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Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 166 - Owning Up to a MistakeWhen you work with someone who "the rules don't apply to," you feel like the same should hold true for you. Instead of owning up to a clinical mistake, Erson went on the defensive. Has this ever happened to you? Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it into a referral generating machine and do full G Suite and Telehealth integrations - find out more at https://edgehealthandtech.com Modern Manual Therapy Insiders - over 650 Exclusive videos, Research...
2020-08-1012 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 165 - A Basketball Tragedy With Shawn RiesterJoin guest Shawn Riester and Erson as they recount a very early story from the beginning of their careers. Sometimes people just don't get certain hints. Before active listening was even a thing, almost 20 years ago, steps were taken by Shawn to save Erson. Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it into a referral generating machine and do full G Suite and Telehealth integrations - find out more at https://edgehealthandtech.com Modern Manual Therapy Insiders...
2020-08-0310 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 164 - A Very Valuable Lesson with Shawn RiesterSometimes patients deserve the benefit of the doubt. And.... sometimes they absolutely do not. Listen in as Erson recounts a valuable lesson he taught one of his very first mentees, and good friend Shawn Riester. Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it into a referral generating machine and do full G Suite and Telehealth integrations - find out more at https://edgehealthandtech.com Modern Manual Therapy Insiders - over 650 Exclusive videos, Research Reviews, Webinars, Online Discussion - learn easy to...
2020-07-2716 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 163 - Post Op Complications with Alex KirbachAlex Kirbach joins Untold Physio Stories again with a story about recognizing post op complications and communications difficulties with a clinical instructor. Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it into a referral generating machine and do full G Suite and Telehealth integrations - find out more at https://edgehealthandtech.com Modern Manual Therapy Insiders - over 650 Exclusive videos, Research Reviews, Webinars, Online Discussion - learn easy to apply Clinical Practice Patterns, integrate Pain Science with Manual Therapy...
2020-07-2015 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 162 - Things You Miss on Telehealth with Brett ScottIn this episode, Erson and his padawan Brett Scott discuss a case that was first managed on telehealth and then live. There are some things that you just miss when evaluating someone online. What do you think? Leave your thoughts in the comments or reach out! Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it into a referral generating machine and do full G Suite and Telehealth integrations - find out more at https://edgehealthandtech.com Modern Manual Therapy...
2020-07-1315 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 161 - Someone Likes Their Soft Drinks with Sean WellsIn this episode, we're joined by Dr. Sean Wells, of Nutritional Physical Therapy. Sean goes over a memorable case where modifying someone's nutritional habits plus standard PT helped with their chronic knee pain. Dr. Wells and The Eclectic Approach are hosting a webinar July 29, 2020, 8 pm EST - Sign up here! Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it into a referral generating machine and do full G Suite and Telehealth integrations - find out more at https://edgehealthandtech...
2020-06-2914 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 160 - A Breach of Trust with Adam WolfIn this episode, experienced lecturer and clinician Adam Wolf goes over a tale of breached trust and the consequences to the therapeutic alliance. It happens to the best of us. If it's happened to you, when you were sure you obtained informed consent, leave a comment on social media or leave one below! Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it into a referral generating machine and do full G Suite and Telehealth integrations - find out more at https...
2020-06-2119 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 159 - One and Done or Unexpected WinsOn Untold Physio Stories we don't talk about wins very often, which is why we often refer to our podcast as Physio Fails. In this episode Andrew talks about an expected one visit win. The patient's general attitude, frustration, and profession made it less of a straightforward case than it was. We can all be surprised on visit two, and in this case it was a good surprise! Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it into a referral generating...
2020-06-1511 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 158 - How Do You Diagnose a DVT?In this episode we're joined again by Dr. Alex Kirbach. He recounts some cases were he was able to diagnose a DVT with the help of a mobile app. Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it into a referral generating machine and do full G Suite and Telehealth integrations - find out more at https://edgehealthandtech.com Modern Manual Therapy Insiders - over 650 Exclusive videos, Research Reviews, Webinars, Online Discussion - learn easy to apply Clinical Practice...
2020-06-0809 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 157 - How Can a PT Diagnose This?In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Alex Kirbach who recounts a case where a cervical patient just didn't feel like a normal musculoskeletal presentation. The patient was very grateful for his referral for further testing, but his specialists were baffled that a PT was able to differentially diagnose something they missed! Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it into a referral generating machine and do full G Suite and Telehealth integrations - find out more at https://edgehealthandtech...
