106 - Integrating MDT into MSK care with Dr. Ron Schenk

Jun 13, 2023

💭 “We have evidence in the 2021 lumbar clinical practice guidelines that MDT is an effective system in managing chronic low back pain.” - Dr. Ron Schenck

👉🏻 Our guest is Dr. Ron Schenk PT, PhD, DPT, OCS, Dip MDT, FAAOMPT. Ron Schenk is a Clinical Professor and serves as the musculoskeletal track coordinator in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Tufts University. He earned his bachelor's and master’s degrees from Ithaca College and his Ph.D. from the University at Buffalo. Dr. Schenk has published over 30 peer-reviewed manuscripts and has presented 45 professional presentations at national and international conferences. He serves as a clinical mentor for physical therapy residents and fellows in training and as Chair of the Board of Directors of the McKenzie Institute USA. He leads the McKenzie Institute USA Research Task Force. He is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy and a manuscript reviewer for Physical Therapy Journal, Physiotherapy Canada, and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice.

📚You will learn about:

▪️ Ron's story and career

▪️ Efforts being made to integrate MDT into the standard of practice in PT and its challenges.

▪️ MDT and Manual Therapy differences and similarities

▪️ Where other approaches are relevant

▪️ Advice to clinicians who are starting their careers

▪️ How to become successful in Physical Therapy

🔎Ron's favorite resource of information: