On this episode we look at Tone Police and Language and how this functions within our profession.We are of the belief that we choose how to react to someone's words and perhaps the way we react isn't always warranted.  Check out our upcoming live courses in October that can also be attended via zoom by clicking the link:https://themtdc.com/courses/clinical-applications-of-pain-science-manual-therapy-exercise-and-rehabilitation-principles-for-rmts/And as always, check out our websites.www.themtdc.comwww.ericpurves.com and our emails: [email protected]@ericpurves.com

On this episode we look at "Beliefs Vs. Science" and how this functions within our profession. We are of the belief that if science refutes or proves your belief wrong, we have a responsibility as healthcare professionals to change that narrative. Check out our upcoming live courses in October that can also be attended via zoom by clicking the link:https://themtdc.com/courses/clinical-applications-of-pain-science-manual-therapy-exercise-and-rehabilitation-principles-for-rmts/And as always, check out our websites.www.themtdc.comwww.ericpurves.com and our emails: [email protected]@ericpurves.com

On this episode we just basically rant about several things in our industry with our buddy from the UK Tristen Attenborough Check out our upcoming live courses in October that can also be attended via zoom by clicking the link:https://themtdc.com/courses/clinical-applications-of-pain-science-manual-therapy-exercise-and-rehabilitation-principles-for-rmts/And as always, check out our websites.www.themtdc.comwww.ericpurves.com and our emails: [email protected]@ericpurves.com

On this episode we look at the research around using IASTM in your practice. This is a popular modality but does it actually do what providers say it does? The research tells us otherwise.  Check out our upcoming live courses in October that can also be attended via zoom by clicking the link:https://themtdc.com/courses/clinical-applications-of-pain-science-manual-therapy-exercise-and-rehabilitation-principles-for-rmts/And as always, check out our websites.www.themtdc.comwww.ericpurves.com and our emails: [email protected]@ericpurves.com

On this episode we look at why it is important for RMT's to learn from RMT's and why we need more Massage Therapists stepping into the education ring.  Check out our upcoming live courses in October that can also be attended via zoom by clicking the link:https://themtdc.com/courses/clinical-applications-of-pain-science-manual-therapy-exercise-and-rehabilitation-principles-for-rmts/And as always, check our out websites.www.themtdc.comwww.ericpurves.com and our emails: [email protected]@ericpurves.com

On this episode we look at why it is important to challenge our bias' and identities in massage therapy. Check out our upcoming live courses in October that can also be attended via zoom by clicking the link:https://themtdc.com/courses/clinical-applications-of-pain-science-manual-therapy-exercise-and-rehabilitation-principles-for-rmts/And as always, check our out websites.www.themtdc.comwww.ericpurves.com 

On this episode we look at the difference between "Evidence Based Practice" and "Evidence Informed Practice" and how this relates to Massage Therapists. Check out our upcoming live courses in October that can also be attended via zoom by clicking the link: https://themtdc.com/courses/clinical-applications-of-pain-science-manual-therapy-exercise-and-rehabilitation-principles-for-rmts/And as always, check our out websites. www.themtdc.comwww.ericpurves.com 

This week we look at a paper discussing the overuse of MRI in MSK care. This paper really highlights the importance of how medical imaging is overused and its compounding effects as a result. Check out our websites:www.themtdc.comwww.ericpurves.comAlso have a look at our upcoming courses:https://themtdc.com/courses/clinical-applications-of-pain-science-manual-therapy-exercise-and-rehabilitation-principles-for-rmts/

This week we look at the contributions to the manual therapy professions from one of our hero's, Louis Gifford. Louis was probably one of the founding fathers of pain science and has shared his knowledge for many of us to improve as clinicians. Quite frankly his contributions are GOLD!Check out our websites: www.themtdc.comwww.ericpurves.comAlso have a look at our upcoming courses: https://themtdc.com/courses/clinical-applications-of-pain-science-manual-therapy-exercise-and-rehabilitation-principles-for-rmts/

This week we have our second guest on the podcast the one and only Paul Ingraham. Paul Ingraham is a Vancouver science journalist and publishing entrepreneur and a former Registered Massage Therapist.  He left that profession over concerns about pseudoscientific beliefs and practices, and went on to create PainScience.com, a website about the science of pain, injury, treatment, and rehab. He has written hundreds of articles and ten books on these themes (and about half of those are about repetitive strain injuries).  He’s also a reluctant runner and an avid ultimate player with a long list of his own sports injuries and pain problems. He is currently sheltering in place with his wife, still hiding from SARS-CoV-2, working on his next book and an endless supply of science updates to PainScience.com.Trigger point doubts article:https://www.painscience.com/articles/trigger-point-doubts.phpTrigger points book :https://www.painscience.com/tutorials/trigger-points.phpGeneral article about massage science (an excellent place for MTs to start on PainScience.com):https://www.painscience.com/articles/does-massage-work.phpCheck out our websites: www.themtdc.comwww.ericpurves.comAlso have a look at our upcoming courses: https://themtdc.com/courses/clinical-applications-of-pain-science-manual-therapy-exercise-and-rehabilitation-principles-for-rmts/