Untold Physio Stories – Details, episodes & analysis

Is your e-stim unit just gathering dust? 🤔 Or are you still just using it as a passive modality?

What if you could turn e-stim into a powerful active treatment to get even better outcomes?

On the latest Untold Physio Stories podcast, I had an awesome chat with Dr. Sean Wells.

We break down exactly how to stop just placing pads and start driving activation. ⚡️

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Why do some patients struggle with their home exercise programs, no matter how simple? It's a question every physical therapist faces. In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Sean Wells to unravel the complex issue of patient non-compliance.

We explore the "5 Whys," a powerful yet simple technique borrowed from industrial problem-solving, and adapt it for the clinic. Learn how to peel back the layers of a patient's excuses to uncover the true, deep-seated barriers to their recovery. This isn't just about adherence; it's about fostering genuine, lasting motivation.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What the 5 Whys framework is and how it helps you look beyond surface-level answers.

• Practical tips and phrasing for asking "why" without making patients feel defensive.

• How to use the root cause you uncover to create a truly collaborative and effective plan of care.

• Real-world case study of how this technique transformed patient outcomes.

Stop the cycle of frustration and start building stronger therapeutic alliances. Tune in to discover the questions that could change your practice.

The article referenced by Dr. Wells is here.

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The Eclectic Approach Network⁠⁠ - Check out Dr. E's all new private, non tracking and ad free network for rehab pros! It's free to join, has chat, feed, and all the features of other social networks without the creeping tracking.

Check out ⁠⁠EDGE Mobility System⁠⁠'s Best Sellers - Something for every PT, OT, DC, MT, ATC or Fitness Minded Individual https://edgemobilitysystem.com

Dr. E and Dr. Wells talk about a pro hockey player with a labral tear as well as a patient who was aggressively stretching her hip, painfully foam rolling and taking unprescribed iron supplements.

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⁠Comprehend PT⁠- Leave Comprehend PT running in the background or record audio when you have time. The AI based SOAP note generator does the rest! No need for accuracy or exact wording! It's a game changer and will give you more time with your patients! Use code MMT50 to save 50% off your first month. Free trial available at sign up!⁠⁠

The Eclectic Approach Network⁠⁠ - Check out Dr. E's all new private, non tracking and ad free network for rehab pros! It's free to join, has chat, feed, and all the features of other social networks without the creeping tracking.

Check out ⁠⁠EDGE Mobility System⁠⁠'s Best Sellers - Something for every PT, OT, DC, MT, ATC or Fitness Minded Individual https://edgemobilitysystem.com

On social media, a listener/follower asked, "How do you motivate a non-motivated non-responder with chronic issues?" This episode, Erson gives his answer which is realistic, but not easy to hear. These types of patients are difficult for the best clinicians. Maybe feeling better, but being stronger and more functional if you change every aspect and bad habit, and maladaptive beliefs is not an easy selling point.

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⁠⁠The Eclectic Approach Network⁠⁠ - Check out Dr. E's all new private, non tracking and ad free network for rehab pros! It's free to join, has chat, feed, and all the features of other social networks without the creeping tracking.

Check out ⁠⁠EDGE Mobility System⁠⁠'s Best Sellers - Something for every PT, OT, DC, MT, ATC or Fitness Minded Individual https://edgemobilitysystem.com

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We are joined by Dr. Ryan Peeters from Path to Movement. He talks about his transition from home care/neuro to starting his own business. Along the way he learned one of the most valuable things to do with any patient is ground them in the present. You can find Ryan at pathtomovement on instagram.

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⁠⁠The Eclectic Approach Network⁠⁠ - Check out Dr. E's all new private, non tracking and ad free network for rehab pros! It's free to join, has chat, feed, and all the features of other social networks without the creeping tracking.

Check out ⁠⁠EDGE Mobility System⁠⁠'s Best Sellers - Something for every PT, OT, DC, MT, ATC or Fitness Minded Individual https://edgemobilitysystem.com

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In this episode we're joined by Facial Paralysis/Bell's Palsy expert Pierre-Yves Butheau. An experienced Physio of over 20 years, he found a niche treating Bell's Palsy and other similar Facial Paralysis conditions. He uses a combination of manual therapy and active strategies much later with a great analogy for why you shouldn't focus on active strategies first. You can follow Pierre on instagram, check out his facebook group and his website. The online program he talked about toward the end of the show is here. Use the coupon PALSY20 for 20% off.

Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by

⁠⁠The Eclectic Approach Network⁠⁠ - Check out Dr. E's all new private, non tracking and ad free network for rehab pros! It's free to join, has chat, feed, and all the features of other social networks without the creeping tracking.

