121. Are We Overemphasizing the Psychosocial? w/ Paul Ingraham

Nov 7, 2023

Paul Ingraham, Vancouver science writer and former Registered Massage Therapist, discusses the overemphasis of the psychosocial aspect of the BPS model, achilles tendinopathy versus tendinitis, chronic pain, and advice on interpreting research. They explore the evolution of the bio psycho social model of pain, the balance between biological and psychosocial factors in chronic pain diagnoses, and challenges in establishing efficacy in the field.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Evolution of Writing and Audience

01:58 • 8min

Difficult and Controversial Topics in Healthcare

10:13 • 3min

The Pendulum Swing of the Bio Psycho Social Model

13:04 • 17min

Persistent Tendinopathy and the Psychosocial Perspective

30:01 • 1min

The Balance Between Biological and Psychosocial Factors in Chronic Pain Diagnoses

31:27 • 26min

Establishing Efficacy and Challenges in the Field

57:34 • 4min