During this episode I discuss manual therapy techniques.

I cover what I think are the the 2 primary categories of techniques. 

I also outline the most well understood mechanisms for how techniques affect the people that we see. I give insight into my favourite techniques to perform and why.

I end the episode lending my thoughts on technique specific courses, as well as review therapeutic intent and outcome.

What manual therapy techniques do you enjoy the most ?

*Episode Resources*

Ep#36 Should I get work on my surgical scar? https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-concast/id1493535509?i=1000490080796

EP#94 Therapeutic purpose & intent https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-concast/id1493535509?i=1000541606710

During this episode I discuss scoliosis.

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I cover the diagnosis of scoliosis, severity of curves, sex differences and structural versus functional scoliosis. 

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I also think about the conservative management of scoliosis including watch and wait strategies, out-patient exercise programs, bracing and in-patient rehabilitation programs.

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Do you have scoliosis and did this episode help clear up any misconceptions ?

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*Episode Resources*

Negrini S et al. 2016 SOSORT guidelines: orthopaedic and rehabilitation treatment of idiopathic scoliosis during growth. Scoliosis Spinal Disord. 2018;13:3. doi: 10.1186/s13013-017-0145-8.

Hacquebord JH et al. In brief: The Risser classification: a classic tool for the clinician treating adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2012;470(8):2335-8. doi: 10.1007/s11999-012-2371-y.

Maruyama T et al. Surgical treatment of scoliosis: a review of techniques currently applied. Scoliosis. 2008;3:6. doi:10.1186/1748-7161-3-6

Weiss HR et al. Indications for conservative management of scoliosis (guidelines).  Scoliosis. 2006;1:5. doi:10.1186/1748-7161-1-5

During this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Ashley Brzezicki. I asked Ashley to return, due to the popularity and feedback we received from her first time on the show in episode #97.

Ashley is a massage therapist and death doula practicing in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. 

During this episode we discuss life, death, grief, palliative care, attachment and resistance to death, contemplative practice and death cafes.

While this topic can be difficult for many, I hope you find it valuable.

Episode #97 with Ashley https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-concast/id1493535509?i=1000547203427

On this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Niall Collins. 

Niall is a director, cinematographer and editor from Toronto, Ontario in Canada. 

During this episode Niall discusses his career in story telling. He outlines the things he has learned on producing shows like Dragon’s Den and Family Feud and how that can translate to making content online.

There are a lot of great tips during this episode for content creators and business owners. 

As always I learned a lot and hope you do as well!

I’ve been thinking randomly about a few different topics lately. 

For today’s episode I’ve summarized all of them.

These are things in healthcare that I continue to ponder on an ongoing basis. 

Am I the only one? Hopefully not, comment below !

During this episode, I review the 6th Consensus statement for concussion in sport: a summary from the international conference held last year in Amsterdam. 

This is the first consensus statement that has been published in 6 years.

I thought I would go through the paperand lend some thoughts.

Is there anything during this episode that was new for you in the concussion world? Comment below! 

*Episode Resource*

Patricios et al. Consensus statement on concussion in sport: the 6th international conference on concussion in sport held in Amsterdam (2022) Br J Sports Med. 57(11), 695-711. doi: 10.1136 bjsports-2023-106898.

During this episode I had the pleasure of having a conversation with Beth McNally. 

Beth is a clinical nutritionist and co-founder of TD1 nutrition. TD1 nutrition helps to educate and support families with resources and nutritional interventions, as they navigate the complex world of Type 1 Diabetes.

During this episode Beth covers a number of topics including the psycho social affects of having Type 1 Diabetes, the important relationship between insulin and food, as well as the number of different strategies that are used to help stabilize blood sugar. 

As I alway I learned a lot during this episode and hope you do as well. 

Episode #6 of my podcast on burnout is one of my listened to episodes. 

120+ episodes, and 3 years later,  I see burnout quite differently than I did back then. 

During this episode I share some updated views and tools that helped me over the past 3+ years. 

What has helped you avoid burnout? Comment below.

During this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Mark Young. 

Mark is a Fitness Professional and online coach from Hamilton, Ontario in Canada. 

During this conversation Mark and I discussed his career as an online coach and what he learned working in the field of bariatric medicine. 

We also talked about how Mark’s life has changed since having an unexpected response to an otherwise routine surgery, which put him in the fight of his life. 

Mark has played an integral part in my career and so it was great to catch up and listen to his story. 

During this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Susan Shipton. 

Susan is a Massage Therapist and educator with a private practice in Toronto, Ontario in Canada. 

Throughout this episode Susan and I discussed the topic of Breast Cancer. 

Susan outlined how to provide during the various stages of cancer. She also discussed in detail the side affects of Breast Cancer treatment including lymphedema and axillary web syndrome. Throughout we had great discussions around the contextual factors of helping this population during their active care journey. 

There is something for everyone in this episode and as always I learned a lot.