BACKchat

Today’s BACKchat is a BACKchat podcast with a difference… as I am discussing an area of Chiropractic that influences the professions politics and education in Australia.

I will preface by releasing a Facebook post I sent to some Australian FB forums :

The Rubicon conference is coming to Melbourne on April 8th and 9th, 2017.

Rubicon states :

For some, there is uncertainty about the role of the Rubicon group . BACKchat podcast has asked to interview an Executive Director of Rubicon -Dr Gerry Clum – for an open discussion, transparency and look to answer some misconceptions. Gerry has kindly accepted.

I asked some forums – from all persuasions – to submit some questions and I have included some in the podcast. We have made the final call on this based on the duration of the podcast – we can’t be here for hours – and keeping this to relevance to Australia.

So firstly, a Biog of Dr Gerry Clum

Dr. Gerry Clum is a 1973 graduate of the Palmer College of Chiropractic who has been active in the educational and infrastructure aspects of the chiropractic profession throughout his entire career. Dr. Clum served for 30 years as the president of Life Chiropractic College West in the San Francisco area and presently holds a faculty appointment at Life University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA and serves as the Executive Director of a collaboration of seven chiropractic institutions from three continents known as The Rubicon Group. Dr. Clum has served as an officer or member of the board of directors of the Council on Chiropractic Education (US), the Association of Chiropractic Colleges, the World Federation of Chiropractic, the International Chiropractors Association, the Integrated Health Policy Consortium and the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress.

Q2 What’s been the win/losses for Chiropractic in the USA and what can we learn from this in Australia?

Q3 We have all heard of the Sackett triad to improve patient outcomes that include clinical experience AND patient values and expectations AND best available clinical evidence. How do we reconcile the paucity of Chiropractic research between these other two elements?

Q4 For Chiropractic students in first year Chiropractic , who probably don’t understand the divisions in chiropractic , the profession has had its splits. Historically, it was the straights vs mixers and now I guess we have the hard core evidence based Vs the hard core vitalists and the rest of the profession , somewhere in between. With your career in education , what’s your interpretation of this chiropractic landscape , Gerry?

Q6 If we turn to the Australian landscape, we have a situation of the four universities with RMIT, Macquarie ,Murdoch and CQU . Why do you think there is a need for the development of a private college in Australia?

Q7 Chiropractors have been criticized with not being collaborative…I think some comes that our teaching clinics for students are not in settings that necessarily involve podiatrists, psychologists, exercise physiologists or even physiotherapists or even GPs etc .What is your view of chiropractors being collaborative vs working in silos?

As we know in life we have supporters and adversaries, when anyone takes a strong strand on something. What I really appreciate here Gerry is that we have met only once very briefly years ago when you were in Australia. Hence there is no background connection.

These are the questions – unedited with the name of the author attached – as I mentioned would happen on the post.

Q8 From Chiropractor – Stewart Ward. Why does the Rubicon feel it has the mandate to interfere with Australian educational standards?

Q9 From Chiropractor – Alex Fielding. What is Rubicon’s definition of subluxation and what high impact research does it know of discussing its impact on human health

Q10 From Chiropractor – Andrew Fielding. What is Rubicon’s views of the biopsychosocial model of health care?

Q11 From Chiropractor – Andrew Fielding. Why does Rubicon attempt to limit chiropractic’s scope to purely subluxation, given the paucity of evidence regarding the subluxations existence?

Q12 From Chiropractor – Andrew Fielding. What has Rubicon done to improve the educational standards of chiropractors?

Q13 From Chiropractor Mike Swain. Does the traditional principles of Chiropractic mean to advocate practice/education standards from 1895?

Q14 From Chiropractor – Matthew Bulman. What is the Rubicon’s position on commonly accepted public health measures, specifically vaccination? Does the new school in Adelaide plan to incorporate commonly accepted public health measures, such as the benefits of vaccination, into its curriculum.

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1. What is the most common condition you sees but may not operate on?

Jason works in a group practice, OrthoSport Victoria in Richmond, – www.osv.com.au and also has a public appointment at Dandenong Hospital

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Dr Brandon Brock’s BIOG:

Dr. Brandon Brock is an American Chiropractor that specializes in neurological rehabilitation. Brandon works as a clinician at multiple healthcare facilities including Cerebrum Health Centers and is a clinical educator and curriculum developer with Functional Neurology Seminars, along with completing education at his own site DrBrockLectures.com.

Brandon is also a Nurse Practitioner that utilizes conventional medicine and procedural practices for patient care. Dr. Brock is currently doing a doctorate in clinical implementation and quality improvement from Duke University and a post doctorate program as a global clinical research scholar from Harvard University. His blended education, clinical implementation experience, research knowledge, educational expertise and patient treatment approach makes him multi-dimensional from the perspective of patient care.

1. What are the top three things that children are dealing with right now when it comes to proper development and health outside of third world countries.

1. What are some signs that your child may exhibit that suggests a child may need to see a healthcare professional in order to get a diagnosis for a condition that could lead to treatment?

1. What are some things that you can do from a dietary and lifestyle perspective to help a child develop appropriately from a neurological perspective, given there is no major illness, genetic disorder or other pathology

1. What are some things that you can do from a nutritional or supplemental perspective to help a child develop appropriately from a neurological perspective, given there is no major illness, genetic disorder or other pathology.

