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Today’s BACKchat is a BACKchat podcast with a difference… as I am discussing an area of Chiropractic that influences the professions politics and education in Australia. I will preface by releasing a Facebook post I sent to some Australian FB forums : The Rubicon conference is coming to Melbourne on April 8th and 9th, 2017. Rubicon states : “We invite you to join your colleagues from around the world as we gather in Melbourne for the annual conference of The Rubicon Group. We are pleased to be visiting Australia as we support the efforts related to the development and implementation of the Australian College of Chiropractic in Adelaide, South Australia.” For some, there is uncertainty about the role of the Rubicon group . BACKchat podcast has asked to interview an Executive Director of Rubicon -Dr Gerry Clum – for an open discussion, transparency and look to answer some misconceptions. Gerry has kindly accepted. I asked some forums – from all persuasions – to submit some questions and I have included some in

Jason’s  BIOG : Biography Jason is originally from the Northern Beaches of Sydney where he went to medical school and completed his  internship. After his intern year, he  moved to the United States where he did general surgery In Boston and Orthopaedic training in Los Angeles. Jason completed a fellowship in hand & peripheral nerve surgery at North Shore Hospital in Sydney. Jason is currently the Director of Training in Orthopaedics at Dandenong Hospital and has a private practice at OrthoSport Victoria What is the most common condition you sees but may not operate on? What are some special tests you will organize to confirm the diagnosis of the condition of Carpel Tunnel Syndrome? What is the criterion for surgery admission? What is the biggest misconception in hand surgery, especially when speaking about hand arthritis? What is the most frustrating thing you deal with as a hand surgeon? What is the favourite part of your job with cases you surgically manage? What do you think the next big innovati

Dr Brandon Brock’s BIOG: Dr. Brandon Brock is an American Chiropractor that specializes in neurological rehabilitation. Brandon works as a clinician at multiple healthcare facilities including Cerebrum Health Centers and is a clinical educator and curriculum developer with Functional Neurology Seminars, along with completing education at his own site DrBrockLectures.com. Brandon is also a Nurse Practitioner that utilizes conventional medicine and procedural practices for patient care. Dr. Brock is currently doing a doctorate in clinical implementation and quality improvement from Duke University and a post doctorate program as a global clinical research scholar from Harvard University. His blended education, clinical implementation experience, research knowledge, educational expertise and patient treatment approach makes him multi-dimensional from the perspective of patient care. What are the top three things that children are dealing with right now when it comes to proper development and health outside of th

BACKchat is about being your best. It does this by exploring the 5 pillars of health. In this podcast, Paul and Anthony discuss key moments from each of the sixteen BACKchat podcasts in 2016. BACKchat refers to being your best in Thinking Moving Eating Sleeping and also in your Neurology BC 17 Dr Peter McGlynn (Chiropractor,PhD Candidate) Integrating Public Health measures into private practice. BC18 Dr Carlo Rinaudo (Chiropractor, PhD Candidate) Dizziness and Vestibular Rehabilitation. BC19 Tim Robards (Chiropractor) Exercise, strength and Longevity BC20 Richard Chambers PhD (Clinical Psychologist) Mindfulness – how it influences everything we do. BC 21 and BC 22 : Dr Damien Kristof (Chiropractor) Food Mythology BC 23 Wayne Schwass The importance of authentic mindset to combat clinical depression BC24 Glenn Williams Life Vs Work Balance – It’s your choice. BC25 David Traster (Chiropractor) Balance, Brain and the Body . BC 26 Rachel Lane Aged Care – Who Cares? BC 27 Sasha Roshan (Foot Orthopedic Surgeon) Hee

Dr Russell Mottram is a chiropractor and member of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain (Aust). Russell is a sessional lecturer at RMIT for Cranio-mandibular disorders. He is a co-author of a chapter in Multi-disciplinary textbook “Headache, Orofacial Pain and Bruxism” published by Elsevier 2010. He is a current Principal of TMJcare, in both Melbourne and Ocean Grove. This is a referral-based practice working with Jaw, Head, Face Pain and Dysfunction. What is the “TMJ” vs what is TMD? Many patients get a lot of headaches. How do I know if my headaches are caused by jaw problems? My jaw clicks when I eat and talk. What causes that? Is it serious? Will it get worse if I don’t do anything about it? Who is the best type of practitioner to see about my jaw problem? My dentist says that I grind my teeth at night. Is that likely to cause a jaw joint problem and how can I prevent it? What is a typical screen that Russell does with the TMJ? Could orthodontics be helpful for my jaw problem? What are the ways you