2020-06-0213 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 156 - Words of Advice with Dr. Dave TilleyGet ready for a powerful origin story with Dr. Dave Tilley of Shift Movement Science. Dave, one of Erson's original group of online mentees has since gone on to be one of the major voices in rehab and gymnastics social media, as well as being the first outside PT hire at Champion PT and Sports Performance in Boston. What lead up to his success? Was it only hard work? Or too much hard work? After listening, if you know anyone or yourself are going through something similar, please reach out to Dave on social media or his site!
2020-05-2721 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 155 - A Surprising Way to Recover From Low Back PainIn this episode, Andrew talks about a recent and ongoing episode of low back pain. He ends up discovering a solution that very few of us as PTs and movement/rehab professionals would prescribe in such a dosage. Have you ever prescribed something similar? Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it into a referral generating machine and do full G Suite and Telehealth integrations - find out more at https://edgehealthandtech.com Modern Manual Therapy I...
2020-05-1812 min
Untold Physio StoriesUPS 154 - The Balance of Patient Wants and NeedsIn this episode, Andrew talks about a recent patient that wanted a specific treatment she probably didn't need. How do you balance what a patient wants versus what they need? How did any of those instances where you didn't give in go for you? Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it into a referral generating machine and do full G Suite and Telehealth integrations - find out more at https://edgehealthandtech.com Modern Manual Therapy I...
2020-05-1217 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 153 - Changing Behavior and HabitsIn this episode, Erson is joined by his padawan, Dr. Brett Scott of Barbell Therapy and Performance. Brett goes over an interesting case where the solution was discovered by his patient accidentally. Sometimes triggers are habits you wouldn't think of asking about. Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it into a referral generating machine and do full G Suite and Telehealth integrations - find out more at https://edgehealthandtech.com Modern Manual Therapy Insiders - over 650 Exclusive...
2020-04-2811 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 152 - Finding Your NicheRecently, on social media, we asked for some positive or uplifting stories for the 2020 Coronavirus Lockdown. Join us as Dr. Michael Sardo talks about finding his niche and building his brand. Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it into a referral generating machine and do full G Suite and Telehealth integrations - find out more at https://edgehealthandtech.com Modern Manual Therapy Insiders - over 650 Exclusive videos, Research Reviews, Webinars, Online Discussion - learn easy to apply...
2020-04-1316 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 151 - Have I Failed My Patient?Erson reaches out to a PT colleague and former Telehealth patient, Dr. Jon Diamond. It was a case that Erson widely considered a failure. Both Jon and Erson talk about what lead to the condition, the decision for surgery, and takeaways from cases you "can't help." Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it into a referral generating machine and do full G Suite and Telehealth integrations - find out more at https://edgehealthandtech.com Modern Manual Therapy...
2020-03-2722 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 150 - I Got ThisIn this episode, guest star Dr. Leon Knight, better known on instagram as The Performance Doc tells a story from his early days as a PT. When you were a new grad, did you think after a few months you pretty much had this PT thing down pat? Leon sure did. Listen to see how wrong he was! Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it into a referral generating machine and do full G Suite and Telehealth integrations...
2020-03-1615 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 149 - Bias or Experience?Erson recounts a recent case where he let his biases dictate the treatment plan. Only after getting "called out" by the patient - who asked - why haven't you treated this as if it was a specific type of case, did he change the treatment plan and the patient got immediate improvement. When your Pattern Recognition leads to good outcomes, it's Experience, when it leads to less than desirable outcomes, it's Bias! EDGE Mobility System - get certified in Blood Flow Restriction Therapy/Training, full online seminars, IASTM Toolkit, Manual therapy, fitness and rehab products - everything...
2020-02-2807 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 148 - With Competition Like This, Who Needs Advertising?A recent patient told Erson what might be the worst service ever at a physical therapy office. You won't believe it! Comment below or on social media if you've heard similar or worse patient experiences. PS. POPTs suck! EDGE Mobility System - get certified in Blood Flow Restriction Therapy/Training, full online seminars, IASTM Toolkit, Manual therapy, fitness and rehab products - everything a PT, OT, DC, MT, ATC or fitness pro would need! EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it into a referral generating...
2020-02-1909 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 147 - Does a Persistent Injury Take Time to Heal?In this episode Dr. Dana Palmer recounts a persistent wrist injury that flares up now and then for years. She recently took Modern Manual Therapy's seminar live. Despite being in our online mentoring group and live mentoring with Erson for years, she was surprised at an accidental finding for her persistent wrist pain. EDGE Mobility System - get certified in Blood Flow Restriction Therapy/Training, full online seminars, IASTM Toolkit, Manual therapy, fitness and rehab products - everything a PT, OT, DC, MT, ATC or fitness pro would need! EDGE Health and Tech Solutions...
