Episodes
April 21, 2024
Defining Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy with Jason Silvernail
To go deeper and get support in your practice make sure you check out our community In this conversation, Mark Kargela interviews Jason Silvernail about the definition and description of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (O…
April 14, 2024
Does Surgery Really Work? Ian Harris Challenges Conventional Wisdom
In this conversation, Mark Kargela interviews Ian Harris, an orthopedic surgeon and researcher, about the challenges and problems in healthcare. Ian discusses his journey from being a practicing surgeon to becoming intereste…
March 31, 2024
Decoding Radicular Pain: Terminology and Treatment Strategies
In this episode, physiotherapist Adam Dobson discusses lumbar radiculopathy and its management. He highlights the challenges in assessing and diagnosing lumbar radiculopathy, emphasizing the importance of precise terminology…
March 24, 2024
Beyond Overmedicalization: Rethinking Pain and Treatment in Modern Healthcare
Simon Kelly discusses his journey as a healthcare professional and his exploration of the role of physiotherapy in pain management. He questions the necessity of physiotherapy for every individual and the challenges of build…
March 17, 2024
Unveiling PT's Hidden Curriculum: Communication, Mentorship, and Beyond
Summary In this conversation, Mark Kargela interviews Seth Peterson about various topics in physical therapy practice and education. They discuss the challenges of PT education, the role of manual therapy, the influence of s…
March 10, 2024
Transforming Pain Management: Pain Reprocessing Therapy with Howard Schubiner
Dr. Howard Schubiner discusses the link between childhood trauma and pain, as well as the brain's role in creating pain. He highlights the challenges in training healthcare professionals to understand and address mind-body p…
March 3, 2024
Leveling Up Pain Rehabilitation: Beyond Just Biomedical Approaches
In this conversation, Derek discusses his journey in pain rehabilitation and the challenges faced in providing comprehensive care. He emphasizes the need for prevention and early intervention in pain management, as well as t…
Feb. 11, 2024
Using Improv to Improve Your Practice.
Join the Modern Pain Pro community In this conversation, Mark Kargela and Logan Buckley discuss the importance of communication in physiotherapy and how improv can enhance patient care. Logan shares his journey from being a …
Feb. 4, 2024
Strengthening Exercise for Shoulder Pain: Shifting Paradigms
This episode dives into the shifting paradigms around strength exercise in managing shoulder pain and what is behind the positive effects we see clinically. Jared Powell, a Ph.D. candidate, and shoulder physio specialist, j…
Jan. 22, 2024
Beyond Techniques: Transforming Pain Care
Join our exclusive Modern Pain Pro community where we go deep on all things pain In the episode "Beyond Techniques: Transforming Pain Care" of the Modern Pain Podcast, the focus is on the limitations of relying solely on new…
Jan. 15, 2024
Physical Therapists: Balancing Personal Philosophy with Clinic Culture
This video offers insights for physical therapists, especially new graduates, on how to thrive in professional environments where colleagues may have differing treatment philosophies. It emphasizes the importance of understa…
Jan. 7, 2024
Beyond the Clinic Doors: Proactive Approaches in Pain Care
Go deeper in our Modern Pain Pro Community The Client Experience Company In this conversation, Mark and Jerry discuss the need for upstream thinking in healthcare and the barriers that prevent clinicians from seeing beyond t…
Jan. 1, 2024
The PRISM Model: Revolutionizing Pain Management in Physical Therapy
The PRISM Model The Integrative Pain Science Institute The Modern Pain Pro Community Summary In this conversation, Joe discusses the development of the PRISM model, a comprehensive approach to pain management. He explains th…
Dec. 18, 2023
Reimagining Pain Relief: Integrating Massage and Mental Health
Be part of the Modern Pain Pro Community Jamie's Website Had an enlightening chat with Jamie Johnston on our latest Modern Pain Podcast episode. From his journey in embracing pain science to the integration of mental health …
Dec. 11, 2023
3 Reasons Con Ed is Failing Us in Pain Care Education
Join the community waitlist Welcome to another episode of the Modern Pain Podcast. In this episode, Dr. Mark Kargela discusses the shortcomings of continuing education (Con Ed) in pain management and proposes solutions for c…
Dec. 4, 2023
From Batman to Alfred. Redefining our Role in Pain Management
Join host Mark Kargela as he and Dr. Liebenson dive deep into the evolution of pain care and reveal strategies they both used and teach to help them transform their practices and those of their students.. Craig shares his jo…
Nov. 27, 2023
Manual Therapy: From Old School to New School. Stories of Practice Transformation
Have you felt like you've rode the pendulum of manual therapy? If you listen to social media it either sucks or it remains the bedrock of good pain care. Which is it? Well in this episode you'll hear Mark talk to Dr. E (Erso…
Nov. 20, 2023
The Art of Patient Communication in Pain Management
This episode features a conversation with Ben Whybrow, a physiotherapist specializing in pain management at an NHS pain clinic. Ben discusses the multidisciplinary approach to treating complex pain cases, emphasizing the imp…
Nov. 13, 2023
Pete Moore's Journey: From Chronic Pain to Self-Management Pioneer
🎙️ In this eye-opening episode of The Modern Pain Podcast, we dive into the inspirational journey of Pete Moore. Pete shares his transformative experience from battling chronic pain to developing the revolutionary Pain Toolk…
Nov. 6, 2023
Bridging the Gap: Holistic Approaches to Navigating Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, POTS, and MCAS
In this enlightening episode of The Modern Pain Podcast, host Mark Kargela is joined by Dr. Linda Bluestein, an expert in the fields of hypermobility syndromes and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), to delve into the intricacies …
Oct. 23, 2023
From Theory to Therapy: Applying Enactivism in Pain Treatment
In this compelling episode of The Modern Pain Podcast, we dive deep into the concept of enactivism and its revolutionary implications for clinicians working in pain management. Joined by Peter Stilwell, an expert straddling …
Oct. 16, 2023
My Journey From Preparing to Quit to Thriving in the Clinic
Join me on a personal journey as I candidly recount my experiences with burnout and imposter syndrome in the world of physical therapy. In this heartfelt podcast episode, I shed light on the normalcy of these challenges face…
Oct. 9, 2023
Challenging the Status Quo: Mike Stewart on Creativity and Communication in Pain Care
Are you struggling with the complexities of communicating about pain with your patients? Do you find it challenging to break down intricate medical jargon into terms that your patients can easily understand? You're not alone…
Sept. 24, 2023
Navigating POTS and EDS: Insights from Abby Gordon
In this enlightening episode of The Modern Pain Podcast, we are honored to have Abby Gordon, an experienced professional in the world of physical therapy, delve into complex conditions like Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia S…