In episode 381 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. Ron Donelson and his book, Rapid Recoveries without Surgery. We talk about his professional first-hand experience which led him to learn a diagnostic process different but better than his original training had offered, the impression of his colleagues to this new diagnostic process, the four major parts of his book, why he believes the contents of the book have significant potential to improve care for too many, and plenty 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 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