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In this episode, we're joined again by Jon Crowley. Like many clinicians, after taking a Pain Science Education Seminar, he couldn't wait to get amazing results by "talking" away everyone's pain. Multiple failures into the process, he had an amazing win that really made him realize, maybe there is something to this Neuroscience Education. 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 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 and Patient Education -  Join now ! Also, be sure to check out  EDGE Mobility System's Best Sellers  - Something for every PT, OT, DC, MT, ATC or Fitness Minded Individual Keeping it Eclectic... ...

By Dr. Sean M Wells, DPT, PT, OCS, ATC/L, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, CNPT, Cert-DN Parkinson's Diseases (PD) is a chronic, progressive neurodegenerative disease that significantly impacts movement. Many patients seek the expertise of physical therapists (PTs) to help improve their movements, balance, and quality of life. Exercise is most certainly the mainstay treatment, with resistance training, boxing, HIIT, and balance exercises being some of the top choices. Some clients of my practice have improved their condition so much they no longer use their rolling walkers, need help with transfers, and some even reduce their meds. Other than exercise, nutrition is another key area that Doctors of Physical Therapy ought to be aware for their clients with PD. Nutrition is intimately related to the causality of PD. From heavy metals in foods like fish to severe alterations in the gut-biome, many nutrition researchers are finding that diet plays a major factor in developing the disease. Consumpt...

Kettlebell Deadlift Versatility  🔑Too many times we see folks sprint past the KB Deadlift and right into either the trap bar or barbell. I’ve never understood this. If you have a heavy-ish KB, that means you have plenty of deadlift options to work with while you slow coach the hip hinge pattern and strength development in the posterior chain. 💥The same concept can be applied to the Goblet Squat. People forget the fact that it’s a damn good challenge to load up with a heavy KB or DB in the Goblet Squat since they want to get to the landmine, barbell and/or SSB so quickly. 🧱It’s important to remember that training is a process and not a sprint. Take a slow cook approach in your training to ensure longevity and resilience. Getting enough reps under your belt with pristine technique before using the bar is a hallmark trait for staying healthy. The KB Deadlift is super versatile. Grab a heavy-ish KB and give these deadlift options a try: KB Deadlift KB Kickstand De...

In this episode, Erson is joined by PT Jon Crowley, whom he met at a recent live Modern Manual Therapy Seminar. Jon recounts a cautionary tale about how a seemingly harmless conversation overhead by his new patient lead to some really adverse consequences!   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 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 and Patient Education -  Join now ! Also, be sure to check out  EDGE Mobility System's Best Sellers  - Something for every PT, OT, DC, MT, ATC or Fitness Minded Individual Keeping it Eclectic... This article was originally posted on Modern Manual Therapy Blog Via RSSMix.com Mix ID ...

Out of Iran and part of PhD work, Dr. Ronak Zagar, and colleagues in a 2020 study examined this just question. The study examined muscle thickness of both the anterior and posterior cervical muscles using ultrasound between persons diagnosed with cervical vertigo and compared the results to healthy controls.  Figure 1 from the study is shown below: [caption id="attachment_5298" align="aligncenter" width="750"] Ronak Zargar Talebi et al. Evaluation of cervical spine muscles thickness in patients with cervical vertigo and healthy controls through ultrasonographyJ Phys Ther Sci. 2020 Jul; 32(7): 439–443.[/caption] The cervical flexors (anterior muscles) studied were: Sternocleidomastoid Longus Colli Longus Capitis The cervical extensors (posterior muscles) studied were: Rectus Capitis Posterior Major bil Obliquees Capitis Inferior bil The main findings of the study were: The thickness of extensor muscles was no...

Many individuals with pain can become fearful of movement, or exercise, if it appears to provoke symptoms.  Having the knowledge that exercise can be beneficial despite pain, here are 6 practical steps clinicians can take to reconceptualize this fear. 6 Steps for Reconceptualizing Pain-Related Fear Through Exercise by Cameron Faller 👉Step 1: Understand What The Patient Understands - Provide questions that elicit information about their beliefs and perceptions as to why they have pain in the first place. 👉Step 2: Challenge Unhelpful Beliefs - Question their beliefs about their safety with exercise. Prescribe exercises or movements that were previously avoided/or painful as new associations may form that inhibit prior fear. 👉Step 3: Enhance Self-Efficacy - Ask them their level of confidence when performing a specific exercise. Discuss what might occur when they perform that exercise. Begin with easier exercises and progress to more difficult ones which may build be...

By Dr. Sean M Wells, DPT, PT, OCS, ATC/L, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, CNPT, Cert-DN For many decades nutrition experts and researchers were aware that fasting could impact certain disease states. From rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis, and several metabolic diseases (e.g. gout), fasting could reduce symptoms, improve functioning, and/or improve metabolic profiles for a short period. This short period of improvement could help patients during flares or bouts but couldn't offer long lasting effect. Many physiotherapists in the United Kingdom are aware of the power of fasting and vegetarian diets for patients with RA. The understanding of how symptomology would improve in light of fasting was not well understood. Some authors offered the notion of the soma vs metabolic tradeoff, where the body took its time to repair its systems vs channeling energy into digesting food. Other researchers suggested that certain foods promote inflammation, and thus, removing food could reduce infla...

Effects of Time Restricted Eating on Human Health SERIES (5/6) EFFECTS ON CIRCADIAN CLOCK One mechanism hypothesized to explain the intrinsic effects of TRE, are it's actions on the body’s circadian rhythm. The circadian system represents all the physiological processes involved in a 24-h cycle, such as: Sleep/wake cycle. Blood pressure. Heart rate. Hormone secretion. Cognitive performance. Mood regulation. Limiting the time of food consumption seems to readjust the food intake with the circadian clock. Several results support this hypothesis: Adiponectin levels can increase with TRE (refer to last post), which actively regulates the action of the circadian system. In addition, a randomized controlled iso-caloric study showed eTRE affected the expression of six genes involved in circadian rhythm. Finally, studies have shown TRE produced a significant and durable improvement of sleep quality, duration and efficiency, which is directly linked to the enhancement...