In episode 144 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're 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!

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In episode 143 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we conclude my interview with Dr. Todd Wetzel, the 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. This week on MCF!

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In episode 142 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're 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!

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In episode 141 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we conclude our 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!

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In episode 139 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we conclude our conversation with Dr. Brian Klepper. He offers more insights of the problems of high cost and low quality; and he offers 6 questions any reputable organization or service should be able to answer for the coming shift from volume to value. This week on MCF!

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In episode 138 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're joined by Dr. Brian Klepper. He's a nationally recognized healthcare analyst and commentator. He talks about what 's behind the problems in our care delivery system and what he calls high performance healthcare. This week on MCF!

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In episode 137 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're re-airing episode 41 from November 2014. I'm speaking with Mr. Hans van Helvoirt in the conclusion of my original interview. He shares more patient experiences, thoughts on challenges, strengths and best advice. I also caught up with him recently, and he shared some current areas he's studying in Rugpoli (the interdisciplinary clinic in which he's a partner). All this in this week's MCF!

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In episode 136 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we're re-airing episode 40 with Mr. Hans van Helvoirt. In addition to episode 40, Hans and I discuss his popular research and big takeaways from that data. All that and more!

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In episode 135 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we feature the conclusion of my interview of Professor Jill Cook of Melbourne, Australia. She continues offering specifics on tendon rehab, references of mandatory reading on the topic, and what she sees as important for all clinicians in the field of physiotherapy. All this and more!

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