Dan Swinscoe, a seasoned physical therapist and strength coach, shares insights from over 30 years in the field. He discusses the critical distinction between hurt and harm, challenges conventional views on medical imaging, and emphasizes the importance of movement in recovery. Listeners learn about 'specific rest' to aid healing, the emotional aspects of pain management, and the transformative power of visualization techniques. Dan advocates for personalized approaches that not only heal but enhance performance, empowering individuals to move better and stronger.
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Physical Therapy Is The Movement Profession
Physical therapy is a movement profession born from WWII needs and now spans many specialties.
Outpatient orthopedics focuses on restoring movement and reducing movement-related pain.
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Imaging Shows Damage, Not Causation
Hurt and harm are different: imaging shows structure but not whether that structure causes current pain.
Large percentages of asymptomatic people have 'abnormal' MRI findings, so imaging alone can mislead.
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Use MRI Sparingly; Prioritize Movement
Use MRIs as one puzzle piece and prefer conservative measures first unless imaging will change immediate care.
Prioritize movement assessment because poor movement often predicts pain regardless of MRI findings.
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Our incredible bodies were designed to move, and with that, sometimes comes injury or overuse. If you want to recover optimally, physical therapy is an incredible tool that can help you not only restore strength and mobility but come back better than before. Today’s guest, Dan Swinscoe, is a physical therapist and strength and conditioning coach. Dan has over 30 years of experience helping folks move better. In his work, Dan creates customized programs that restore mobility, improve strength, and address the root cause of pain and limitation. Dan joins this episode of The Model Health Show for an enlightening conversation on rehabilitation, pain, and healing. You’re going to learn about identifying the root cause of injuries and how to build strength while healing. Dan is also going to address the nuances of relying on imaging as a diagnostic tool, how to understand what pain is, and how to get strong for life.
In this episode you’ll discover:
The history of physical therapy. (5:01)
How hurt and harm differ. (6:13)
The shocking truth about imaging and diagnosing the root cause of pain. (6:38)
What MRIs should be used for. (8:36)
The connection between the hips and the spine. (13:08)
Why your discs are like a credit card. (13:31)
What percentage of disc injuries improve without treatment. (15:36)
How to fix your function to reduce or eliminate pain. (17:17)
What specific rest is and how to implement it. (24:09)
How stress can impact your level of pain. (27:06)
Why mindset is an important part of building confidence after injury. (39:51)
Specific tips for increasing function and range of motion. (41:49)
What muscle guarding is. (44:54)
How to use visualization as a healing tool. (52:36)
The role that diaphragmatic breathing plays in feeling better. (55:05)
Three fundamental human movements we should all engage in. (1:10:14)
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