2020-01-2606 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 146 - Relating to Chronic Pain and Fear AvoidanceAs clinicians, we try our best to empathize with patients in chronic pain. However, if you've never had a persistent injury, loss of function, and or fear avoidance, can you really relate? EDGE Mobility System - get certified in Blood Flow Restriction Therapy/Training, full online seminars, IASTM Toolkit, Manual therapy, fitness and rehab products - everything a PT, OT, DC, MT, ATC or fitness pro would need! EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it into a referral generating machine and do full G Suite...
2020-01-1312 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 145 - An Unlikely Dorsiflexion FixIn this episode of Untold Physio Stories, Erson goes over a recent case working with a runner with chronic knee pain. Part of his limitations were severe hip, lumbar and ankle mobility. Hip and Lumbar were reset easily, but ankle dorsiflexion stretches, resets, and eccentric loading were tried for months until a very rapid fix was accidentally discovered. And by the patient, not the clinician! EDGE Mobility System - get certified in Blood Flow Restriction Therapy/Training, full online seminars, IASTM Toolkit, Manual therapy, fitness and rehab products - everything a PT, OT, DC, MT, ATC or...
2020-01-0309 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 144 - From Attempted Suicide to Kettlebell DeadliftsCan you recognize the need for intervention? How would you deal with a suicidal patient? Dr. Andrew Rothschild, is back as UPS Podcast cohost with a powerful story on connecting with and motivating a patient from suicide to strength training. Check out our sponsors EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it into a referral generating machine and do full G Suite and Telehealth integrations Modern Manual Therapy Insiders - over 650 Exclusive videos, Research Reviews, Webinars, Online Discussion - learn easy to apply Clinical...
2019-12-1013 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 143 - An Interesting Case of Foot Drop In this podcast, Jason joins Erson again for their semi quarterly podcast! Foot drop is normally difficult if it's spinal in origin. When your screens are inconclusive and your treatment is ineffective, what's next? Listen to this quick and interesting story for a great differential diagnosis. Check out our sponsors EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it into a referral generating machine and do full G Suite and Telehealth integrations Modern Manual Therapy Insiders - over 650 Exclusive videos, Research Reviews, Webinars, Online Discussion...
2019-11-1705 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 142 - A Fix for Knee ClickingIn this episode of Untold Physio Stories podcast, Erson reunites with super friend and former podcast host Jason Shane from Shane Physiotherapy. Erson recounts how his knee has been very stiff, painful and clicking recently and what he tried to "fix" it. Check out our sponsors EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it into a referral generating machine and do full G Suite and Telehealth integrations Modern Manual Therapy Insiders - over 650 Exclusive videos, Research Reviews, Webinars, Online Discussion - learn...
2019-11-0811 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 141 - Your Doctor Said WHAT?!?!Can podcast stories be fun and sad? Sure! In this episode Dana and Erson try to one up each other on ridiculous things patients have heard from providers. With doctors like these, who needs enemies? Check out our sponsors EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it into a referral generating machine and do full G Suite and Telehealth integrations Modern Manual Therapy Insiders - over 650 Exclusive videos, Research Reviews, Webinars, Online Discussion - learn easy to apply Clinical Practice Patterns, integrate Pain Science...
2019-10-3014 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 140 - You Definitely Don't Need That MRI"I feel it right in my joint!" It's a common complaint from many patients. Deep, specific pain. In most cases, an x-ray or MRI isn't needed an only leads to poor outcomes secondary to increasing fear avoidance. We try our best using patient education, and active strategies to keep people moving. In some cases, a scan is useful. Check out our sponsors EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it into a referral generating machine and do full G Suite and Telehealth integrations Modern...
2019-10-1412 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 139 - A Pain Science Education BreakthroughThere are times when you know you have to address a patient's fear avoidance and maladaptive beliefs in order to make a difference in their pain and function. Sometimes you can try your best with many different ways of modulating pain, changing perception and reconceptualizing the patient's core beliefs about their issues. You can try your best, and talk patients out of scans... but on occasion, they're correct and they do need the MRI. Check out our sponsors EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it...
2019-09-2612 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 138 - Expected Soreness?This is an unexpected part 2 from our last episode - Sometimes You Just Have to Rant! While Erson was impressed at the patient's acceptance of how sore she was after treatment, he didn't expect a simple screen and solution to it. How often do you screen after manual treatment if function is improved but soreness is increased?
