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Illness care does not give people in pain the stories or path they need to start living well and overcome pain that has stolen their lives.

Healthcare has an unlimited supply of illness stories for people in pain. The key is finding someone who can help you write your own healing story

Listen as Mark discusses the shift of focus that needs to happen from making someone feel better inside your clinic to making them feel better and function well in the context of their lives

In this episode of the Modern Pain Podcast, host Mark Kargela sits down with Jim Stark, an insightful and experienced physical therapist with over 30 years in the field. Jim discusses the limitations of our current 'illness care system' and shares his journey of integrating holistic and spiritual approaches into…

You need to be able to create clinical encounters where patients are able to challenge their own beliefs.

For learning to occur people need to recognize the incompatibility of their beliefs around knee arthritis and it should bother them.

Eureka moments are rare. New learning around knee arthritis will take time and repetition.

Why don't people with knee arthritis exercise even though they often know it is good for them?

Join us in this episode of the Modern Pain Podcast as we sit down with Brian Polling to explore groundbreaking research on why people with knee osteoarthritis avoid physical activity despite its known benefits. Brian shares insights from a study using the Implicit Association Test (IAT) to uncover subconscious beliefs…

In this episode of the Modern Pain Podcast, host Dr. Mark Kargela interviews physical therapist Chris Hughen. Chris shares his journey from aspiring strength coach to established physical therapist, highlighting the importance of mentorship, the pitfalls of chasing certifications, and the value of embracing uncertainty in clinical practice. Chris also…

Honoring the expertise that sits in front of you is crucial to developing an alliance that will best help someone in pain move to valued living.

It's no wonder people in pain feel like they are simply broken and beyond "fixing" when we have a healthcare system that continues to have specialist after specialist adding labels or "errors" to a person's perception of themselves.

A healthy scientific profession will always be leaving past theories and methods behind as our knowledge grows. We owe it to our patients to ensure we are moving forward as well.

Join us for an insightful episode where host Mark Kargela engages with expert Jen Uschold, a physical therapist and lifestyle medicine coach. Delve into the integration of traditional physical therapy with coaching and mental fitness to foster stronger client-therapist relationships in pain management. Discover the significance of motivational interviewing, emotional…

In this episode of the Modern Pain Podcast, Mark Kargela explores the false dichotomy of passive versus active care in pain management, emphasizing that neither is inherently detrimental. He discusses the unique roles of passive care techniques like manual therapy and active care, which encompasses more than just exercise. Mark…

In this episode of the Modern Pain Podcast, host Mark Kargela explores the intersection of environmental considerations and physiotherapy with Filip Maric, Founder of the Environmental Physiotherapy Association, and Jessica Stanhope, a Research Fellow at the University of Adelaide. The discussion delves into the environmental blind spots in physiotherapy practice,…

In this episode of the Modern Pain Podcast, host Mark Kargela is joined by Mathilde Kehler to explore the transformative shift from a 'fixer' to a 'coach' in helping patients manage chronic pain. They delve into the importance of positioning the patient as the main character, focusing on their goals,…

If we stop to take time to listen and get to know the unique person we often learn a lot.

It's vital that people in pain learn the roles our thoughts and feelings have on pain as it can unlock huge potential for change and improvement in their lives

In this episode of The Modern Pain Podcast, host Mark Kargela interviews Trevor Barker, a remarkable individual who transitioned from battling chronic pain with a medicalized approach to living well despite the pain. Trevor shares his compelling journey from relying on heavy medications and invasive treatments to embracing a holistic…

In this episode of the Modern Pain Podcast, host Mark Kargela discusses the philosophy of science as it pertains to pain research with philosophers Rani Lill Anjum and Elena Rocca. The conversation revolves around their book, which critiques traditional scientific approaches and emphasizes the importance of understanding philosophical biases in…

When dealing with complex conditions such as POTS and its related conditions it is ok to say I don't know

When facing complex conditions that are new to us we can choose humility instead of coming across invalidating