Episode #27 Myofascial Release And CLB, What Does The Evidence Say?

As massage therapists, we often rely on learning new modalities or rely on many of the ones we learned in college as a way to help our patients.But does it really matter which modality we use? There are so many other factors that contribute to better outcomes when people come to see us, the modality we use while the person receives treatment matters less than we’ve been lead to believe. Let’s start to worry less about learning new ways to touch people and start focusing on what we can do to get them back to doing the activities that are […]

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Episode #26 The Biopsychosocial 40 Years Later

In this episode we discuss some of the advances, changes, and recommendations that have taken place since the biopsychosocial framework was introduced 40 years ago. This is one of the many things we discuss in our upcoming courses along with therapeutic movement and rehab. These courses can be taken in person, or online so please click the link below and join us in October! REGISTER HERE And as always, check out our websites.www.themtdc.comwww.ericpurves.com and our emails: jamie@themtdc.comhello@ericpurves.comReferenced paper: Nicholas, Michael K.. The biopsychosocial model of pain 40 years on: time for a reappraisal?. PAIN: April 19, 2022 – Volume – Issue – 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002654doi: […]

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Episode #25 Making Sure Your Continuing Education is Evidence Based

In this episode we discuss the buzzwords circling around our continuing education and how you can interpret and decide whether the course you’re taking is evidence based.  And as always, check out our websites.www.themtdc.comwww.ericpurves.com and our emails: jamie@themtdc.comhello@ericpurves.com

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Episode #24 Maintaining Professionalism When Given The Benefit Of The Doubt

In this episode we discuss the updated education requirements from our college in BC. While some take this update to think they don’t have to take continuing education anymore, we argue that it is our responsibility as healthcare professionals to do so.  And as always, check out our websites.www.themtdc.comwww.ericpurves.com and our emails: jamie@themtdc.comhello@ericpurves.com

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Episode #23 Challenge Your Bias, But Still Remain Patient Centred

In this episode we discuss some papers that challenge some of the available pain models of understanding. While there are some good challenges on language, the overall message remains the same; treat the person in front of you. And as always, check out our websites.www.themtdc.comwww.ericpurves.com and our emails: jamie@themtdc.comhello@ericpurves.com

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Episode #22 Challenging Industry Norms And Incorporating Movement

In this episode we discuss some papers on therapeutic exercise for the neck as well as the low back. We also look at challenging industry norms and how others get upset by what you’re saying. And as always, check out our websites.www.themtdc.comwww.ericpurves.com and our emails: jamie@themtdc.comhello@ericpurves.com

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