The Gestalt Education Show

Today's episode features Eliska Urbarova, MPT, another incredible PT at Motal Hospital in Prague, Czech Republic. Eliska is passionate about getting kids active and incorporating Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) into physical education in the Czech Republic. We discuss DNS Fit Kids, her influences, and how she sees DNS Fit Kids incorporated into schools. Enjoy!

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Today's episode features one of the experts in the world of pediatric rehab and treatment. Marcela Safarova is a PT in the Czech Republic and is known for her assessment and treatment of the pediatric population especially the scoliosis patient. As an international DNS Instructor, we love to learn from her during the pediatrics courses. Tune into the end on YouTube where she teaches us some handling tips and tricks! Enjoy!

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Today’s episode features one of the creators of the FAKTR system, Dr. Greg Doerr. Greg Doerr had been utilizing an integrative approach for athletes of all skill levels, including tool-assisted soft tissue, active rehab, strapping and kinesiology taping, and manipulation. As you will hear in the episode, if you don’t explain why you are doing something, you probably should take a step back and reexamine. Enjoy today’s episode with a confirmed clinical savant!

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Dr. David Graber is known for his ability to distill clinical research into clinical practice. As we will talk about in this episode, the research is usually pretty far behind what we are seeing in clinical practice, but it doesn't mean we can't get something good from it. Today we break down how to incorporate research into practice and dive a little deeper into the cervical spine. Enjoy this clinical conversation with Dr. David Graber.

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Dr. Danielle Damelio is the founder and owner of the Functional Performance Institute in Fanwood, New Jersey. Danielle has been trained by and worked hand in hand with some of the best and brightest in the world of functional chiropractic/sports medicine and has brought the concepts and ideas together to form a thriving musculoskeletal practice in New Jersey. Today we dive into her background and how working with Dr. Tim Brown on the west coast really shaped her future and what she still pulls from those experiences today. This is an awesome 'In The Trenches' and should be one of your favorite episodes! Enjoy!

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Before joining Bluetail Medical Group in 2011, Dr. Matt Bayes practiced at the Sports Medicine Institute at the Orthopedic Center of St. Louis. He has extensive experience teaching regenerative medicine and diagnostic ultrasound techniques to physicians throughout the United States and worldwide. Now, a partner at Bluetail Medical Group, Dr. Bayes specializes in regenerative medicine for athletes, weekend warriors, and other patients. Today we talk about some of the basics of regenerative medicine, including PRP, Stem Cells, and other injectables. This will be the first of many conversations about this! Enjoy!

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Today’s episode features on of our favorite interns at Winchester Spine and Sport. Dr. Matheau Denner is a recent graduate from Logan University and recently opened Dinner Chiropractic & Performance in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Denner received his Athletic Training degree at the University of Alabama where he was able to work alongside some of the best athletes and medical staff gaining invaluable experience that would help him as a chiropractor. Enjoy the episode!

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Today we sit down with our favorite foot guy Dr. Thomas Michaud. Today we talk about some ways Dr. Michaud aims to mitigate fall risk in the geriatric population and how these strategies can be used for acute ankle sprains in our athletes. We also get into some new research surrounding Achilles tendinopathy. These conversations are always a must-watch and loaded with insane information for your patients! Enjoy!

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In today's episode, we break down an often-discussed topic at Winchester Spine and Sport. This concept of "Fixing" patients vs managing our patient's musculoskeletal conditions. We talk about how we convey treating function vs pain and how that allows us to keep getting better every day without burnout! We hope you enjoy this episode, let us know what you think!

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In today's episode, we sit down with Dr. Michael Leahy, founder of Active Release Technique (ART) about his ideas regarding Nerve entrapments and Nerve related disorders. This was our second trip to the ART headquarters in Colorado Springs, CO. This was another great episode with many clinical pearls. Let us know what you think! Enjoy!

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Today we sit down with Dr. Tyler Ideus, owner of Lincoln Performance and Sports Medicine, and an international Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) instructor. In today’s interview, we discuss DNS and its integration with PRI, performance intangibles, and the technology Dr. Ideus utilizes in his daily practice. You don’t want to miss the jabs the Nebraska guys get in on the lone Missouri Tiger (Brett). Enjoy this episode! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, comment, and review (If you are up for it…).