David’s BIOG: David de la Harpe
BappSc BSc MBBS MS FRACS David is the only Orthopaedic Surgeon in Australia who is also a qualified Chiropractor. He graduated with honours in Obstetrics, Psychiatry and Paediatrics from the University of Melbourne Medical School. He was awarded the Stirling Prize for Clinical Surgery in his final year. His intern training was based at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and registrar training at Royal Melbourne, Royal Children’s Austin, Box Hill, Ballarat, Dandenong, Alfred and Geelong Hospitals. He qualified for Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 1999.In 1999 he undertook a Spinal Fellowship at Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham England.David specializes in spinal surgery including keyhole microdiscectomy. He currently operates at Epworth Hospital, Richmond. What is the typical day to day running as a surgeon? How much time are you consulting and how much time are you in surgery? What are the red flags for the health practitioner to refer to a spinal surgeon

Varsha’s BIOG : Musculoskeletal physiotherapist who completed a bachelor degree at Monash University in 2013 and  is currently completing post graduate studies in pelvic floor physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne Work at Back In Motion, Wantirna South, where main focus is women’s health and pre and post-pregnancy related issues What is Urinary incontinence? What is the difference between stress and urge incontinence? Who is at risk of incontinence? What are the signs/type of urine leakage? What are the pelvic floor muscles and what is the assessment of the pelvic floor assessment ?   What can physiotherapy do for incontinence? What tips can you give to prevent incontinence? How do people get in touch with a pelvic floor physiotherapist? What study does a pelvic floor physiotherapist do? Varsha is a Physiotherapist from the Back In Motion Health Group –Wantirna South – and with her keen interest in Clinical Pilates and  Women’s Health can be contacted via the http://www.backinmotion.com.au/practice /

Dr Terence Heng is a GP and chiropractor practising in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne. He is involved in AHPRA panel boards, GP registrar examinations, GP supervisor and medical student teaching. Special interests in musculoskeletal medicine, skin cancer and urgent care medicine. Other portfolio includes surgical assisting in a variety of specialties including orthopaedics and general surgery and Locum Emergency Department doctor for small country hospitals. The navigation of Terence going from Chiropractic to his medical degree What are the differences between neuropathic pain vs musculoskeletal pain. What are the natural vs pharmaceutical options and some different classes of drugs? When do you decide that maybe a natural option maybe used ahead of a pharmaceutical option? What about drug – nutrient interactions? What are common pitfalls in prescribing medication? What are the red flags a patient is doctor shopping? What are the long-term issues with opioid prescription? Will I end up getting addicted to

Sasha’s Biog : Sasha completed his schooling and medical studies in Melbourne, graduating with honours prior to undertaking his specialty training in orthopaedic surgery in NSW. Upon completion of his orthopaedic training Sasha then undertook dedicated fellowships in foot and ankle surgery in both Australia and France followed by a fellowship in hip and knee reconstruction in Canada. Sasha is currently practicing in Melbourne with both private and public appointments and has a special interest in lower limb reconstructive surgery. 1. When is a specialist a Mr or a Dr. What is a Fellowship? 2. Before surgery, what informed consent and preparation does a patient have to be aware of? The list is comprehensive. 3. What is the risk: benefit ratio when talking surgery? 4. What are the main causes of heel pain? 5. Are there any red flags to watch out for? 6. What tests should patients have for investigation of their heel pain? 7. What is plantar fasciitis and what are the characteristic features of it?

RACHEL’S BIOG : Rachel is the Principal of Aged Care Gurus and co-author of a number books including the very popular “Aged Care, Who Cares?” with Noel Whittaker. Rachel oversees a national network of financial advisers dedicated to providing quality advice to older Australians and their families. Rachel has been working in financial services for 17 years and specialising in retirement and aged care for more than a decade. She holds a Masters in Financial Planning. 1. When does and individual or family need to start thinking about their home environment and planning for the twilight years? 2. What is ACAS or ACAT in assessing the home? Why this assessment is important earlier than later? 3. Discussion of the various levels of assistance from a few modifications to ones home, right through to high care nursing home. 4. Receiving aged care doesn’t mean you are in a nursing home. 5. The three types of Power of Attorney – medical, financial and guardianship. 6. The difficulty for the elderly in letting the re

