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Join two of the leading educators in manual therapy, bodywork, and massage therapy, as they delve into the most intriguing issues, questions, research, and client conditions that hands-on practitioners face. Stimulate your thinking with imaginative conversations, tips, and interviews related to the somatic arts and sciences.
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Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Til and Whitney speak with fascial researcher, anatomist, and manual therapy teacher Antonio Stecco MD PhD about his research in to fascial properties, pain, and the effects of hands-on work, in this audience-favorite episode from our archives, where it originally ran as Ep. 53.
Key Topics:
- Introduction to Dr. Antonio Stecco and his background in fascia research
- The role of the Stecco family in advancing fascia research
- Differences between superficial fascia and deep fascia
- The concept of fascial densification vs. fibrosis
- How manual therapy affects fascial lubrication and gliding
- The relationship between fascial stiffness/thickness and pain
- Mechanisms for long-lasting effects of fascial manipulation
- The importance of restoring proper biomechanics, not just treating pain
- The role of retinacula in proprioception and joint stability
- New MRI techniques for imaging fascial properties
- Molecular structure of hyaluronan in fascia
- Use of hyaluronidase injections for treating spasticity
- Resources for learning more about fascial manipulation
Get the full transcript at Til or Whitney's sites!
- Whitney Lowe’s site: AcademyOfClinicalMassage.com
- Til Luchau’s site: Advanced-Trainings.com
Resources discussed in this episode:
- Dr Stecco’s research and publications (NYU)
- FM app on the Apple Store and Google Play
- Dr Stecco’s site: fascialmanipulation.com
- Papers mentioned in the episode:
- Gerber et al., “A Systematic Comparison Between Subjects With No Pain and Pain Associated With Active Myofascial Trigger Points.”
- Langevin, Helene M. et al. “Reduced Thoracolumbar Fascia Shear Strain in Human Chronic Low Back Pain.” BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 12, no. 1 (December 2011): 203. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-12-203.
- Stecco, Antonio at al. “Ultrasonography in Myofascial Neck Pain: Randomized Clinical Trial for Diagnosis and Follow-Up.” Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy 36, no. 3 (April 2014): 243–53. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-013-1185-2.
Sponsor Offers:
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- ABMP: save $24 on new membership at abmp.com/thinking.
- Advanced-Trainings: try a month of the amazing A-T Subscription free by entering “thinking” at checkout at a-t.tv/subscriptions/,.
- Academy of Clinical Massage: Grab Whitney's valuable Assessment Cheat Sheet for free at: academyofclinicalmassage.com/cheatsheet
About Whitney Lowe | About Til Luchau | Email Us: info@thethinkingpractitioner.com
(The Thinking Practitioner Podcast is intended for professional practitioners of manual and movement therapies: bodywork, massage therapy, structural integration, chiropractic, myofascial and myotherapy, orthopedic, sports massage, physical therapy, osteopathy, yoga, strength and conditioning, and similar professions. It is not medical or treatment advice.)
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
🎙️ Grief affects everyone: every person, every practitioner, and every client will lose something important to them, whether it’s their youth, ability, dreams, or a loved one. And so, everyone will grieve.
In this episode, Whitney interviews Til about how the recent loss of his wife has given him a new perspective on grieving, and being with others in grief: what helps, what’s important to know, and how to move with grief, as we feel what needs to be felt, and do the things that need to be done. 🔍🗣️👥🔊
Key Points in the Podcast
- Introduction to the podcast and sponsors (0:00-1:20)
- Til Luchau's personal experience with grief and loss (1:20-5:30)
- The importance of self-care for caretakers (5:30-8:30)
- Lessons learned from the grief process (8:30-14:55)
- Balancing work and personal life during grief (14:55-18:00)
- The importance of acknowledging grief in client interactions (18:00-21:00)
- Understanding the stages and timeline of grief (21:00-23:30)
- Strategies for supporting others dealing with loss (23:30-26:30)
- The impact of grief on cognitive function (26:30-31:51)
- Final insights and reflections on grief (31:51-37:00)
- Closing remarks and sponsor acknowledgements (37:00-39:00)
Resources
- Episode 66: Beyond "It Depends" Oncology Massage (with Janet Penny, Rebecca Sturgeon, and Loretta Luchau)
- Whitney Lowe’s site: AcademyOfClinicalMassage.com
- Til Luchau’s site: Advanced-Trainings.com
Sponsor Offers:
- Til Luchau’s “ANKLE Issues” livestream course (live Aug 24-25 '24, or later by recording): advanced-trainings.com/workshop/onl2408m/
- Books of Discovery: save 15% by entering "thinking" at checkout on booksofdiscovery.com.
