Join me on a personal journey as I candidly recount my experiences with burnout and imposter syndrome in the world of physical therapy. In this heartfelt podcast episode, I shed light on the normalcy of these challenges faced by therapists and how I overcame them.Discover how I transitioned from an ego-driven approach to a person-centered care model, where the therapist becomes a supportive guide rather than the sole hero striving for outcomes. We'll explore the power of collaboration between therapist and patient in helping individuals achieve their valued goals.If you're a physical therapist looking for inspiration and practical insights to navigate burnout, this episode is for you. Together, let's redefine the narrative of therapy, emphasize the importance of patient empowerment, and find renewed purpose in our practice.*********************************************************************📸 - Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/modernpaincare/🐦 - Follow us on Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/modernpaincare/🎙️ - Listen to our Podcast - https://www.modernpaincare.com____________________________________Modern Pain Care is a company dedicated to spreading evidence-based and person-centered information about pain, prevention, and overall fitness and wellness

Are you struggling with the complexities of communicating about pain with your patients? Do you find it challenging to break down intricate medical jargon into terms that your patients can easily understand? You're not alone. Effective communication is one of the most critical yet often overlooked aspects of pain care.🔍 The Problem:Difficulty in conveying complex pain science to patients.The pitfalls of using unhelpful or damaging metaphors.Struggling to connect with patients from diverse backgrounds and experiences.🎧 The Solution: Our Latest Podcast Episode - "Challenging the Status Quo: Mike Stewart on Creativity and Communication in Pain Care"In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Mike Stewart, an expert in the field of pain management and communication. We tackle the challenges head-on and offer innovative solutions that you can implement in your practice right away.What You'll Learn:How to use creative approaches like metaphors and storytelling to improve patient education.Strategies for shifting patients' perceptions of pain.The importance of understanding and navigating cultural differences in pain communication.Why You Should Listen:Gain a fresh perspective on patient education.Equip yourself with practical tools to improve your communication skills.Learn from a renowned expert in the field.****HELPFUL LINKS*****• Mike’s website and courses​​ • The Road to Reconceptualization​ ​ • Stuck in the middle: the impact of collaborative interprofessional communication on patient expectations​​• Sticks and Stones: The Impact of Language in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation*********************************************************************📸 - Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/modernpaincare/🐦 - Follow us on Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/modernpaincare/🎙️ - Listen to our Podcast - https://www.modernpaincare.com____________________________________Modern Pain Care is a company dedicated to spreading evidence-based and person-centered information about pain, prevention, and overall fitness and wellness

In this enlightening episode of The Modern Pain Podcast, we are honored to have Abby Gordon, an experienced professional in the world of physical therapy, delve into complex conditions like Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and Ehler's Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Abby brings her unique expertise from both the sports therapy world and her significant experience in treating chronic conditions. This conversation aims to shed light on how PTs can navigate the challenging landscape of these disorders, balancing cutting-edge therapies with practical patient care.Abby Gordon shares her personal journey from working on the sidelines of sports events to diving deep into the clinic to manage POTS and EDS. Her insights are not only invaluable for clinicians seeking a better understanding of these complex conditions, but also for patients aiming to make sense of their difficult journeys with chronic pain. With Abby's varied background in physical therapy, the discussion provides a multi-dimensional view on how to approach patient care with empathy, skill, and the latest evidence-based practices. Subscribe now and don't miss this in-depth look into the world of physical therapy and its role in managing POTS and EDS.*********************************************************************📸 - Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/modernpaincare/🐦 - Follow us on Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/modernpaincare/🎙️ - Listen to our Podcast - https://www.modernpaincare.com____________________________________Modern Pain Care is a company dedicated to spreading evidence-based and person-centered information about pain, prevention, and overall fitness and wellness

​In our latest episode of The Modern Pain Podcast, we had the privilege of hosting Bronnie Lennox Thompson, an authority in pain management and a postgraduate academic coordinator for studies in pain and pain management at the University of Otago. This enlightening conversation delves into the often-underestimated skills of active listening and compassion, both crucial elements in effective pain management. We discuss how healthcare's increasing focus on cost containment, efficiency, and productivity often leads to a loss of humanity and how we, as clinicians, can bring it back.Bronnie provides valuable insights into why clinicians need to give themselves the grace of more time and skills to truly hear and understand their patients. This not only enriches the therapeutic process but also addresses the growing issue of clinician burnout. With over three decades in the field, Bronnie argues that no patient ever complained about being listened to too much. She emphasizes that it's not just about meeting the patient's stated expectations; it's about letting them know you're listening and you care.***HELPFUL LINKS****Bronnie's blog​ - an absolute treasure trove on content to help you better utilize ACT and improve your overall pain management strategy​DANCING AROUND THE HEXAFLEX: USING ACT IN PRACTICE 1​​DANCING AROUND THE HEXAFLEX: USING ACT IN PRACTICE 2​​DANCING AROUND THE HEXAFLEX: USING ACT IN PRACTICE 3​​DANCING AROUND THE HEXAFLEX: USING ACT IN PRACTICE 4*********************************************************************📸 - Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/modernpaincare/🐦 - Follow us on Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/modernpaincare/🎙️ - Listen to our Podcast - https://www.modernpaincare.com____________________________________Modern Pain Care is a company dedicated to spreading evidence-based and person-centered information about pain, prevention, and overall fitness and wellness

