In celebration of Til Luchau's upcoming "Ankle Issues" livestreamed course, Til and Whitney pulled one of their favorite ankle-related episodes (#43) out of the archives. Listen in as they geek out on ankle- and foot-related conditions, anatomy, function, biomechanics and more.

Topics include: 

• How the structure of the foot/ankle complex determines function

Episode Outline:

• Structure of the foot/ankle complex

• Medial side deltoid ligament complex

• How does structure govern function

• Mechanics of the region:

• Talocrural motions: dorsiflexion & plantarflexion

• Some common issues/problems

• Valgus and varus angulations (toes and calcaneal region)

Resources and references discussed in this episode:

• Til Luchau’s “ANKLE Issues” livestream course (live Aug 24-25 '24, or later by recording): advanced-trainings.com/workshop/onl2408m/ 

Podcast anatomy image from Advanced Myofascial Techniques, Volume 1. Used under license from Primal Pictures.

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(The Thinking Practitioner Podcast is intended for professional practitioners of manual and movement therapies: bodywork, massage therapy, structural integration, chiropractic, myofascial and myotherapy, orthopedic, sports massage, physical therapy, osteopathy, yoga, strength and conditioning, and similar professions. It is not medical or treatment advice.)

🎙️In this episode Whitney talks with Christian Green about working with athletes and performing artists. They cover some of the unique facets of working with these special populations. There is much more than specialized techniques necessary to work in these environments and Christian shares some unique and interesting perspectives. 🔍🗣️👥🔊

Watch the video and get the full transcript of their conversation on Til or Whitney's sites: 

• Til Luchau’s Advanced-Trainings.com 

Key Points in the Podcast

• Introduction to the podcast (0:00)

Resources:

Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA)

[email protected]

Christian's website 

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🎙️ In this episode Whitney discusses a 2024 paper on modern manual therapy teaching and practice. The paper describes traditional manual therapy principles, including clinician-centered assessment, pathoanatomical reasoning, and technique specificity, and their criticisms based on recent research. He then outlines a proposed new framework for manual therapy practice and education. Lowe encourages listeners to read the paper and reflect on how these concepts align with or differ from their current practices, aiming to stimulate critical thinking about the evolution of manual therapy approaches in light of current research and understanding.

Watch the video and get the full transcript of their conversation on Til or Whitney's sites: 

• Til Luchau’s Advanced-Trainings.com 

Key Points in the Podcast

1. Introduction to the podcast (0:00-0:30)

• Clinician-centered assessment (4:10-6:50)

Proposed new framework for manual therapy (16:00-23:00)

• Safety in the therapeutic alliance (16:30-18:00)

Implications for teaching and practice (23:00-29:00)

• Challenges in reframing teaching methods (23:30-25:30)

Resources:

A Modern Way to Teach and Practice Manual Therapy: https://bit.ly/45tGfHj

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🎙️In this episode Whitney and Justin discuss the benefits of a diverse educational background and the value of pursuing additional higher education for clinical massage practitioners. They also delve into some of the key facets of how massage and corrective movement can be used most effectively for pain management. 🔍🗣️👥🔊

Watch the video and get the full transcript of their conversation on Til or Whitney's sites: 

• Til Luchau’s Advanced-Trainings.com 

Key Points in the Podcast

• Introduction to the podcast (0:00)

Resources:

• Hybrid Health:  https://hybridpainrelief.com/

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🎙️In this episode, educators, authors, and massage therapists Rachelle Clauson and Nicole Trombley discuss the surprising sensitivity and functional significance of the ankle’s fascial retinaculum. Their conversation with Whitney and Til also ventures into Rachelle’s work on the Fascial Plastination Project, and their hands-on anatomy educational offerings via AnatomySCAPES. 🔍🗣️👥🔊

• Til Luchau’s Advanced-Trainings.com 

👉Check out Til Luchau's new Ankle Issues livestreamed and recorded course (first time online!) at a-t.tv/workshop/onl2408m/

- Introduction to The Thinking Practitioner Podcast - 0:00

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• Website | FB | IG | YouTube | email: [email protected]

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🎙️In this episode Whitney engages in a wide-ranging discussion with Paula Nutting about the world of massage therapy in Australia and beyond. They compare notes about the professional landscape, education and numerous other topics. We all learn and grow so much when we look at things through the lens of others, so this is a great opportunity to reflect on how we see things and how they may be viewed from other perspectives. Paula also shares extensively about her experience with teaching and learning about Chapman's neurolymphatic reflex points. 🔍🗣️👥🔊

Watch the video and get the full transcript of their conversation on Til or Whitney's sites: 

• Til Luchau’s Advanced-Trainings.com 

Key Points in the Podcast

- Introduction to Paula Nutting (2:00)

Resources:

• Paula's site

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🎙️Whitney Lowe and Til Luchau explore the complexities of ankle anatomy and stability, discussing everything from the mortise and tenon structure to valgus and varus alignments. Join them as they debate ligament injuries, nerve compression, and practical strategies for addressing ankle issues. Tune in for valuable insights into the importance of client education and the role of massage in enhancing ankle function. 🔍🗣️👥🔊

👉Check out Til Luchau's new Ankle Issues livestreamed and recorded course (first time online!) at a-t.tv/workshop/onl2408m/

Watch the video and get the full transcript of their conversation on Til or Whitney's sites: 

• Til Luchau’s Advanced-Trainings.com 

Key Points in the Podcast

- Introduction and podcast overview (0:00)

Resources:

• Thinking Practitioner 47: Getting Over Over-Pronation

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🎙️This episode of the Thinking Practitioner podcast features an in-depth interview with Tom Myers, author of the influential book Anatomy Trains. Host Til Luchau and Whitney Lowe discuss Tom's bodywork background, and how his goal of providing a holistic framework for understanding the body's fascial connections lead to the development of his "Anatomy Trains" concept. They explore Ida Rolf's legacy and influence on developing a model of structural integration, and Tom shares his evolving views on topics like exercise, fascia, and the potential for sustainable posture changes. The interview provides fascinating perspectives on the history and future of bodywork models, and listeners will enjoy learning about Tom's current projects (as well as Til Luchau's contributions to his upcoming Anatomy Trains summer program). 🔍🗣️👥🔊

Watch the video and get the full transcript of their conversation on Til or Whitney's sites: 

• Til Luchau’s Advanced-Trainings.com 

Key Points in the Podcast

[0:00-10:00] - Til Luchau interviews Tom Myers about his background and experience in bodywork. They discuss Tom's origins in the field and how he was influenced by teachers like Ida Rolf.

[10:00-20:00] - Tom explains the development of the "Anatomy Trains" concept and how it provided a holistic framework for understanding fascial connections. He shares Ida Rolf's impact on developing structural integration models.

Resources:

• Tom Myers' Anatomy Trains site

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🎙️Two new studies are re-opening the age-old discussion about whether massage is safe with clients with cancer. Til and Whitney review the new evidence, the implications, and discuss best practices with expert guests Cathy Ryan and Erika Slocum. 🔍🗣️👥🔊

Watch the video and get the full transcript of their conversation on Til or Whitney's sites: 

• Til Luchau’s Advanced-Trainings.com 

Key Points in the Podcast

• Introduction to The Thinking Practitioner Podcast (00:00-01:30)

Resources:

• [Dr. Peter Friedl's study is pending publication, but his 2016 presentation on this topic is at 9:45 here]

• Training and support: Healwell, Tracy Walton, Gayle MacDonald

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🎙️When we treat our client’s “problems,” are we really helping them? Or, would a more fundamental reframe yield better results? How do we help our clients (and ourselves) shift the usual viewpoints about pain, injury, and recovery? Whitney and Til catch up with physiotherapist and chiropractor Greg Lehman about the evolution of his influential “Reconciling Biomechanics with Pain Science” course, and his thinking on specifics like SI Joint pain, “flat arches,” and more. 🔍🗣️👥🔊

Watch the video and get the full transcript of their conversation on Til or Whitney's sites: 

• Til Luchau’s Advanced-Trainings.com 

Key Points in the Podcast

- Introduction to The Thinking Practitioner Podcast (0:00)
- Opening Sponsor: ABMP (1:00)
- Introduction of Greg Lehman (2:00)
- Greg's background and expertise (3:00)
- Greg's approach to reading and translating research (5:00)
- The concept of Movement Optimism (7:00)
- Shifting from a pessimistic view of the body to a more optimistic view (9:00)
- Explaining pain to patients (11:00)
- The importance of building healthy systems and ecosystems (13:00)
- The fundamentals of treating people with pain (15:00)
- The role of faulty firing patterns in muscles (17:00)
- The concept of alignment and its importance (19:00)
- The role of alignment in pain and function (21:00)
- The debate between different perspectives in the field (23:00)
- The importance of individualized care and patient-centered approaches (25:00)
- The role of biomechanics in treating pain (27:00)
- The influence of research on clinical practice (29:00)
- The overselling of the need to stay updated on research (31:00)
- The importance of fundamentals and common threads in treatment (33:00)
- Greg's eBook "Recovery Strategies" (35:00)
- Greg's views on flat feet and when they matter (37:00)
- The limitations of isolating variables in research (39:00)
- The need for humility and openness in the field (41:00)
- Greg's upcoming teaching schedule and website (43:00)
- Conclusion and thanks (45:00)

Resources:

• Greg Lehman’s free workbook and site

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