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Dr. Todd Nieder kept Brett Winchester awake during Chiropractic school; they have been best friends since then! Dr. Nieder runs Nieder Chiropractic & Rehab in Harrisonburg, VA, and is also the team Chiropractor for James Madison University. Today's episode is all about clinical practice and forming relationships. We dive into the collegiate sports aspect and what has made Dr. Nieder successful in growing his practice. Enjoy!

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Andrew Hauser has worked in various roles in his 14 years of experience as an athletic trainer and strength coach, with his most recent role being the Director of Performance Rehab with the Los Angeles Dodgers, during which he was a part of their 2020 World Series team. Andrew's passions lie in both the strength and medical aspects of sports and professional development and education. Before moving to L.A., he served as the Director of Health & Performance for the Atlanta Braves where he oversaw medical and strength staff and was able to integrate departments in the Major League and Minor Leagues all while continuing to develop and refine his and his colleagues' skills. Andrew's experience in sports extends beyond baseball. He has worked with a number of athletes in the NFL, NHL, MLS, and track/field and has become a sought-after consultant and public speaker for professionals and athletes nationwide. Today we discuss all sorts of great topics including training respiration, building a team, and much more. Enjoy!

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Today you get another ‘solo’ episode with just Dr. Taylor Premer and Dr. Brett Winchester discussing the current concepts in abdominal wall function. There is a ton of confusion in the world about how the abdominal wall should function in sports and in life. Are we supposed to brace? Hollow? Belly breathing? Etc. We go over current research, the timeline of this confusion, and where we stand on everything. This is a difficult topic and could ruffle some feathers, so we would love to hear from you. Comment below your big takeaways, disagreements, etc. As always, good luck with your patients, and enjoy!

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Today we sit down with Dr. Antonio Stecco for the second time. In this episode, we discuss the upcoming Neurodynamics Congress and Fascial Manipulation's answer for nerve entrapments. We dive into the possible mechanisms and some of the most common symptoms Dr. Stecco sees with these conditions. In case you missed our first chat with Dr. Stecco, check out the YouTube video of it below. Don't forget to visit our amazing sponsors and use our codes to save a little money! Enjoy!

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Today we sit down with Dr. Michael Rintala. Michael Rintala, D.C. is in private practice in San Diego, California specializing in sports medicine and rehabilitation. Dr. Rintala has been part of the Professional Golf Association (PGA) Tour Sports Medicine Team since 2004. He is also a treating doctor for the World Surf League (WSL), and part of the USA Surfing Performance Committee. He has been involved with a wide variety of other organizations ranging from Dance to Action Sports. Dr. Rintala is one of the Prague School of Rehabilitation Primary Instructors teaching Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) in the United States. We dive into all things DNS and Prague School. Enjoy!

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Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction is a passion of ours and has been the expertise of Brett Winchester for close to 20 years. Today we dive into some of the pertinent anatomy, biomechanics, assessments, and treatments for this area. We talk through the mechanics of those pesky clunking and popping jaws and what we can do for them. If we intrigued you to learn more about the TM Joint, please check out the TMJ Dysfunction course we host every September! Enjoy!

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Dr. Greg Rose started on the east coast with a pipe dream, a sports chiropractic practice based solely on golf performance and injuries. This seemed like a crazy thing to do in an area without a ton of professional golfers and right out of chiropractic school, but Dr. Greg Rose knew he could do it. Fast forward 20 years, Dr. Greg Rose now works out of the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) in Oceanside, CA treating golfers of all stature, including the 2023 Masters Champion, and lectures around the world. Dr. Rose is an engineer by trade and is credited with creating THE movement screen and breakouts for the golfing athlete. This systematic approach has bled over to baseball, tennis, and many more athletics. In today's episode, we break down the steps necessary to build a system like TPI and what it is like living in the shoes of Dr. Rose. We even get a little personal with some health struggles Greg Rose has been dealing with lately and look ahead to what's next for the Titleist Performance Institute. Enjoy!

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Dr. Kristine Tohtz has one of the more unique backgrounds we have interviewed on this podcast. She is a certified McKenzie practitioner and has extensive training in traditional Chinese Acupuncture, dry needling, and manipulation. After spending most of her life in Chicagoland, Dr. Tohtz has relocated to southern Florida to be closer to her family. She is working for the Veteran’s Administration as of 2023. She also continues to lecture in various postgraduate departments and state associations and she runs and teaches through an educational company entitled Fusion Care with a fellow colleague all while maintaining her private practice. How do you combine needling into your practice? Do you think it is important to follow the meridians outline via Chinese Medicine? Let us know In the comments! Don’t forget to check out our favorite sponsors below!