Check out ⁠⁠EDGE Mobility System⁠⁠'s Best Sellers - Something for every PT, OT, DC, MT, ATC or Fitness Minded Individual https://edgemobilitysystem.com

⁠⁠Curv Health⁠⁠ - Start your own Virtual Clinic Side Hustle for FREE! Create your profile in 3 minutes, set your rates, and Curv will handle the rest! From scheduling to payments, messaging, charting, and a full exercise library that allow for patient/clinician tracking, it's never been easier! ⁠⁠Click to join Dr. E's new Virtual Clinic Collective⁠⁠ to help promote best online practices. 

In this episode, Andrew talks about his favorite metaphors and examples to decrease fear avoidance and Explain Pain to patients. It's an art, just like comedy, your favorite comedians are always practicing their craft and the more you practice with different patients (like an audience) the easier and smoother the delivery becomes. We hope these episodes help with updating your Pain Science Toolkit.

Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by

⁠⁠Comprehend PT⁠⁠- Leave Comprehend PT running in the background or record audio when you have time. The AI based SOAP note generator does the rest! No need for accuracy or exact wording! It's a game changer and will give you more time with your patients! Use code MMT50 to save 50% off your first month. Free trial available at sign up!⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠The Eclectic Approach Network⁠⁠⁠ - Check out Dr. E's all new private, non tracking and ad free network for rehab pros! It's free to join, has chat, feed, and all the features of other social networks without the creeping tracking.

Check out ⁠⁠⁠EDGE Mobility System⁠⁠⁠'s Best Sellers - Something for every PT, OT, DC, MT, ATC or Fitness Minded Individual https://edgemobilitysystem.com

In this episode, Erson talks about a patient stuck in lumbar flexion after hours of shoveling. Passive strategies did not work as well as more active and resistance strategies.

Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by

⁠⁠The Eclectic Approach Network⁠⁠ - Check out Dr. E's all new private, non tracking and ad free network for rehab pros! It's free to join, has chat, feed, and all the features of other social networks without the creeping tracking.

Check out ⁠⁠EDGE Mobility System⁠⁠'s Best Sellers - Something for every PT, OT, DC, MT, ATC or Fitness Minded Individual https://edgemobilitysystem.com

⁠⁠Curv Health⁠⁠ - Start your own Virtual Clinic Side Hustle for FREE! Create your profile in 3 minutes, set your rates, and Curv will handle the rest! From scheduling to payments, messaging, charting, and a full exercise library that allow for patient/clinician tracking, it's never been easier! ⁠⁠Click to join Dr. E's new Virtual Clinic Collective⁠⁠ to help promote best online practices. 

Andrew talks about a recent Cervical Fusion case. The patient had surgery for left sided cervical and radiating complaints. However, a few shorts weeks afterward, specific nerve type complaints in the brachial plexus area are now occurring on the contralateral side. Have you ever seen anything like this in your practice? What would you do or look at?

Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by

⁠The Eclectic Approach Network⁠ - Check out Dr. E's all new private, non tracking and ad free network for rehab pros! It's free to join, has chat, feed, and all the features of other social networks without the creeping tracking.

Check out ⁠EDGE Mobility System⁠'s Best Sellers - Something for every PT, OT, DC, MT, ATC or Fitness Minded Individual https://edgemobilitysystem.com

⁠Curv Health⁠ - Start your own Virtual Clinic Side Hustle for FREE! Create your profile in 3 minutes, set your rates, and Curv will handle the rest! From scheduling to payments, messaging, charting, and a full exercise library that allow for patient/clinician tracking, it's never been easier! ⁠Click to join Dr. E's new Virtual Clinic Collective⁠ to help promote best online practices. 

Having trouble explaining why the hips or pelvis doesn’t go in and out of place? These two simple and powerful true stories often help patients realize how strong and resilient their bodies are.

Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by

⁠⁠Comprehend PT⁠⁠- Leave Comprehend PT running in the background or record audio when you have time. The AI based SOAP note generator does the rest! No need for accuracy or exact wording! It's a game changer and will give you more time with your patients! Use code MMT50 to save 50% off your first month. Free trial available at sign up!⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠The Eclectic Approach Network⁠⁠⁠ - Check out Dr. E's all new private, non tracking and ad free network for rehab pros! It's free to join, has chat, feed, and all the features of other social networks without the creeping tracking.

Check out ⁠⁠⁠EDGE Mobility System⁠⁠⁠'s Best Sellers - Something for every PT, OT, DC, MT, ATC or Fitness Minded Individual https://edgemobilitysystem.com