In episode 374 we’re joined by Dulcy, a retired hospital foundation Vice President in Leesburg, Virginia USA and her therapist Kristina. Dulcy shares her 4 months history of neck and shoulder pain after a fall, her inability to sleep, sit, and function, the unfortunate failure of traditional medical care and physical therapy, the serious nature of her outlook due to her medical doctor’s comment on the MRI findings and the potential of the possible future surgery and how Kristina’s care and guidance provided relief she doubted she might ever experience. To hear the entire story go to your favourite podcast player, or go to www.mechanicalcareforum.com
Episode 373 - Rick and Susan Wood: A Story of Bilateral Thigh Pain, Inability to Walk, Suggested Spine Surgery and Eventually Zero Pain, No Operation Necessary
In episode 373 of Season 11 we're joined by Rick, a 67 year old male retired from the telecommunications industry who began having bilateral thigh pain and inability to walk. He was diagnosed by his doctor of having spinal stenosis and told he could try physical therapy but may need surgery. We also speak with Susan Wood, his physical therapist who made some observations of his history and his physical examination which didn't match up with the classic stenosis presentation. Rick and Susan recount his response to the care Susan gave him and we hear how he's doing now, months later, pain free and nearly back to full function. This week on MCF!
Episode 372 - Mary and Stephen: A Story of 9 Months of Knee Pain, Hopelessness Until Trusting Stephen
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!