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Today’s episode features Dr. Lisa Thomson. Dr. Lisa Thomson owns Back Body Mind Chiropractic in the greater Los Angeles area. Lisa has an excellent reputation for her hands-on care and ability to get high-profile athletes back on the playing field. She is the immediate past president of the California Chiropractic Association and still serves the organization. We dive into the intangibles that make her great, the techniques she utilizes, and more importantly, how to have a family and still take on the world daily! This was a fantastic episode and we hope you enjoy it!

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Today's episode features one of our favorite humans, Dr. Sean Drake. Dr. Drake has spent most of his career working and traveling around the world with professional athletes and sports teams. This includes surfers, golfers, extreme sports, and many more. Sean Drake also teaches for Titleist Performance Institute and other rehab-specific seminars. We dive into treating athletes from all sorts of disciplines and you get to see Taylor suffer through the Green Bay Packers losing another playoff game. Enjoy!

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With baseball right around the corner, we thought it would be perfect timing for our next guest. Dr. Timothy Kremchek, aka Doc Hollywood, is known for his skills in performing surgical reconstruction of the Ulnar Collateral Ligament(Tommy John surgery) and for operating on some of the most famous people across the world. However, what most people do not understand is his commitment to youth athletics and the prevention of non-contact ACL injuries. Dr. Kremchek has served as the medical director for the Cincinnati Reds for the last 27 years and owns and operates Beacon Orthopedics in Cincinnati, Ohio. A special thanks to Nicholas Rohlfs, who makes an appearance on this episode, for making this happen and for blazing the trail for Chiropractic Physicians working in a huge orthopedic group. There are so many clinical and personal growth pearls in this episode.

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Today we sit down with Ryan DiPanfilo, Head Athletic Trainer for the Arizona Diamondbacks. This marks Ryan’s 6th year as the Head ATC for the Diamondbacks after serving five years as the Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Diamondbacks. Ryan ‘Dippy’ DiPanfilo is one of the most sincere and caring people we have had the chance to sit down with. This compassion and caring have created an unreal environment in the organization and have produced some of the best sports medicine therapists across baseball. If you missed our conversation with Ken Crenshaw (Link below) please listen. You will hear what a cohesive team really means when you hear them both talk about what they have created. Enjoy!

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In today’s episode, we sit down with Dr. Jason Placeway. Jason is a Chiropractor at Mount Lookout Chiropractic & Sports Injury Center. Dr. Placeway has separated himself in a bustling group practice by leaning into Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) way of assessment and treatment. He also incorporates manipulation and soft tissue work. Today we really dive into separating ourselves in a group practice, the traits necessary to grow, and how we avoid burnout during a busy life and busy practice. We hope you take away some great tips and tricks but also have a chance to reflect on some of the things you are struggling with on a day-to-day basis. As always, thank you for tuning in, and enjoy this episode!

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Today's guest is the assistant athletic trainer for the Chicago Cubs, but Neil Rampe is wildly known across the industry for his skill set. Neil began working with athletes in the weight room as a strength coach before rising to the title of an athletic trainer. Before he was with the Cubs, he was the head athletic trainer for the Los Angeles Dodgers and like many of our guests in baseball, he began his career with Ken Crenshaw and the Arizona Diamondbacks. He won a World Series with the Dodgers as the head guy and has had many ups and downs his whole career. We dive into the integration of manual techniques, but maybe more importantly, we dive into what makes people successful and how to deal with adversity. Enjoy!

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Dr. David King is back for another awesome episode about the hip. In this episode we break down the adolescent hip and why it keeps him up at night. Dr. King is  Marc Philippon/Hawkins Steadman trained orthopedic surgeon who truly is an artist. We were lucky to have him speak during the second day of our DNS C Seminar about the orthopedic management of the adolescent hip, especially the young female hip.  Enjoy this episode!

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In today’s episode, we sit down with one of the leaders in the world of functional medicine. Datis Kharrazian, Ph.D., DHSc, DC, MS, MMSc, FACN is a Harvard Medical School-trained and award-winning clinical research scientist, academic professor, and world-renowned functional medicine health care provider. He develops evidence-based models to treat autoimmune, neurological, and unidentified chronic diseases with non-pharmaceutical applications. His clinical models of evidence-based medicine are used by several academic institutions and thousands of healthcare providers throughout the world. Enjoy!

