of Back Pain and Pain Meds Until Small Changes Discovered Which Resolved It All
In episode 377 we’re joined by Martin, a carpenter and student in Denmark and his physiotherapist Simon Simonsen. Martin shares how his pain began, how he was prescribed opioid pain medication and how that made him unable to function. He and Simon share about the process of recovery and ultimately where he is now. Martin’s story is, unfortunately, a common one of passive treatments and the lack of relief which is so commonly described. To hear the entire story go to your favorite podcast player, or go to www.mechanicalcareforum.com
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