FUNCTIONAL F1RST

FUNCTIONAL F1RST explores important topics with leading experts in the field of functional health. Functional health encompasses all streams of healthcare that help you function optimally in any task or activity you pursue.

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Exercise Is As Effective As Surgery in Rotator Cuff Shoulder Pain

"Shoulder special tests are not that special" "For the vast majority of [shoulder] conditions...its probably impossible to be certain exactly where the symptoms are coming from" We speak with Dr. Jeremy Lewis (PhD, FCSP, Consultant Physiotherapist, Professor of Musculoskeletal Research) about rotator cuff shoulder pain, including issues relating to shoulder special tests, medical imaging, and research which reports that, for most people, exercise is as effective as surgery. To connect with Jerem...

Apr 26, 2017•39 min

Perfect Posture Is A Myth

Posture is important, but do we overemphasize its importance when it comes to injuries and pain? We speak with Dr. Greg Lehman (BKin, MSc, DC, MScPT) to explore when biomechanics and posture are important and when they're not. Greg also shares current research on the relationship between biomechanical factors and pain, challenging common beliefs of both patients and clinicians. To connect with Greg, visit his website http://www.greglehman.ca or follow him on twitter @greglehman 00:26 Can you int...

Apr 12, 2017•22 min

Are Your X-ray and MRI Results Helpful or Harmful?

"I can't run, I have arthritis" "It hurts to bend forward because of my bulging disc" People are always blaming their pain on their medical imaging results, but how much do your x-ray and MRI findings actually correlate with your pain? We speak with physiotherapist, Dr. Bahram Jam, about common medical imaging results, their correlation with pain, and how to incorporate these results into your practice. We also discuss the impact of imaging on the healthcare system and the over-medicalization of...

Mar 15, 2017•34 min

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