1. What are common medication classes used in childhood developmental disorders and what are the pros and the cons?

1. What are some alternative practices being utilized that offer promising changes from an implementation perspective and may demonstrate efficacy as research and various controlled studies are performed

1. What are important factors in education that will help the brain of a child develop symmetrically, appropriately and hopefully reach it’s genetic potential?

1. What sports or athletic activities should parents or guardians be cautious of as it relates to protecting a child from have neurological compromise during development? What about using one’s head in soccer?

Brandon’s next speaking engagement in Australia is as follows:

Mindd International Forum 2017 Program, 20-21 May, UNSW Sydney

Brandon Brock, DC  is the keynote speaker and  will lead a Masterclass in Functional Neurology and Nutrition with a focus on a brain-based approach to chronic infections and auto-immune conditions.

Mindd Foundation is a not-for-profit health promotion trust (founded in 2005) and dedicated to expediting effective Integrative healthcare to Australian children.

For more details, please check – www.mindd.org

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BACKchat is about being your best. It does this by exploring the 5 pillars of health.

In this podcast, Paul and Anthony discuss key moments from each of the sixteen BACKchat podcasts in 2016.

BACKchat refers to being your best in

• Thinking

BC 17 Dr Peter McGlynn (Chiropractor,PhD Candidate)

Integrating Public Health measures into private practice.

BC18 Dr Carlo Rinaudo (Chiropractor, PhD Candidate)

Dizziness and Vestibular Rehabilitation.

BC19 Tim Robards (Chiropractor)

Exercise, strength and Longevity

BC20 Richard Chambers PhD (Clinical Psychologist)

Mindfulness – how it influences everything we do.

BC 21 and BC 22 : Dr Damien Kristof (Chiropractor)

Food Mythology

BC 23 Wayne Schwass

The importance of authentic mindset to combat clinical depression

BC24 Glenn Williams

Life Vs Work Balance – It’s your choice.

BC25 David Traster (Chiropractor)

Balance, Brain and the Body .

BC 26 Rachel Lane

Aged Care – Who Cares?

BC 27 Sasha Roshan (Foot Orthopedic Surgeon)

Heel Pain – Conservative or Cut?

BC 28 Dr Terrance Heng (General Practitioner/Chiropractor)

Natural or pharmaceutical – when to use what when dealing with neuromusculoskeletal pain?

BC 29 Varsha Bhika (Physiotherapist)

Urinary Incontinence – overcoming the stigma associated with this condition.

BC 30 David de la Harpe (Spinal Orthopaedic Surgeon)

When is back surgery the right option?

BC 31 Krista Burns (Chiropractor)

Better posture for brighter futures”

BC 32 Russell Mottram (Chiropractor)

The ins and outs of the TMJ/Jaw.

In summary – Paul’s highlight show Vs Anthony’s highlight show.

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We leave you with one thought:

We look forward to catching up with you on our next BACKchat podcast.

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Dr Russell Mottram is a chiropractor and member of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain (Aust). Russell is a sessional lecturer at RMIT for Cranio-mandibular disorders. He is a co-author of a chapter in Multi-disciplinary textbook “Headache, Orofacial Pain and Bruxism” published by Elsevier 2010. He is a current Principal of TMJcare, in both Melbourne and Ocean Grove. This is a referral-based practice working with Jaw, Head, Face Pain and Dysfunction.

1. What is the “TMJ” vs what is TMD?

Dr Russell Mottram has much experience in the treatment of Jaw, Head and Face pain and dysfunction. If you require an accurate assessment and the best in treatment and advice about management of your TMJ condition, please check TMJcare.com.au. Russell works with a multidisciplinary team including dentists that also have vast experience in the dental management of TMJ disorder.

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David’s BIOG:

David de la Harpe
BappSc BSc MBBS MS FRACS

1. What is the typical day to day running as a surgeon? How much time are you consulting and how much time are you in surgery?

1. What are the red flags for the health practitioner to refer to a spinal surgeon. On the contrary, what are the indicators when NOT to perform surgery?

1. What is a reasonable timeframe that conservative care be explored before a surgical opinion?

1. A delay in the surgery depends on what key aspect with a patient?

1. What are common surgical procedures – Discectomy Vs Disc replacement?

1. What is a disc, facet joint and spondylolisthesis? When is disc fusion performed?

1. What are the indicators of facet joint blocks?

1. What and when is manipulation under anesthetic performed?

1. What’s the difference between the spinal and surgeon and neurosurgeon?

NB We apologise about the echo on Paul’s voice. The best was done to edit this but no more could be done. We have made a decision to still release the podcast because the content is otherwise very valuable to our BACKchat listeners.

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Varsha’s BIOG :

Work at Back In Motion, Wantirna South, where main focus is women’s health and pre and post-pregnancy related issues

1. What is Urinary incontinence? What is the difference between stress and urge incontinence?

1. Who is at risk of incontinence?

1. What are the signs/type of urine leakage?

1. What are the pelvic floor muscles and what is the assessment of the pelvic floor assessment ?

1.   What can physiotherapy do for incontinence?

1. What tips can you give to prevent incontinence?

1. How do people get in touch with a pelvic floor physiotherapist? What study does a pelvic floor physiotherapist do?

Varsha is a Physiotherapist from the Back In Motion Health Group –Wantirna South – and with her keen interest in Clinical Pilates and  Women’s Health can be contacted via the http://www.backinmotion.com.au/practice /wantirnasouth.

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