87: Shared Decision-Making (with Walt Fritz)

The Thinking Practitioner

Shared decision-making: In this episode, Whitney talks with Walt Fritz about key challenges in the world of manual therapy. We delve into:

• How he got started in manual therapy
• How manual therapy differs in physical therapy and massage therapy
• Ways to break down silos between our professions
• How important are specific techniques in our treatment strategies
• The value of working with clients in shared decision-making
• ...much more

Get the full transcript of their conversation on Til or Whitney's sites:

• Til Luchau’s Advanced-Trainings.com
• Whitney Lowe’s Academy of Clinical Massage

Resources:

• Free talk on shared decision-making
• Walt's website
• Kolb, W. H., McDevitt, A. W., Young, J., et al. "The evolution of manual therapy education: what are we waiting for?" Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy 28(1) (2020): 1-3.
• Roy, N., Dietrich, M., Blomgren, M., et al. “Exploring the neural bases of primary muscle tension dysphonia: A case study using functional magnetic resonance imaging.” Journal of Voice 33(2) (2017): 183–-194
• Roy, N., Dietrich, M., Blomgren, M., et al. “Exploring the neural bases of primary muscle tension dysphonia: A case study using functional magnetic resonance imaging.” Journal of Voice 33(2) (2017): 183–-194

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(The Thinking Practitioner Podcast is intended for professional practitioners of manual and movement therapies: bodywork, massage therapy, structural integration, chiropractic, myofascial and myotherapy, orthopedic, sports massage, physical therapy, osteopathy, yoga, strength and conditioning, and similar professions. It is not medical or treatment advice.)