2019-09-1808 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 137 - Sometimes You Just Have to RantSometimes you can try your best, give your best positive message and you will be totally derailed by other clinicians giving a TERRIBLE negative message. Luckily, the patient's head was in the right place, despite her former PT and current ortho surgeon telling her to keep limiting her function, despite her continued improvements. Honestly, what are some providers thinking?
2019-08-2909 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 136 - I Can't Stop Active ListeningWe all need to work on our weaknesses. Part of improvement is adapting from failures. Listen in on this particular and recent EPIC failure as Erson tries to actively listen to a patient who quite possibly never told her entire story.
2019-08-0712 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 135 - You're Not WrongHow often have you used the title's phrase when speaking to a concerned patient? Much of our job is reducing patient's anxiety and fears about movement. Post op is another ballgame as patient's often think they are easily going to break something. Listen in as Modern Rehab Mastery Dr. Phil Van Pelt tells a story about a recent post op case that was worried about her new hardware snapping.
2019-07-2207 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 134 - Changing Lives and Saving LimbsOn this episode, Modern Rehab Mastery mentee Dr. Dana Palmer goes over how some education changed many lives and helped save countless limbs in a small island country she decided to work at just because it looked nice.
2019-07-1011 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 133 - Clinic Pet PeevesWe're all human, even as professionals/clinicians, we have our pet peeves. Listen as Erson and Andrew list theirs, and one in particular that Erson remembers from years ago.
2019-06-2412 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 132 - A Little Lifting Goes a Long WayHow often do you challenge your patients with heavy lifts? What about if your patient is pediatric? Do you have them lift heavy things? Why wouldn't you?
2019-06-1010 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 131 - The Worst Insurance Denial EverIf an insurance company can find a way to deny a claim, they will. If another carrier should be paying for the claim, it will most likely be denied, forget medical necessity! What happens when a worker's compensation claim patient, gets hit by a motor vehicle while at work? The Worker's comp, motor vehicle insurance by the driver, plus the private insurance of the patient - all the same company!
2019-06-0511 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 130 - Cosmetic Physical Therapy?In this episode, Erson recalls two TMD and Headache patients that just happened to have very chronic and unresolved cases of Bell's Palsy. Facial asymmetry is a big deal for well being as well as the perception of attractiveness. What was the solution? IASTM in this episode was performed with the EDGE Mobility Tool - check it out as part of the IASTM Toolkit!
2019-05-2012 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 129 - To Load or Not to Load?Current research for tendinopathies and the trend for loading over passive care like modalities and manual therapy is great. Those of us originally trained in manual therapy often don't get to loading fast enough, or at all in some cases if the patient is pain free. What would you do in this recent case of elbow tendinopathy Erson recounts?
2019-05-0612 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 128 - Don't Practice Your Least Favorite TechniqueIn this podcast, Erson remembers when a fellowship mentee requested he perform a rib thrust manipulation - something he hadn't practiced since manual therapy fellowship 5+ years prior. How'd it go? Research recommended in the show Unraveling the Mechanisms of Manual Therapy: Modeling an Approach.
2019-04-2209 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 127 - TMD, Headaches, Central Sensitization or Something Else?In this episode, Erson talks about a recent case where a fatigued mother of a newborn has TMJ, Headache, and/or central sensitization type complaints. Is it something else?
2019-04-0808 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 126 - Cervical Success Story? Listen to one of Andrew's recent cases where he details a recent cervical radiculopathy "success story." What's Erson have to say as a mentor?
2019-04-0106 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 125 - Nocebo From the Peanut Gallergy In this episode, Erson recaps a recent case from earlier this year plus goes over a very upsetting comment from a completely random bystander at the gym he works at.
2019-03-2509 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 124 - Stress Adds UpIn this episode, Dr. Benjamin J Stevens of Somatic Senses recounts his story of how he changed his entire work and lifestyle to recovery from high blood pressure. As a "picture of health" mentally and physically to himself and others who knew him well, it's a great cautionary tale of how stress can affect us.
2019-03-1123 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 123 - A Minor Fender Bender Leads to the Sea of Endless PractitionersLearn the long journey of Dr. Molly Parker's post-concussion syndrome. If you think you can easily treat a concussion, you just got lucky with a "normal recovery."
2019-03-0122 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 122 - Baby Blues or Central SensitizationIn this episode, Erson, fresh with an experience of yet another newborn at home, has an exacerbation of his chronic wrist pain and radial nerve sensitization. Is it peripheral or central sensitization?
2019-02-2210 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 121 - Apple Watch Injures Man's Shoulder There are a lot of amazing stories out there about the Apple Watch. It's a successful wearable, it upended Fitbit, it has saved lives by detecting falls and irregular heartbeats. In this Untold Physio Stories, our special guest recounts how the Apple Watch caused an injury.