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Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Tim Hewitt. Dr. Tim Hewett has dedicated his life to the epidemic problem of Anterior Cruciate Ligament ruptures across all athletics. During his research, he has held appointments at Ohio State, The Mayo Clinic, and several other prestigious universities. Dr. Tim Hewett has received several prestigious awards, including the NCAA, Excellence in Research and O’Donoghue Awards from the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, Rose Excellence in Research Award from APTA, and a Young Investigator’s Award from the American Heart Association, and received the Clint Thompson Award for best paper from the National Athletic Trainers Association. His work has been cited in over 1000 lay press journals, including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Fox News, and CBS. If you treat athletes pre or post-ACL rupture, these next two episodes are for you!

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Dr. Tim Hewett has dedicated his life to the epidemic problem of Anterior Cruciate Ligament ruptures across all athletics. During his research, he has held appointments at Ohio State, The Mayo Clinic, and several other prestigious universities. Dr. Tim Hewett has received several prestigious awards, including the NCAA, Excellence in Research and O’Donoghue Awards from the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, Rose Excellence in Research Award from APTA, and a Young Investigator’s Award from the American Heart Association, and received the Clint Thompson Award for best paper from the National Athletic Trainers Association. His work has been cited in over 1000 lay press journals, including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Fox News, and CBS. If you treat athletes pre or post-ACL rupture, these next two episodes are for you!

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Today we go through the last 2 years of our podcast. It has been an incredible ride and we are very thankful to each of you for tuning in!  In today's episode, we go through all of our episodes and our biggest takeaways from our guests. Enjoy!

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Dr. Mark King has built a massive multi-disciplinary practice in the heart of Cincinnati. He has successfully incorporated Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, Acupuncture, Functional Medicine, and Massage into a high-volume practice. The cool thing about Mt. Lookout Chiropractic is the mini-practices within this massive practice. We thought this would be a perfect start to the year and some motivation for you to explode your practice and make it something truly special. Enjoy!

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For our last episode of 2022, we thought a little motivation and personal development could do us all some good. Please welcome best-selling author, Cory Carlson.

 As an entrepreneur, former executive, husband, and father of three, Cory Carlson understands working parents' pressures. He is passionate about helping business leaders win at home and work. Twenty years in corporate America gave Cory excellent opportunities as he worked his way up to the executive level. But he also saw brokenness: work without purpose, burnout, lack of focus, strained marriages, and absentee parents. Business leaders especially were often not living life to the fullest. This episode outlines the steps we need to take to not only win at work but more importantly, win at home. Business success is essential, but if you leave a trail of sorrow and regret in your personal life, that success doesn't really matter. Cory is a best-selling author of 2 books we think you will love! Check them below!  

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Dr. George Paletta is a nationally recognized leader and innovator in Orthopedic Sports Medicine. Dr. Paletta is the orthopedic surgeon of choice for many of St. Louis’ top professional and amateur athletes. He shapes the future of sports medicine by pioneering new surgical techniques such as primary repair of the ulnar collateral ligament as an alternative to Tommy John surgery and ACL reconstruction in the pediatric athlete. He also lectures nationally and internationally on various sports medicine topics. Dr. Paletta is known for his ability to make a differential diagnosis and give reasonable timelines for return to play in athletes. Enjoy!

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Dr. Mark Scappaticci ‘Scap’ is known for being the guy to call when you need a professional athlete to play tonight. He has taught for A.R.T. and many other soft tissue modalities while also teaching acupuncture and dry needling to several disciplines all over the world. He has worked with World Class Track and Field Olympic athletes from several Nations and has played a role in the last 4 summer Olympics and the last 2 winter Olympic games. He is a consulting chiropractor with the Atlanta Braves and Toronto Maple Leafs as well as consults with several teams and athletes in the NHL, NFL, NBA, and MLB. In today’s episode, we discuss all things assessment and treatment of soft tissue and get into the weeds about the mechanisms of needling. This was a great conversation for anyone who utilizes soft tissue therapy in their treatment. Enjoy!