- ABMP: save $24 on new membership at abmp.com/thinking.
- Advanced-Trainings: try a month of the amazing A-T Subscription free by entering “thinking” at checkout at a-t.tv/subscriptions/.
- Academy of Clinical Massage: Grab Whitney's valuable Assessment Cheat Sheet for free at: academyofclinicalmassage.com/cheatsheet
About Whitney Lowe | About Til Luchau | Email Us: info@thethinkingpractitioner.com
(The Thinking Practitioner Podcast is intended for professional practitioners of manual and movement therapies: bodywork, massage therapy, structural integration, chiropractic, myofascial and myotherapy, orthopedic, sports massage, physical therapy, osteopathy, yoga, strength and conditioning, and similar professions. It is not medical or treatment advice.)
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
In this episode Whitney interviews Laurel Beversdorf and Dr. Sarah Court (co-hosts of the Movement Logic Podcast) to talk about movement, exercise, and rehabilitation. They discuss topics such as the misconceptions surrounding strength training and its impact on flexibility and mobility, strength training for women, posture, movement re-education, and the importance of load management, and much more. Check it out now!
Watch the video and get the full transcript of their conversation on Til or Whitney's sites:
- Til Luchau’s Advanced-Trainings.com
- Whitney Lowe’s Academy of Clinical Massage
Key Points in the Podcast
- Misconceptions about strength training and its impact on flexibility (06:00)
- Overcoming resistance to strength training in the yoga community (08:00)
- The fear of injury associated with lifting heavy weights (10:00)
- The benefits of strength training at home (14:00)
- Starting strength training after developing a physical injury (16:00)
- The importance of proper technique and strength for manual therapists (18:00)
- The scope of practice for manual therapists in recommending exercise (20:00)
- The limitations of personal trainer certifications (22:00)
- Differentiating between scope of practice and scope of expertise (24:00
- The shift towards loading and strengthening in tendon rehabilitation (32:00)
- The impact of posture and load on the body (34:00)
- The importance of considering individual goals and abilities in posture (38:00)
- The role of elite athletes and their unique movement patterns (40:00)
- The social and hierarchical implications of posture (46:00)
- How to connect with Laurel Beversdorf and Sarah Court (48:00)
Resources:
- Social Media: @movementlogictutorials , @laurelbeversdorf, @sarahcourtdpt
Sponsor Offers:
- Books of Discovery: save 15% by entering "thinking" at checkout at booksofdiscovery.com.
- ABMP: save $24 on new membership at abmp.com/thinking.
- Advanced-Trainings: try a month of the amazing A-T Subscription free by entering “thinking” at checkout at a-t.tv/subscriptions/
- Academy of Clinical Massage: Grab Whitney's valuable Assessment Cheat Sheet for free at: academyofclinicalmassage.com/cheatsheet
About Whitney Lowe | About Til Luchau | Email Us: info@thethinkingpractitioner.com
(The Thinking Practitioner Podcast is intended for professional practitioners of manual and movement therapies: bodywork, massage therapy, structural integration, chiropractic, myofascial and myotherapy, orthopedic, sports massage, physical therapy, osteopathy, yoga, strength and conditioning, and similar professions. It is not medical or treatment advice.)
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
In celebration of Til Luchau's upcoming "Ankle Issues" livestreamed course, Til and Whitney pulled one of their favorite ankle-related episodes (#43) out of the archives. Listen in as they geek out on ankle- and foot-related conditions, anatomy, function, biomechanics and more.
Topics include:
- How the structure of the foot/ankle complex determines function
- Are we over over-pronation yet?
- Plantar fasciitis/fasciosis, bunions, hammertoes, and other things you wouldn’t have thought of as ankle issues.
