The E3 Rehab Podcast

126. Manual Therapy as a New Grad w/ Chris Hughen

Dec 12, 2023

Chris Hughen, a new grad focusing on manual therapy, discusses his approach to manual therapy, patient expectations, clinic environment influence, patient preferences, and advice for new grads. The podcast delves into the nuances of manual therapy in clinical practice, patient expectations, multidisciplinary clinic management, evolving practice approaches, and exploring alternative explanations in healthcare.

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Chris Hughen

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Quick takeaways

Understanding the rationale behind using manual therapy is crucial in clinical practice.

Patient expectations and requests for hands-on treatment should be considered alongside evidence-based practice.

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Manual Therapy and Clinical Practice

The discussion delves into the role of manual therapy in clinical practice, addressing the considerations around its inclusion. The importance of understanding the rationale behind using manual therapy, as well as the significance of patient expectations and requests for hands-on treatment, is highlighted. The conversation emphasizes the need for clinicians to reflect on their practice and the reasons guiding their treatment decisions, without necessarily focusing on persuading others on specific therapeutic approaches.

Introduction

2min

Exploring Nuances of Manual Therapy in Clinical Practice

24min

Exploring the Influence of Clinic Environment on Patient Expectations and Past Experiences

3min

Management of Patients Receiving Adjunct Treatments in a Multidisciplinary Clinic

3min

Patient Expectations and Treatment Approaches in Physical Therapy

8min

Evolution in Manual Therapy Practice

13min

Exploring Alternative Explanations in Clinical Practice and Real-Life Scenarios

4min

Chris Hughen and Marc Surdyka sat down together in person to discuss manual therapy and its role in Chris' clinical practice. We dive into: whether or not he performs manual therapy, who / what informed his views on this topic, patient expectations and requests for hands on treatment, what would it take for him to change how he practices, advice for students and new grads, and much more.

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/N3DJRrSFOvQ

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