2019-02-1808 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 120 - TMJ Trigger PointsOn this episode, Andrew talks about a PT colleague with recent onset of TMJ pain after hiking. What was the novel solution this time? One that you wouldn't guess! Check out Andrew and Erson's new online mentoring group at Modern Rehab Mastery!
2019-02-1108 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 119 - The Patient is Always Right?In this story, Erson recounts trying it "his way" with a hamstring strain on an otherwise healthy young athlete. After getting little results with increase in function after light soft tissue work for a few weeks, his intern politely asked for a change on the patient's behalf.
2019-02-0412 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 118 - The Placebo of MRIsNormally, a patient sees their primary, primary refers to specialist, and specialist orders a plethora of scans/testing that leads to fear avoidance. The combination of this, patient experience, their support system, maladaptive beliefs, and good ol' Dr. Google usually lead to worse outcomes than if the patient did not receive the scans. Listen in to this pair of stories where Erson sees a few patients where the scans actually caused placebo instead of nocebo.
2019-01-2811 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 117 - Unintended Mindfulness EffectsA rare win for show host Andrew. A patient after shoulder trauma and other ecosystem stressors developed arm and hand thoracic outlet like complaints. After trying several other conventional and unconventional treatments, he settles on mindfulness. Check out his course at modpatientedu.com/online - to learn more about integrating mindfulness, nutrition, sleep/recovery, pain science, and movement into your practice!
2019-01-2109 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 116 - Desentization = DetrainingListen to a recent case of a severe bilateral chronic ankle sprain Erson worked with. 4 months of rehab prior to a big meet to qualify for a state competition. What happened and what was learned from this case?
2019-01-1410 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 115 - Working Out Too Hard?Dr. Brett Scott is back on the podcast. Fully licensed (listen to the last episode). He shares an interesting case of an athlete at his gym who is having some unusual symptoms and is known to "work out a bit too hard."
2019-01-0708 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 114 - A Cautionary Tale for New Grad PTsListen in as Dr. Brett Scott, PT, DPT details his difficulty getting licensed. A misunderstanding and misinterpretation of information listed on his website prior to his licensure caused some initial career headaches. A great lesson and piece of advice for new grad and student PTs who are on social media
2018-12-3008 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 113 - Gross Clinical ExperiencesErson and Andrew share some of their most memorable, and gross clinical experiences. Do you have any to share? Comment in social media or leave us an email! Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash Search for Untold Physio Stories on your favorite music/podcast apps! Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by the EDGE Mobility System, featuring the EDGE Mobility Tool for IASTM, EDGE Mobility Bands, webinars, ebooks, Pain Science Education products and more! Check it out at edgemobilitysystem.com . Be sure to also connect with Dr. Erson Religioso at Modern Manual Therapy and Andrew...
2018-12-1409 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 112: More Accidental Taping Success Erson shares a quick story about another unintended success when directions weren’t followed as expected for some rib taping. Search for Untold Physio Stories on your favorite music/podcast apps! Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by the EDGE Mobility System, featuring the EDGE Mobility Tool for IASTM, EDGE Mobility Bands, webinars, ebooks, Pain Science Education products and more! Check it out at edgemobilitysystem.com . Be sure to also connect with Dr. Erson Religioso at Modern Manual Therapy and Andrew Rothschild at Modern Patient Education. Keeping it Eclectic…
2018-12-0312 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 111: PT vs Sports Medicine A rare win story, especially from new co-host, former guest and Modern Patient Education lead instructor, Andrew Rothschild. Listen as Andrew goes toe to toe with a local Sports Medicine Doc over a differential diagnosis. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes!
2018-11-1409 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 110: When Pain Science Works and Fails at the Same Time Listen in as new co-host Dr. Andrew Rothschild tells a great story about Pain Science Education going very well and simultaneously terribly! Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes!
2018-11-0513 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 109: Clearly Seeing the Cause of Neck Strain First episode with new co-host, Dr. Andrew Rothschild, DPT, FAAOMPT, lead instructor of Modern Patient Education. Coming soon! In this episode, Erson recounts a recent patient whose TMD/facial tension improved with traditional education and therapy. His neck tension and inability to work out or work without pain also improved, but with unexpected treatment. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes!
2018-10-2211 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories 108: A Little Lecture Goes a Long Way In this episode of Untold Physio Stories, Erson interviews Bobby Edwards. Bobby was a physio who attended a seminar where Erson was only an assistant. Erson got to lecture a few times and tried to get his Modern Manual Therapy message of patient empowerment and manual therapy as neurophysiologic/non-specific effects rather than passive mechanical effects across. What happens from just a small tidbit of an entire lecture? Listen/watch to find out! Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes!