Glenn Williams Biog: Glenn is the founder of nLIVEn, an executive and business coaching practice in Melbourne. He is dedicated to assisting CEOs and boards of directors take a more strategic approach to successfully navigating change – both in business and in life. Glenn has collaborated with a broad cross section of executives from a diverse array of industries, both locally and internationally. Together, they sought to understand and overcome the challenges executives face in managing and leading their enterprises, as well as their lives outside the office. From high-tech start-ups to mature public companies, from charities to Fortune 500 companies, Glenn found a common set of challenges prevail. To find out more about Glenn and his products and services, please visit to www.nliven.com.au. Today Glenn will help us explore the topic of “Work vs Life – It’s your choice” What is work life balance and why is it important? Does work/life balance need to change depending on your stage of life? What is the wo

Biography of Wayne Schwass Retired Elite AFL Athlete Wayne played 282 games for the Kangaroos and Swans, spanning a fifteen year AFL career from 1988 to 2002. Wayne was a premiership player with the Kangaroos in 1996 and won two best and fairest for the Kangaroos in 1994 and 1995 and for the Swans in 1999. He was in the Team of the century for the Kangaroos and was an All Australian in 1999. Wayne also suffered from clinical depression for most of his career. Wayne is candid, real, open book and articulate about what needs to be done to get through depression. Some points discussed: Overcoming the fallacy that men don’t cry is a badge of honour. Working through denial and stigma associated with this condition. The epiphany that changed Wayne’s life and helped help  get on the road to seek help. Wayne opened up which he says – “was one of the greatest things of his life.” We have called this podcast – The importance of an authentic mindset. Wayne explains the role of being authentic here. Three take home tips

Dr Damian Kristof is Nutritionist, Naturopath and Chiropractor with over 20 years of clinical experience. He has extensive media experience with the TV – New Zealand’s Downsize me that premiered on Channel 7 Two in 2014. He is a health expert on the Melbourne’s top rating radio drive time show the Rush hour with James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless .Damian has been on over 400 podcasts with the Wellness Guys (and also as Co Founder)  and a 100 Not Out. FOOD MYTHS Are coffee and tea good for me?  The response to caffeine may depend on your liver. What about decaffeinated coffee? Fish is supposed to be good for us – but what is the potential risk with contamination from  mercury levels Do we eat too much meat ? Can the over consumption of meat be a cancer trigger ? Do we eat  too few  vegetables ? What is the pros and cons of genetically modified foods?  What’s the best way to cook?  The pros and cons of using the microwave. Cooking in oil (or water) – what happens to oils when you heat them? Butter v

Damian’s Biog Dr Damian Kristof is Nutritionist, Naturopath and Chiropractor with over 20 years of clinical experience. He has extensive media experience with the TV – New Zealand’s Downsize me that premiered on Channel 7 Two in 2014. He is a health expert on the Melbourne’s top rating radio drive time show the Rush Hour with James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless .Damian has contributed to over 400 podcasts with the Wellness Guys and a 100 Not Out.   FOOD MYTHS Fats – What are they?  How did the low fat diet come about?  Are fats really bad from us? Gluten free – Coeliacs vs gluten intolerant?  What is gluten and what foods have gluten in them. Is gluten free really dangerous? What is the research coming from Harvard University on gluten? Protein powders – are they good for you?  Athletes?  Are some better than others? Whey Proteins – Yes /No. Electrolyte drinks – Gatorade, etc – AFL footballers drink them while still on the field after a game?  Good marketing or good nutrition? How much water do we really need?

Biography of Dr Richard Chambers Clinical Psychologist,Mindfulness Consultantx Dr Richard Chambers is a clinical psychologist and internationally-recognised expert in mindfulness. Richard works at Monash University, spearheading a university-wide mindfulness initiative which is a world first. He has been teaching and researching mindfulness for over 12 years and is actively involved in research studies at The University of Melbourne, Orygen Youth Health, LaTrobe University, Sydney University, UNSW and Charles Darwin University. What is mindfulness and how does it effect our physical and mental wellbeing? What are the consequences of  people spending  a lot of time in default mode? The importance of pausing in a busy day, How does being mindful help with our performance and productivity? What is the connection between curiosity and mindfulness? BACKchat podcast 01 – with Dr Paul Noone – was on the subject of neuroplasticity.  What is the relationship with mindfulness and neuroplasticity ? Explaining how mindfu

