In episode 147 I have part 2 of my conversation with Mr. Gary Dykes of Athens, Georgia USA. He talks more about challenges of working in a pain management clinic. He shares a couple of memorable patients, a helpful resource, a study that has influenced his clinical practice and more.

In episode 146 I speak to Mr. Gary Dykes of Athens, Georgia USA. He teaches continuing education course for the McKenzie Institute and is a full time clinician in a pain management clinic. He shares his experience in private practice, the challenges and successes with the persistent pain population and collaborating with other disciplines.

In episode 145 I conclude my conversation with Ms. Connie Lee of Iqaluit, Nunavut Canada. She continues sharing her observations over 8 years in the eastern arctic of Canada working with the indigenous people there. She shares memorable patient experiences, advice and more in this week's episode.

In this episode, # 144, I’m joined by Ms. Connie Lee of Iqaluit, Canada. She’s spent the last eight years delivering mechanical assessment and treatment to those in the eastern arctic region of Canada. She shares what she’s learned from the indigenous people of that area, delivering therapy via tele health and more. This week on MCF.

In this episode, # 143, I have the conclusion of my interview with Dr. Todd Wetzel Vice-Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine and Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. He shares more thoughts on the challenges in current clinical practice, what patients really need, prevalence of surgery, fee-for service and cost transparency.

In this episode, #142, I'm joined by Dr. Todd Wetzel. An orthopedic surgeon, current president of the North American Spine Society (NASS) and board of trustees member of the McKenzie Institute International. He shares some about his professional journey and we discuss precision medicine, what creates best care and more.

In episode 141, I've got the conclusion of my interview with two mechanical therapists and an orthopedic surgeon. They continue sharing their experience of working together and the observed benefit of speaking a similar clinical language between doctor and physical therapist. They also discuss the benefits of their involvement in other orthopedic associations and the importance of reaching out to larger circles in our field. This week on MCF!

In episode 140 I’m joined by Dr. Steven Grubb, Ryan Tauzell and Dan Perry from southwest Virginia USA. We talk about the dynamics of working together, therapists and surgeon, and sharing a similar approach and assessment and treatment philosophy.

This is the Mechanical Care Forum, episode 139 and I’ve got part 2 with Dr. Brian Klepper. He continues to talk big picture musculoskeletal care and offers what’s critical for clinicians to know to prepare for the coming shift from volume to value. Coming up on MCF.

In this episode, #138, I'm joined by Dr. Brian Klepper. He's a nationally recognized HC analyst and commentator. He talks about the what 's behind the problems in our care delivery system and what he calls high performance healthcare. This week on MCF.