2018-10-1110 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S9E11): Loading the Knee for Knee Pain? Jason recounts some seemingly contrary advice to a patient who comes in with knee pain. She has a lofty functional goal. Unloading doesn’t often restore the ability to repeatedly load, so get loading! Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes!
2018-10-0209 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S9E10): The Arrogance of Ortho Surgeons Erson shares the story of helping another physio out after some spinal surgery. The patient’s surgeon told him he could not possibly have a lumbar lateral shift after the fusion. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes!
2018-09-1912 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S9E9): 87 Years Young Jason shares a story of a young 87 year old patient referred to him for a pulled ligament in her hip. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes! Subscribe on Google Play Music Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by the EDGE Mobility System, featuring the EDGE Mobility Tool for IASTM, EDGE Mobility Bands, webinars, ebooks, Pain Science Education products and more! Check it out at edgemobilitysystem.com . Be sure to also connect with Dr. Erson Religioso at Modern Manual Therapy and Jason Shane at Shane Physiotherapy. Keeping it Eclectic...
2018-09-0411 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S9E8): Running and Rubbing the Wrong Way Erson sent a runner to work his “magic” on – Listen in as a runner is sent to Erson for manual therapy and Erson finds one major deficit in the runner that will take a lot longer to resolve. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes!
2018-08-2111 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S9E7): What’s Pain Science? What’s more frustrating than a patient who just won’t listen? A provider who has never heard of “Pain Science” and proceeds to tell you what you don’t know about what it is they do. Sigh… Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes!
2018-08-2110 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S9E5): Bad Advice From Well Meaning Providers Sometimes well meaning providers give patients the worst advice ever. Jason and Erson recount some of the worst advice providers have ever given patients. It’s fist shaking/face palm time on Untold Physio Stories podcast! Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes!
2018-07-2713 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S9E4): Not the Teacher’s Pet Ever have a teacher that was just unbearably intimidating? Listen in as Erson tries to win one over in this hilarious episode. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes!
2018-06-2609 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S9E3): Rotator Cuff Tears That Matter and Low Back Pain Differential Diagnosis Wondering what happened with Erson’s neighbor with the rotator cuff tear? Curious about Jason‘s patient who had an episode of lower back pain and then couldn’t move her second toes? Listen in to find out what happened to these patients. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes!
2018-06-0711 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S9E2): PTs Have No Business Diagnosing Have you ever had a patient who has fallen on their hip? What injury did they have? Bruise? Strain? Fracture? Listen in to Erson’s story about just such a patient. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes!
2018-05-2707 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S9E1): You Can’t Practice on the Instructor Why you shouldn’t let students manipulate your neck [too much?]. Listen in to Erson’s story of having his neck manipulated. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes!
2018-05-2110 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S8E12): A Simple Running Cue for Complex Symptoms Listen to a great and simple case where Dr. Clay Sankey talks about an external cue that helped a runner with headaches and bilateral foot numbness. Follow Dr. Sankey on instagram, facebook, and check out his site Tru Motion Therapy! Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes!
2018-05-1407 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S8E11): Seeking Approval f you are constantly trying to please everyone and seek approval from every peer, you will drive yourself crazy. Listen to Dr. Aaron LeBauer’s story of how much time and energy this sapped from him for a few years. Aaron’s work can be found at lebauerconsulting.com, check it out if you want to go #CashPT or take your practice to the next level! Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes! Subscribe on Google Play Music Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by the EDGE Mobility System, featuring the EDGE Mobility Tool fo...
2018-04-3010 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S8E10): Jason Hits a Home Run Without Even Swinging What happens when you have a patient with a condition that you don’t specialize in? Do you treat them? Refer them to someone else? Listen in to a story about what Jason did in this situation. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes! Subscribe on Google Play Music Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by the EDGE Mobility System, featuring the EDGE Mobility Tool for IASTM, EDGE Mobility Bands, webinars, ebooks, Pain Science Education products and more! Check it out at edgemobilitysystem.com . Be sure to also connect with Dr. Erson Religioso at Modern Manual Therapy and Jaso...
2018-04-2410 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S8E9): When is it Really a Frozen Shoulder? How do you diagnose or treat frozen shoulder? Is there a “quick fix?” Listen in to find out more about this condition. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes! Subscribe on Google Play Music Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by the EDGE Mobility System, featuring the EDGE Mobility Tool for IASTM, EDGE Mobility Bands, webinars, ebooks, Pain Science Education products and more! Check it out at edgemobilitysystem.com . Be sure to also connect with Dr. Erson Religioso at Modern Manual Therapy and Jason Shane at Shane Physiotherapy.