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Dr. Stuart McGill is a professor emeritus, at the University of Waterloo, where he was a professor for 32 years. His laboratory and experimental research clinic investigated issues related to the causal mechanisms of back pain, how to rehabilitate back-pained people, and enhance injury resilience and performance. This produced over 240 peer-reviewed scientific journal papers, and many international awards, and has mentored over 40 graduate students during this scientific journey. Professor Stuart McGill has dedicated 32 years to investigating how the spine works, the mechanisms of pain, and proven ways to eliminate pain and restore pain-free activity. Prof. McGill believes the key to pain-free activity is to assess the pain mechanism and employ a matched approach. In today's episode, we dive into the final aspect of Stu's treatment, behavior modification, and lifestyle advice. This takes place in his basement treatment room/gym. This was an insane experience for us to be able to spend a day in Stu's house and get to know him more. We are super thankful for the opportunity and hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

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Dr. Stuart McGill is a professor emeritus, at the University of Waterloo, where he was a professor for 32 years. His laboratory and experimental research clinic investigated issues related to the causal mechanisms of back pain, how to rehabilitate back-pained people, and enhance injury resilience and performance. This produced over 240 peer-reviewed scientific journal papers, and many international awards, and has mentored over 40 graduate students during this scientific journey. Professor Stuart McGill has dedicated 32 years to investigating how the spine works, the mechanisms of pain, and proven ways to eliminate pain and restore pain-free activity. Prof. McGill believes the key to pain-free activity is to assess the pain mechanism and employ a matched approach. In today's episode, we dive into the first aspect of Stu's assessment, the interview. This takes place in his living room and as you will hear, everything is important. This was an insane experience for us to be able to spend a day in Stu's house and get to know him more. We are super thankful for the opportunity and hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

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Tracy Hayes currently works with players from 26 major league baseball teams and is known for her 12-week off-season training programs. As the wife of a former minor league baseball player, she understands the difficulties and issues with off-season training. She is also in the middle of writing a book with some really great contributors. Check this out!  

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Today’s episode is all about the clinical audit process and how it can influence you outcomes! This is another Top Secret in Practice episode with Dr. Brett Winchester and Dr. Taylor Premer. Enjoy!

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Today’s episode features some absolute superstars and it was all about gait analysis! We had an amazing group at the Motion Palpation Gait seminar here in St. Louis. We got to see Dr. Gary Gray’s gait assessment and got input on the case from Dr. Tom Michaud and Dr. Brett Winchester. This episode starts a little off the rails and just keeps going from there. Enjoy!

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Our second conversation with Michael Shacklock was filmed in front of a live audience following our Neurodynamics Upper and Lower 1 Hybrid course in Troy Missouri. We gave Michael 5 upper and lower extremity diagnoses/complaints and asked him his best clinical pearls for each with a 2-minute time limit. We covered everything from cervical and lumbar nerve root compression to tarsal and carpal tunnel syndrome. Enjoy!

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Dr. King became the third President of the Motion Palpation Institute in 2001 and continues in that capacity. He has been an instructor for the Motion Palpation Institute since 1994 and has taught all over the world. He has co-authored a case presentation for JMPT on cervical spine instability following a traumatic automobile accident. He has written over 25 articles for Dynamic Chiropractic. Dr. King is our biggest chiropractic mentor and a great human. Enjoy this conversation where we dive into the Motion Palpation Institute and the future of the profession.

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Mike Schneider is an associate professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, and the Clinical and Translational Science Institute. He serves as a committee member on the University of Pittsburgh Institutional Review Board (IRB) and is also an Advisory Panel Member of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). Schneider has designed and implemented several federally funded clinical trials comparing conservative treatments for low back and neck pain. His primary areas of research interest are rehabilitation approaches for spine-related disorders and dissemination and implementation science. He has also been instrumental in creating the Primary Spine Practioner(PSP) at the University of Pittsburgh. We dive into research and why UPitt is the next best thing in Chiropractic education!

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Today's episode is one of grit and perseverance. Dr. Rick Bishop drive 2 hours to the ballpark several times a month in order to treat the opposing team's players but could never break through to his own team. He did this for WAY too many years before he finally got his break. In the meantime, Rick worked tirelessly to develop a network of Chiropractors for the other 29 major league baseball teams and plenty of lower-level professional teams. This later developed into the Professional Baseball Chiropractic Society. Listen for your daily dose of motivation! Enjoy!

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Dr. Tim Bertelsman is the co-founder of ChiroUp. He graduated with honors from Logan College of Chiropractic and has been practicing in Belleville, IL since 1992. He has lectured nationally on various clinical and business topics and has been published extensively. Dr. Bertelsman has served in several leadership positions and is the former president of the Illinois Chiropractic Society. He also received ICS Chiropractor of the Year in 2019. This episode is loaded with clinical pearls, research that matters, and much more. Enjoy!

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