In this insightful episode, Mark Kargela and Jarod Hall discuss the monetary hurdles facing physical therapists, examining both the systemic issues in healthcare and the potential for new, diversified revenue streams. They dive deep into how physiotherapy can move from being a revenue generator to a cost-saver, and the role of lifestyle and wellness services in a more fiscally sustainable model.Key Takeaways:Cost-saving vs. Revenue Generation: The need for physical therapists to transition from being mere revenue generators to crucial cost-savers in healthcare systems.Alternative Revenue Sources: Exploring side programs that offer counseling and education as alternative income streams, highlighting the role of physical therapists as 'health quarterbacks' for patients.Data and Research: The importance of collecting data to prove the cost-saving benefits of physical therapy over time, emphasizing that immediate financial gains shouldn't be the sole focus.Wellness and Long-term Management: Discussing the untapped opportunities in lifestyle and wellness services for physical therapists, including examples like fitness and wellness programs.Systemic Challenges: An overview of the larger healthcare problems, particularly in the United States, that make it difficult to implement cost-saving strategies on a large scale.Personal Engagement: Jarod Hall extends an open invitation for listeners to reach out to him with any questions, affirming his role as both a clinician and a business professional.For clinicians and patients alike, this episode offers a critical look at the financial aspect of physical therapy and provides thoughtful solutions for a more sustainable future.*********************************************************************📸 - Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/modernpaincare/🐦 - Follow us on Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/modernpaincare/🎙️ - Listen to our Podcast - https://www.modernpaincare.com____________________________________Modern Pain Care is a company dedicated to spreading evidence-based and person-centered information about pain, prevention, and overall fitness and wellness

In this insightful episode of The Modern Pain Podcast, host Mark Kargela sits down with David Nicholls to discuss the evolving landscape of physical therapy and healthcare. They delve into the challenges facing the industry, such as economic pressures, digital disruptions, and dated cultural narratives that still influence patient perception. The conversation also explores progressive shifts towards individualized, biopsychosocial models of care and the implications for the future of physiotherapy. The episode serves as a clarion call for healthcare providers to adapt and grow in the face of changing paradigms.Problem Areas Discussed:Challenges to Professionalism: Discusses the waning perception of healthcare professions as morally good and expertise-driven.Economic Drift: The evolution from traditional economic models towards neoliberalism and late capitalism, with a focus on healthcare as a new avenue for "unlimited" growth.Digital Disruption: The existential threat and opportunities presented by the digital age for traditional physiotherapy.Cultural Narratives: The influence of socially and culturally created narratives in healthcare, specifically from the chiropractic profession.Traditional vs. New Models: The rigidity of conventional healthcare frameworks and their slow adaption to modern needs.Solutions and Opportunities:Post-Professional Change: How the decline in the "goodness" and "expertise" of health professionals can open doors to new ways of delivering care.Expanding the Marketplace: The opportunity for physiotherapy to expand into a more consumer-driven model.Adapting to Digital Trends: The need for physiotherapists to adopt digital platforms to meet consumer demands and stay relevant.Biopsychosocial Approach: The shift towards more comprehensive, human-centered models of care, citing the example of the osteopathy profession's recent debate.Individualized Physical Therapy: The freedom to explore unique forms of physical therapy that might be more beneficial to patients than traditional models.***HELPFUL LINKS*****Critical Physiotherapy NetworkPhysiotherapy Otherwise - Free EbookManipulating Practices - OPEN ACCESSManipulating KnowledgeParadoxaTune in to gain new perspectives on the future of physiotherapy and how you can adapt to the changing landscape.*********************************************************************📸 - Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/modernpaincare/🐦 - Follow us on Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/modernpaincare/🎙️ - Listen to our Podcast - https://www.modernpaincare.com____________________________________Modern Pain Care is a company dedicated to spreading evidence-based and person-centered information about pain, prevention, and overall fitness and wellness

Steve George, a practiced physical therapist turned researcher, delves into the complexities of manual therapy, discussing its efficacy, overutilization, and the role of placebo. He explores the challenges of implementing stratified care and the potential of AI in pain management. Steve also shares his vision for the future, highlighting the need for better integration of pain neuroscience education and the opportunities presented by AI in automating questionnaires.

Lars Avemarie, a Danish physiotherapist specializing in pain management, shares his unique perspective on pain treatment. He discusses the intricacies of pain management, the limitations of traditional physiotherapy practices, and the power of a holistic approach. Lars emphasizes the importance of understanding the interplay of biological, psychological, and social elements in pain treatment. He also explores the significance of pain education and therapeutic alliances, highlighting techniques like narrative-based approaches and motivational interviewing. Join this journey to redefine the narrative about pain.

Join us on a journey to understand pain, human complexities, and the intersection of critical thinking and evidence-based practice, featuring guest Roger Kerry, an accomplished scholar. Delve into the irony of simplifying variables in science, explore reliance on research in healthcare, examine Hume's theory of causation, understand dispositionalism, recognize the power of stories in medicine, and uncover Richard Feynman's relevance to manual therapy.

Join Professor Mark Hutchinson, a neuroimmune interface and pain management expert, as he dives into the unexplored depths of neuroinflammation and its implications. Explore precision medicine with a biologic approach, the importance of collaboration among healthcare professionals, and potential treatments like biologics and molecular neurosurgery. Discover the future of precision medicine in pain management and the power of pain buffering behaviors, sleep, and lifestyle changes. Revolutionize pain care with advancements in pain research and treatment.