2018-04-1609 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S8E8): Cold Shoulder to a Cold Laser Salesperson Have you ever had a sales agent come into your clinic to try to sell you a product? Listen in to an experience Dr. E had with a cold laser salesperson. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes! Subscribe on Google Play Music Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by the EDGE Mobility System, featuring the EDGE Mobility Tool for IASTM, EDGE Mobility Bands, webinars, ebooks, Pain Science Education products and more! Check it out at edgemobilitysystem.com . Be sure to also connect with Dr. Erson Religioso at Modern Manual T...
2018-04-1108 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S8E7): Jason and Erson Fall For it Practical jokes in clinic keep things fun. Listen in to Dr E. and Jason‘s individual stories of getting “owned.” Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes!
2018-04-0310 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S6E7): The Trials and Tribulations of Wearing a Bra What happens when a patient’s nerve symptoms are caused by…her bra!? Listen in to find out more. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes! Subscribe on Google Play Music Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by the EDGE Mobility System, featuring the EDGE Mobility Tool for IASTM, EDGE Mobility Bands, webinars, ebooks, Pain Science Education products and more! Check it out at edgemobilitysystem.com . Be sure to also connect with Dr. Erson Religioso at Modern Manual Therapy and Jason Shane at Shane Physiotherapy. Keeping it Eclectic…
2018-03-2710 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S6E5): Rotator Cuff Tears: Do They Matter? Part 2Listen in to a followup to our previous episode about size of rotator cuff tears. In this episode co-host Dr. Erson Religioso has a patient with MRI confirmed SMALL rotator cuff tears but a LARGE loss of function. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes!
2018-03-1911 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S8E4): Phoning a Friend It helps to have another professional or mentor to run things by. Listen in as Jason recounts a recent case that just didn’t feel right. He calls Erson to ask his thoughts. Don’t worry, we won’t leave you hanging. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes! Subscribe on Google Play Music Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by the EDGE Mobility System, featuring the EDGE Mobility Tool for IASTM, EDGE Mobility Bands, webinars, ebooks, Pain Science Education products and more! Check it out at edgemobilitysystem.com . Be sure to also connect with Dr. Erson Religioso...
2018-03-1310 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S8E3): Did That Hurt? One of Erson’s most memorable patients was on his very first clinical internship. Listen in on how a little humor goes a long way. It’s one of the only stories where Jason can only say, “Oh Erson!” several times! Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes!
2018-03-0608 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S8E2): Rotator Cuff Tears, Do They Matter? What does research state about the need for surgery for regaining full function of a rotator cuff tear. Does the size or shape of the tear matter? Jason Shane wondered and reviews for you in the latest Untold Physio Stories podcast. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes!
2018-02-2709 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S8E1): Sometimes, All You Need is Strength Listen in on a quick story about removing a thought virus and some good old fashioned strength training to return to function. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes!
2018-02-2010 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S7E12): Erson Gets Owned Listen in to Dr E. sharing one of his early treatment stories (17 years ago!) of when a patient he treated did not respond to manual therapy…but got better with some unexpected fancy treatments. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes!
2018-02-1307 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S7E11): A Tale of Two Needles Co host Jason Shane shares two stories on using dry needling/Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) on patients. One has a successful outcome, the other, well, listen in to find out. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes!
2018-02-0610 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S7E10): Jason Doesn’t Care Part 2 A rare Untold Physio Stories Sequel! As our listeners know, Jason doesn’t care about your scans or what some other bad news you may have received from well meaning clinicians. Did it back fire on him this time? Listen in to find out. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes!
2018-01-2207 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S7E9): No Hablo Espanol Our first physical therapist student story on the podcast! Listen in to a treatment story, that based on almost everything Erson teaches, shouldn’t have worked, but does! Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes!
2018-01-1609 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S7E7): Afraid of Knee Stability One of Erson’s first run ins with severe fear avoidance – way before Pain Science Education was even a thing. How does he deal with a patient with history of recurrent patellar dislocation who hasn’t bent her knee in months? Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes!
2018-01-0109 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S7E6): Help! My Child is Coming! What happens when the clinician is injured? Listen in this week when co-host Jason Shaneshares his story of when he did a Grade 2-3 sprain of his thumb and how he rehabilitated it back to full function. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes!
2017-12-1911 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S7E5): Graded Exposure to Flareup Graded Exposure is a well researched method for returning patients function. It may be a tough sell for patients in persistent pain. Sometimes even using the best approach does have the intended results. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes!