Biography of Dr. Tim Robards Chiropractor B.Sc(Ex.Sc) B.Med.Sc, M.Chiro A successful Sydney Chiropractor, it was through his appearances on Channel TEN’s ratings winners The Bachelor and I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here that Tim was introduced to Australian and New Zealand audiences. It’s with this growing profile he’s committed to spreading a message of clean living with his newly launched program,The Robards Method. The Bachelor Lowdown – Anthony answers Mimi’s (his daughter) questions about the Bachelor, Anna, Paparazzi.There are NO troubles in Paradise unlike what that “source said”. How Tim was selected on the show and the demands of his media profile. 2.Tim’s inspiration that led him into Chiropractic 3.Why people struggle with incorporating movement into their lifestyle 4.Tim’s philosophy on healthcare 5.How to motivate when you are not motivated to exercise 6.The best way to train for the best results 7.The biggest mistakes that Tim sees with his clients 8.The difference between The Robards Method 

Dr Peter McGlynn Biography  – a chiropractor of 30 years clinical experience with post-graduate qualifications in functional neurology and a Masters in Public Health. Peter is currently a PhD candidate (Public Health) at Monash University (Melbourne, Australia) looking at nutrition and maternal and child health in Papua New Guinea.  He is interested in the integration of research, public health and clinical practice in both developed and developing settings. What is Public Health? What public health initiatives are relevant to private practitioners like chiropractors, as well as other health professionals? What skills can health practitioners bring to public health? Patient empowerment and public health. How does this relate to maintenance or wellness care? What are the areas of controversy within public health? What are some of the ingredients of successful public health campaigns? What gets the message across – using pain or pleasure methods? Tackling the obesity issue in a developed country

In this podcast , Paul and Anthony discuss key moments from each of first fifteen BACKchat podcasts in 2015. BACKchat PODCAST 1,2015 : DR Paul Noone (Chiropractor)  – Inaugural podcast : Understanding Neurology on 4th March,2015 BACKchat PODCAST 2,2015 : Dr Scott Wustenberg (Chiropractor) – Eating and Autism. BACKchat PODCAST 3,2015 : Dr Margaret Beavis (GP)- Exercise and Living Longer.*Paul mistakenly references exercise at 30 minutes ,five times per day. This should have been per week. BACKchat Podcast 4,2015 : Dr Tania Ash (Integrative GP) – Is your home making you sick? BACKchat Podcast 5,2015 : Lisa Cox – Recovery from severe brain trauma. BACKchat Podcast 6,2015 : Dr Genevieve Keating (Chiropractor) – Positive Neurodevelopment from a baby to a child BACKchat Podcast 7,2015 : Professor Ted Carrick (Functional Neurologist) – Past state of Functional Neurology BACKchat Podcast 8,2015: Professor Ted Carrick (Functional Neurologist) – Present state of Functional Neurology BACKchat Podcast 9

Dr. Antonucci is a board certified chiropractic neurologist currently seeing patients at his Plasticity Brain Center in Orlando Florida. He completed a 2-year residency under Professor Carrick, training in the rehabilitation of complex neurological conditions. Dr. Antonucci continued to engage in the advancement of his knowledge through completing 1-year fellowships in each of the following: childhood developmental disorder, vestibular rehabilitation, neurochemistry and nutrition, as well as a 2-year fellowship in traumatic brain injury rehabilitation. How do you define performance and the performance continuum, everywhere from a patient with Parkinson’s to an athlete? How does performance differ to wellness? Explain the under usage of Balance in health care but its importance as a neurological biomarker. Balance, as the sixth sense and the BESS Test. How Dr Antonucci uses Balance in practice? The 5 components that are critical in performance as defined by Dr Antonucci. How Dr Antonucci schedule

Tony Massarotti is a sports podiatrist who holds a Bachelor of Podiatry and Masters of Health Science (Podiatry). He is a member of the Australasian Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine and an associate member of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine.  Tony is Founder and director of Eastern Foot Care which has seven podiatrists and two sites in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia.   What is the Podiatrist Qualification in Australia? What is plantar fasciitis and what are the most common causes? What is the stereotypical presentation of plantar fasciitis? What is the chronic ramifications of untreated, neglected heel pain? What bed side Vs  gait analysis VS special tests do you use for diagnosis of heel pain? What are the pros and cons of minimalist type footwear vs structured footwear? What is a heel spur seen on a foot x-ray? How does one differentiate between non –podiatric causes of foot pain? Where does the scope of practice of podiatry and chiropractic intersect? What