PT Pro Talk

Ep 186 - Targeting the Mechanisms Behind Patients’ Chief Complaints with Dr. Michael Maxwell


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💡 In this episode, Dr. Michael Maxwell shares his insights on the importance of identifying the individual mechanisms (structural, physiological, and functional) behind patients' chief complaints. This is a rich conversation about clinical reasoning, integrating approaches, and how to personalize treatment to achieve more consistent results.


💭 “I am trying to define the underlying mechanisms of the patient’s chief complaint symptoms as best as possible and match them with the interventions that fit most closely." - Dr. Michael Maxwell 


👉🏻Dr. Michael Maxwell, DC, BHK is a chiropractor and educator whose mission is to deliver research-backed, practical MSK education. He is Canada’s only Certified Instructor for Michael Shacklock’s Clinical Neurodynamics and a Certified Instructor for Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS).

With over 20 years of experience — from personal training and medical exercise to chiropractic practice — Michael integrates movement-based manual therapy and exercise interventions. He has organized more than 300 continuing education courses across Canada featuring world-renowned clinicians, and he regularly teaches at postgraduate courses and conferences internationally.

This unique combination of clinical experience, extensive training, and exposure to leading educators positions him to offer exceptional continuing education for health professionals.


📚You will learn about: 

  • How to screen and funnel patients effectively

  • Ways to identify and understand patients’ pain mechanisms

  • How to choose techniques and approaches tailored to each individual

  • Practical insights from Michael’s 20+ years in movement-based manual therapy and exercise interventions


🔎 Michael's resources of information:

  • Articles

  • Youtube Channel 

  • Podcast The FARM by Dr. Beau Beard

  • Courses 


📲  Michael's contact information:

  • Website

  • LinkedIn

  • IG

  • Facebook

  • Youtube Channel



🎥Link to interview on Youtube


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