In episode 159 I conclude my conversation with Dr. Gary Edwards of Red Noses International. He’s introduced clown doctor projects in hospitals in over 30 countries aimed at improving patient experience and positively affecting outcomes to the sick and suffering. We discuss more practical ways to inject humor in patient care, some resources he’d recommend and another great patient story to further illustrate the power of humor in our care. This week on MCF!

In episode 158 I’m joined by Dr. Gary Edwards of Red Noses International. He’s a professional clown doctor introducing a smile and a laugh to those suffering and sick. He shares his story and the organization he’s helped promote well over 30 years and in many, many countries throughout the world.

In this episode, # 157 I'm concluding my conversation with David Gallegos.  He's and athletic trainer, certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy who leads in mentoring and clinical development inside a private practice in addition to working with athletes on and off the field and court.  We discuss a memorable patient experience, how mentoring and professional development is done at their clinic, a valuable resource or two and the best advice he's received.

In this episode, # 156, I speak with Mr. David Gallegos of Las Cruces, NM USA.  He's a traditional athletic trainer who's trained in MDT and applying these principles on and off the field.  We speak about his professional journey, how he utilizes the system and he shares some examples of rapid successes he's seen from treating athletes during sporting events.

In episode 155 I conclude my conversation with Dr. Tracy Jackson of Vanderbilt University in Nashville Tennessee USA. She's a pain management physician working toward healthier and more effective solutions for those in chronic pain. She hopes to reduce the prevalence of those caught in the current opioid dilemma. We discuss the association of use of illegal drugs to replace more costly prescription medication, a helpful source for systematic reviews on this subject and others and Relief Retreats, a functional rehab program she has founded.

In episode #154 I speak with Dr. Tracy Jackson, a pain specialist and advocate for alternative therapies in place of the traditional approach with chronic use of opioids. She's an associate professor at Vanderbilt University and founder of a functional rehabilitation program, Relief Retreats, set for its inaugural class March 2017. She shares a bit about her journey and the evolution of her view of pain management. She explains some of the reasons behind the opioid dilemma in the US and more.

In episode 153 I continue my conversation with Mr. Iwasada Yoshihiro of Japan.  We continue discussing the differences of a mechanical diagnosis versus a medical diagnosis.  He shares his thoughts on what he now understands is the real value we, as musculoskeletal conservative care providers, bring to our patients.  He contrasts the effect of treatments done to patients versus those that are encouraged to be performed and lead by the patient.  All that and more, this week on MCF!

In episode 152 I speak with Mr. Iwasada Yoshihiro of Tokorozawa, Japan.  He shares some of his professional journey including the challenge of adopting a better, but nontraditional approach to patient assessment and the task of teaching it to others in his home country. He also describes his evolution of performing just what the referring doctor prescribes to relying on the patient’s response to guide the most effective treatment.  This week on MCF.

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In episode 148 I speak with Dr. Phil Commons of West Yorkshire, England. She shares highlights of her professional career and some of the specializations and patient populations with which she works. She also tells about her experience of teaching and treating in a number of countries and what she’s learned in an array of cultures. This week on MCF!