Hosts: Carolyn McMakin, MA, DC & Kim Pittis, LCSP, (PHYS), MT

01:24 Core Training and Achievements 02:26 Flexibility and Adaptability in Practice 03:14 Neurotransmitter Workshop Insights 06:01 Case Study: Long COVID and Flexibility 19:28 Case Study: Hamstring Insertion Tendinopathy 30:55 The Importance of Safety in Treatment 33:41 Timing and Duration of Treatments 34:42 Patient Trauma History and Treatment Adjustments 36:03 Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy Case Study 38:03 Sensory Motor Cortex and Pain Pathways 40:29 Learning from Mistakes and Gaining Experience 55:38 Empowering Patients with CustomCare 58:38 Upcoming Courses and Announcements

**Clinical Approach and Techniques**

1. **Patient-Centric Treatment:** - FSM emphasizes the importance of listening to patients carefully to guide treatment decisions. - Clinicians using FSM adapt their approach based on feedback and patient response, applying both clinical judgment and the art of listening to the patient's body and its unique signals.

2. **Technical Insights and Innovations:** - Understanding the underlying neural and anatomical pathways is critical for effectively utilizing FSM. - Treatments often involve addressing nerve traction injuries, hypermobility, and unexpected anatomical variations, demonstrating FSM's adaptability in treating diverse conditions.

3. **Specific Cases and Challenges:** - FSM practitioners navigate complex cases such as chronic pain, long-term conditions like long COVID, and unique structural anomalies through a flexible and iterative approach. - Cases are often revisited and re-evaluated to adjust treatment plans, emphasizing the value of starting over and reassessing when results are not as expected.

**The Art and Science of Adaptation**

1. **Listening and Responding to the Tissue:** - Rather than imposing treatment, practitioners listen intently to what the tissue "tells" about its needs, allowing for a more natural and effective healing process. - This approach enhances the connection between clinician and patient, encouraging a more collaborative healing process.

2. **Harnessing Anatomical Knowledge:** - FSM practitioners possess a robust understanding of human anatomy, applying it creatively to solve complex medical puzzles. - Knowledge of specific structures, such as the operator membrane and its impact on conditions like hamstring tendinopathy, is vital for achieving successful outcomes.

**The Importance of Flexibility and Continuous Learning**

1. **Educational and Professional Growth:** - FSM emphasizes continuous learning and the importance of both successes and mistakes in professional development. - Clinicians are encouraged to embrace new techniques and adapt based on evolving evidence and patient feedback, ensuring ongoing improvement and innovation in patient care.

2. **Empowering Patients:** - By providing tools such as a CustomCare unit, FSM empowers patients, fostering a sense of control over their own healing process. - This empowerment plays a critical role in enhancing patient outcomes, especially when dealing with chronic or challenging conditions.