Épisodes

  • The Dangers of Causality Thinking For Pain & Pain Care

    The Dangers of Causality Thinking For Pain & Pain Care
    Apr 18 2021
    In this episode we explore the dangers of "causality" thinking for pain, why the brain defaults to that perspective, and how it can make caring for pain--and promoting better outcomes--more difficult.
    Voir plus Voir moins
    33 min
  • The Problem of The "Fixing" Mindset In Pain Care

    The Problem of The "Fixing" Mindset In Pain Care
    Apr 11 2021
    This episode discusses why thinking like a "fixer" vs. a "facilitator" can increase clinical burnout and frustration--especially with pain care. For more empowered pain care resources visit www.ThePainClass.com
    Voir plus Voir moins
    24 min
  • Do We Really Need To Process Childhood Trauma To Heal From Chronic Pain?

    Do We Really Need To Process Childhood Trauma To Heal From Chronic Pain?
    Apr 5 2021
    There's a common believe that in order to heal from chronic pain you must process your childhood trauma. Many clinicians strongly advocate that those with chronic pain should imagine your parents and express your anger by hitting pillows, hypnotically regress back to childhood events and replay them, or write letters to abusers. And these techniques can work. But are they really required? This and more is discussed by Dr. Kevin Cuccaro & Sharna Prasad DPT in this episode of Straight Shot Health. This episode is also brought to you by ThePainWebinar. Interested in monthly live clinical pain training? Sign up to learn more at thepainwebinar.com
    Voir plus Voir moins
    35 min
  • Sidestepping The Opioid Conversation For Pain Care

    Sidestepping The Opioid Conversation For Pain Care
    Mar 29 2021
    A question was sent in before ThePainWebinar.Com asking how to convince patients on chronic opioids not to talk opioids. However, is this even necessary for most care encounters? Dr. Kevin Cuccaro, talks with Sharna Prasad, DPT about when this conversation might be necessary and when it could simply interfere with pain care. This episode is sponsored by ThePainWebinar.Com. A monthly webinar that provides free clinical pain training. Sign up for updates & registration information at ThePainWebinar.com
    Voir plus Voir moins
    25 min
  • Empowering vs Entrapping Therapies & Pain Care

    Empowering vs Entrapping Therapies & Pain Care
    Mar 22 2021
    Lance McQuillan, MD & Sharna Prasad, DPT return for a discussion on the differences between empowering & entrapping therapies & pain care.
    Voir plus Voir moins
    29 min
  • Pain Science In Primary Care With Dr. Lance McQuillan

    Pain Science In Primary Care With Dr. Lance McQuillan
    Mar 8 2021
    How does learning modern pain science impact primary care? Dr. Lance McQuillan, Family Physician & Resident Educator joins the show to talk about the dramatic changes he's experienced in patient care after bring pain science into his day-to-day practice.
    Voir plus Voir moins
    31 min
  • Pain, PT, & Primary Care

    Pain, PT, & Primary Care
    Feb 14 2021
    A discussion on incorporating physical therapists in Primary Care practices plus why understanding the science of pain helps clinical practice across the spectrum.
    Voir plus Voir moins
    35 min
  • Talking Pain & PT with Sharna Prasad, DPT

    Talking Pain & PT with Sharna Prasad, DPT
    Feb 7 2021
    A discussion on the challenges of incorporating the science of pain into clinical practice.
    Voir plus Voir moins
    30 min