Can a paperclip and a coin help you detect small fiber neuropathy? š Yes. In this clip, Mark Kargela shares a quick, low-tech way to assess thermal and sharp/dull sensation using tools you already have in your clinicāor your pocket. No expensive equipment needed. ā Learn how to test forā¦
Think that lateral elbow pain is just epicondylalgia? ā ļø Think again. In this clip, Mark Kargela explains a common mistake clinicians make: tunnel visioning into local pain without mapping symptoms from the spine to the distal extremities. Sometimes itās not a tendon problemāitās a nerve problem. This approach could helpā¦
šļø Have you ever treated someone with what seemed like a typical MSK problemābut the pain just didnāt add up? Burning, zinging, unpredictable symptoms? In this episode, Mark Kargela breaks down the clinical presentation of neuropathic pain, how to screen for it confidently, and 4 common mistakes that lead toā¦
Muscle strength is just one piece of the neuro exam puzzle. Dr. Annina Schmid explains why pinprick and thermal tests are essential for identifying neuropathic paināand why it only takes 3 minutes to radically improve your clinical picture. This simple shift can change how you treat and how your patientsā¦
Over two-thirds of whiplash patients show loss of function or reduced sensationābut most of itās missed without pinprick or thermal testing. Dr. Joel Fundaun explains why small fiber exams need to be part of your clinical toolkitāand how simple tools like coins and pins can reveal what your hands canāt.ā¦
Dr. Annina Schmid shares how her clinical experience revealed something deeper than just musculoskeletal pain in whiplash patientsāoften signs of neuropathic pain that go unnoticed. Are we oversimplifying whiplash? Hereās why we need to listen more carefully and examine beyond the surface. šļø Full episode with Dr. Schmid and Dr.ā¦
šļø Is whiplash just a musculoskeletal issueāor are we missing something bigger? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Annina Schmid and Dr. Joel Fundaunātwo of the worldās leading researchers on nerve involvement in whiplash. They reveal the surprising evidence from recent studies showing that many patients with Grade IIā¦
Tom Walters explains why modern rehab isnāt always about hands-on treatment. Coaching, behavior change, and movement guidance can be just as powerfulāeven virtually! š” Is virtual care and rehab coaching the future of pain care? šļø Full episode here: https://youtu.be/Vmt5FuAVxz0 #VirtualRehab #PainCoaching #TomWalters #ModernPainPodcast #DigitalHealthcare #RehabScience #PhysicalTherapy #PTPodcast #HealthcareShorts #CoachingOverManual
Do you really need to ābreak up knotsā or āfixā every tender point? Tom Walters explains why this belief may be holding patients (and clinicians) back. š„ Stop pathologizing normal anatomyāhereās what actually matters in pain care! šļø Full conversation here: https://youtu.be/Vmt5FuAVxz0 #PainMyths #TriggerPoints #PhysicalTherapy #RehabScience #ModernPainPodcast #PainScience #ChronicPain #PTShortsā¦
Tom Walters shares why building a personal brand as a clinician opens doors you never expectedāincluding book deals, global reach, and more impact outside the clinic. š” Whether youāre a healthcare provider or creative professional, this is your sign to just start! šļø Full episode here: https://youtu.be/Vmt5FuAVxz0 #PersonalBrand #TomWalters #HealthcareBusinessā¦
šļø In this episode of The Modern Pain Podcast, Mark Kargela chats with Tom Walters, DPTāfounder of Rehab Science, educator, and digital health innovator. Tom shares how he transitioned from a traditional orthopedic physical therapist to building a global online brand helping millions through coaching, education, and his bestselling book.ā¦
Most pelvic health therapists start with pregnancy-related careābut Sandy Hiltonās path was different. She shares why male pelvic pain is overlooked, how itās tied to alarming suicide rates, and why therapists must treat within their comfort zone. Letās break the silence and help more men get the care they deserve.ā¦
Is treating pain with MORE pain still the standard in some places? š³ Sandy Hilton shares how pelvic health once relied on painful techniques ā and why modern pain science offers a better way. š” Watch this clip to learn why you donāt need to hurt people to help themā¦
šØ In this episode of The Modern Pain Podcast, Mark Kargela interviews Sandy Hilton, a pioneering physical therapist and expert in pelvic health and pain care. šØ Sandy shares her fascinating journey from treating loggers in Oregon to leading change in pelvic health and pain management globally. We discuss whyā¦
A great primary care experience isnāt about a doctor dictating careāitās about shared expertise. This is how medicine should work: discussing research, weighing options, and making informed decisions together. Patients deserve a say in their own health. #SharedDecisionMaking #PatientEmpowerment #functionalmedicine Check out the full podcast at - https://youtu.be/1LZOCWsThpM ***AFFILIATE LINKSā¦
Participate in our research study - https://modernpaincare.com/research Amy's 1st Episode - https://youtu.be/Q3MfdiWmmqU ā Ever battled with chronic pain or long COVID symptoms? Discover Amy Eicher's remarkable journey from being dismissed and misdiagnosed to becoming her own best advocate. In this episode of the Modern Pain Podcast, Amy shares her personalā¦
We must move past traditional education and interventional strategies and look to true psychologically-informed care. People in pain need clinicians who look at the whole picture and not just their scans.
We are humans to. Clincians avoid difficult emotions and feelings just like our patients avoid pain. Accepting the uncertainty in pain care is a must if we are going to help people demonstrate acceptance themselves.
In this episode of the Modern Pain Podcast, host Mark Kargela challenges clinicians to rethink their approach to pain treatment. He discusses how the pursuit of certainty can lead practitioners to rely too heavily on specific tools, neglecting the complexity and individual nature of pain. Using the parable of theā¦
In this episode of the Modern Pain Podcast, host Mark Kargela discusses the evolution of pain treatment from a solely biomechanical model to a more holistic biopsychosocial approach. Initially rooted in biomechanics, Mark shares his journey of realizing the limitations of this model and the rise of psychologically informed care.ā¦
In this episode of the Modern Pain Podcast, join Mark Kargela as he discusses the challenges in pain care and the gaps in clinician education. Discover how to provide psychologically informed care and learn about a new comprehensive community-based program designed to empower clinicians as pain management leaders. Mark sharesā¦
Coaching skills are invaluable when trying to help guide someone to reclaim their life from chronic pain
Pain science and mental fitness are a great combination to help people in pain
Dealing with difficulty emotions and situations is vital to clinicians managing people with complex pain issues.