Episodes

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…
Guest: Derek Griffin
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 …
Guest: Logan Buckley
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…
Guest: Jerry Durham
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…
Guest: Joe Tatta
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…
Guest: Pete Moore
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…
Guest: Abby Gordon
Sept. 18, 2023

Solving the Care Crisis: Restoring Humanity in Healthcare with Bronnie Thompson

​ In our latest episode of The Modern Pain Podcast, we had the privilege of hosting Bronnie Lennox Thompson, an authority in pain management and a postgraduate academic coordinator for studies in pain and pain management at …
Sept. 11, 2023

Financially Feasible Care: Overcoming Monetary Barriers in Physical Therapy with Jarod Hall

In this insightful episode, Mark Kargela and Jarod Hall discuss the monetary hurdles facing physical therapists, examining both the systemic issues in healthcare and the potential for new, diversified revenue streams. They d…
Sept. 3, 2023

Unearthing the History and Future Prospects of Physical Therapy: A Deep Dive with David Nicholls

In this insightful episode of The Modern Pain Podcast, host Mark Kargela sits down with David Nicholls to discuss the evolving landscape of physical therapy and healthcare. They delve into the challenges facing the industry,…
Aug. 28, 2023

Delving into the Complexities of Manual Therapy with Steve George

This week we look into the world of manual therapy and pain research with our guest, Steve George. A practiced physical therapist turned researcher, Steve provides a fascinating look into his unique career path and the devel…
Guest: Steven George
Aug. 21, 2023

Decoding Physiotherapy and Pain Management: Lars Avemarie's Perspective

Are you ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about pain treatment with our special guest, Lars Avemarie. As a physiotherapist hailing from Denmark, Lars is walking the talk daily with patients in his clinical p…