2017-12-1213 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S7E4): The Hare Becomes the Tortoise Have you ever had a patient that has always responded to treatment? What happens when that same patient stops responding to treatment? Listen in to Dr. E’s story to find out. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes!
2017-12-0611 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S7E2) – Pull Back and Move Forward What happens when the therapist has an injury? Listen in to Jason sharing his story of how he treated himself for Achilles tendonitis. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes!
2017-11-1304 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S7E1): Anything Else You Want to Add? A good question to ask at the end of your evaluation is, “Anything else you want to add?” You can further specify, medically, healthwise, or prior injuries or conditions that you do not think are related but may be. See what happens when Erson forgets to ask one of his favorite questions to cap off the patient history. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes!
2017-11-0606 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S6E12): Why You Should Look at Your Patient’s Feet Are you runner or have you ever worked with a runner with knee pain? Was it due to their hip, knee, how about their foot? Listen in to Dr. E’s story of the importance of examining the whole leg. And, a shout out to one of our listeners, Curtis Tait. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes!
2017-10-3108 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S6E11): You Don’t Have Hip Bursitis You Don’t Have Hip Bursitis – Have you ever had a patient come in with a referral form to treat hip bursitis? Should we still be using this as a diagnosis? Does anyone ever actually get hip bursitis? Listen in to find out more. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes!
2017-10-2409 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S6E10): A Good Use for Ultrasound GelPractical jokes in the Clinic – Listen in to a few fun stories from your hosts on practical jokes that they’ve played and had played on the in clinic. Also, feel free to send in your own stories for us to read on the air or you be a guest on our show. Message Dr. Religioso on through Modern Manual Therapy or Jason Shane through Shane Physiotherapy. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes!
2017-10-1707 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S6E9): Some of Our Favorite Patients Do you have a favourite patient? – Listen in to a couple short stories about the hosts favorite patients? Who are your favourite patients? Do they have a common theme – upbeat attitude and…they do they homework. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes!
2017-10-0907 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S6E8): Jason Doesn’t Care This episode’s title is a bit of a play on words. Have you heard that results from imaging such as MRIs and Ultrasounds may not correspond to the patient in front of you? Well, listen in to this story when a patient has a copy of their knee x ray results and Jason has a very straight forward result. head image credit Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes!
2017-10-0307 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S6E7): A Nonclassic Case of Overdoing It Osgood-Schlatter is a condition that teenagers can have. Listen in Dr. Erson Religioso shareas a story of a teenage gymnast whose Osgood Schlatter may caused/aggravated by overdoing it. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes! Subscribe on Google Play Music Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by the EDGE Mobility System, featuring the EDGE Mobility Tool for IASTM, EDGE Mobility Bands, webinars, ebooks, Pain Science Education products and more! Check it out at edgemobilitysystem.com . Be sure to also connect with Dr. Erson Religioso at Modern Manual Therapy and Jason Shane at Shane Physiotherapy.
2017-09-2910 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S6E6): The Strongest Rotator Cuff in the World Listen in to one of Erson’s patients from way back before pain science and Modern Manual Therapy. How do you assess a world record holding power lifter with a confirmed rotator cuff tear? Previous PTs tested him as 5/5 with some minor pain. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes! Subscribe on Google Play Music Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by the EDGE Mobility System, featuring the EDGE Mobility Tool for IASTM, EDGE Mobility Bands, webinars, ebooks, Pain Science Education products and more! Check it out at edgemobilitysystem.com . Be sure to also connect with Dr. E...
2017-09-1907 min
Untold Physio StoriesUntold Physio Stories (S6E5): Chronic Intermittent Shoulder Pain with Doug Murray A suspected torn rotator cuff tear in a 20 year old with no red flags end up being diagnosed with a different form of rotator cuff pathology. Listen in to physiotherapist Doug Murray’s story to find out more. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes! Subscribe on Google Play Music Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by the EDGE Mobility System, featuring the EDGE Mobility Tool for IASTM, EDGE Mobility Bands, webinars, ebooks, Pain Science Education products and more! Check it out at edgemobilitysystem.com . Be sure to also connect with Dr. Erson Religioso at Modern Manual...
2017-09-1212 min
Manual Therapy ForumInterview with Gregg Johnson PT, FFFMT, FAAOMPTWelcome back! In our next interview, we speak with Gregg Johnson. He is co-founder and co-owner of the Institute of Physical Art (IPA) with his wife, Vicky Johnson PT, FFFMT, FAAOMPT. Gregg is also one my main mentors as I...
2017-07-051h 10