In episode 14, Sandy and Cory take on a Cochrane review looking at trunk motor control exercises for low back pain and another paper comparing specific exercise vs. just walking in low back pain. The findings may surprise you. As a special treat, guests Mike Stewart of "Know Pain Mike" fame, and Andrew Rothschild join in for the clinical application discussion. Sandy tries to keep Cory awake as he suffers from severe caffeine deficiency throughout the show.

We're talking about pelvises (or is it pelvi?) on episode 13! We discuss a specific paper that is both specific to pelvic pain and highlights some controversies that are more general in pain science. This is in Sandy's wheel house and she doesn't disappoint as she walks through some clinical applications while Cory tries to compensate for his discomfort with bad jokes.

In this episode of Pain Science and Sensibility Sandy and Cory dive into some specific applications of Graded Exposure some of which are very surprising and may have some astounding implications for what we do with our patients. Are we accidentally encouraging "safety behaviors" that may negatively impact progress? When is the best time to educate the patient in attempt to provide explanations or change cognitions? The answers, at least according to this approach, may shock you.

In Episode 11 Cory and Sandy get pedantic about the definition of "function" vs "activity" and are joined by a surprise guest when Dr. Bronwyn Thompson wanders by. Sandy learns another tool for helping her patients with sleep challenges and we get to nibble on a muffin and sip coffee while Bronnie teaches us some Kiwi words and a different perspective on activity and engagement.

In this episode, Sandy and Cory discuss the popular treatment method of neurodynamics. While discussing a recent RCT which used the method in a group of patients with a fibromyalgia diagnosis the hosts also go in to some depth of how they use neurodynamics in the clinic. Also, Sandy's secret mission to convince Cory that he's a pelvic health therapist in denial continues.

It's that time of year again and the PT Podcast Network crew are in the holiday spirit! The gang got together, as best they can scattered across the world, to share a little eggnog and make fun of each other. So pour yourself a drink, sit by the fire (or pool in the Southern Hemisphere), and enjoy a little holiday cheer.

How do you know if a mouse feels pain? Not to spoil the surprise, but it involves being stuffed head first into a glove. What might this mean for us larger animals? In this episode, Sandy and Cory discuss an animal study article which examines the role of exercise and pain. Grab a beverage and pull up your hamster wheel for Episode 8!

Episode 7 explores two studies on the effects of a cognitive behavioral therapy program for chronic pain delivered through the internet. This is obviously the first step toward a post apocalyptic version of reality in which we are ruled by our computer/machine overlords. Or is it? The fate of world may depend on this episode! Also, Cory is a dumbass. These are among many probing topics in this episode of Pain Science and Sensibility.

Which patients with persistent pain will flare up with exercise? Should they exercise? In episode 6 Sandy and Cory discuss a paper that tackles these difficult questions while interjecting the normal clinical commentary of how they address these scenarios in their own practice settings. Also, Sandy cuts down the grandest tree in the forest with a herring. But will she get a shrubbery?

Episode 5 is a short (30 min) follow up to Episode 4. James McAuley provided so much great information to consider that Sandy and Cory needed more time to discuss applications to the clinic.