Episode Outline:
- Structure of the foot/ankle complex
- Medial side deltoid ligament complex
- Lateral side ATF, CF, PTF
- How does structure govern function
- Distal tibiofibular joint & talocrural joint form mortise & tenon
- Primary supporting ligaments
- Mechanics of the region:
- Talocrural motions: dorsiflexion & plantarflexion
- Type I and type II limitations
- Subtalar motions: inversion & eversion
- Pronation and supination (definitions and confusion)
- Phases of gait
- Some common issues/problems
- Valgus and varus angulations (toes and calcaneal region)
- “Overpronation”
- Bunions & hammertoes
- Plantar fasciitis
- Tendon overuse (Achilles tendon etc.)
- Trauma: sprains breaks
- Nerve entrapments mimicking soft-tissue pathology (i.e. tarsal tunnel syndrome, Baxter’s neuropathy, etc.)
Resources and references discussed in this episode:
- Til Luchau’s “ANKLE Issues” livestream course (live Aug 24-25 '24, or later by recording): advanced-trainings.com/workshop/onl2408m/
- Trail Guide to Movement: save 15% by entering "thinking" at checkout on booksofdiscovery.com
- Whitney Lowe’s site: AcademyOfClinicalMassage.com
- Til Luchau’s site: Advanced-Trainings.com
Podcast anatomy image from Advanced Myofascial Techniques, Volume 1. Used under license from Primal Pictures.
Sponsor Offers:
- Books of Discovery: save 15% by entering "thinking" at checkout on booksofdiscovery.com.
- ABMP: save $24 on new membership at abmp.com/thinking.
- Advanced-Trainings: try a month of the amazing A-T Subscription free by entering “thinking” at checkout at a-t.tv/subscriptions/,.
- Academy of Clinical Massage: Grab Whitney's valuable Assessment Cheat Sheet for free at: academyofclinicalmassage.com/cheatsheet
About Whitney Lowe | About Til Luchau | Email Us: info@thethinkingpractitioner.com
(The Thinking Practitioner Podcast is intended for professional practitioners of manual and movement therapies: bodywork, massage therapy, structural integration, chiropractic, myofascial and myotherapy, orthopedic, sports massage, physical therapy, osteopathy, yoga, strength and conditioning, and similar professions. It is not medical or treatment advice.)
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
🎙️In this episode Whitney talks with Christian Green about working with athletes and performing artists. They cover some of the unique facets of working with these special populations. There is much more than specialized techniques necessary to work in these environments and Christian shares some unique and interesting perspectives. 🔍🗣️👥🔊
Watch the video and get the full transcript of their conversation on Til or Whitney's sites:
- Til Luchau’s Advanced-Trainings.com
- Whitney Lowe’s Academy of Clinical Massage
Key Points in the Podcast
- Introduction to the podcast (0:00)
- Introduction of Christian Green and his background (1:00)
- Working with performing artists (4:00)
- Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA) (6:00)
- Challenges in finding performing artists as clients (9:00)
- Stigma around seeking help in the performing arts community (11:00)
- Reasons for the stigma (13:00)
- Collaboration with other healthcare professionals (17:00)
- Preventive care for athletes and performing artists (19:00)
- Biomechanical challenges in performing arts (23:00)
- Importance of education and research in massage therapy (27:00)
- Advice for new massage therapists interested in working with athletes and performing artists (29:00)
- Trend lines in acceptance of massage therapy in the athletic and performing arts communities (32:00)
- Closing thoughts on the essence of bodywork (35:00)
- Contact information for Christian Green (37:00)
- Conclusion and call to support the podcast (38:00)
Resources:
Sponsor Offers:
- Books of Discovery: save 15% by entering "thinking" at checkout at booksofdiscovery.com.
- ABMP: save $24 on new membership at abmp.com/thinking.
- Advanced-Trainings: try a month of the amazing A-T Subscription free by entering “thinking” at checkout at a-t.tv/subscriptions/,.
- Academy of Clinical Massage: Grab Whitney's valuable Assessment Cheat Sheet for free at: academyofclinicalmassage.com/cheatsheet
About Whitney Lowe | About Til Luchau | Email Us: info@thethinkingpractitioner.com
(The Thinking Practitioner Podcast is intended for professional practitioners of manual and movement therapies: bodywork, massage therapy, structural integration, chiropractic, myofascial and myotherapy, orthopedic, sports massage, physical therapy, osteopathy, yoga, strength and conditioning, and similar professions. It is not medical or treatment advice.)