Manual Therapy: Controversies and Insights

Dr. Jeremy Boyd, founder of Trifecta Therapeutics, a sports rehabilitation and performance practice with three locations in Southern NJ/Greater Philadelphia, is residency and fellowship trained and board-certified in Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. As a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT), he demonstrates advanced skills in diagnosing and treating complex neuromusculoskeletal conditions, utilizing a comprehensive approach that integrates advanced manual therapy and psychological considerations. Dr. Boyd's expertise is trusted by elite athletes from the NFL, NBA, MLB, and the Olympics, and he has a particular interest and focus on ACL injuries and rehabilitation within his practice.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Why manual therapy remains so polarizing — and what the research actually says
• How to tease out whether patient “failed” rehab or the rehab actually failed the patient
• The critical role of therapeutic alliance in patient outcomes
• The downsides of social media misinformation in rehab and healthcare
• How to properly dose both exercise and rest for high performers
• Practical advice for physicians and clinicians to evaluate the quality of a rehab program

Resources mentioned in the show:

• Adam Meakins — The Sports Physio

• Adriaan Louw — Pain Neuroscience Education

• Change Maker by John Berardi

• Range by David Epstein

• Trifecta Therapeutics

• Jeremy Boyd — @thedecentdoctor