Leonard Van Gelder (Institute of Contextual Health) joins Beyond Phrenology to trace where physical therapy came from, why the profession feels split today, and what’s at stake in how it positions itself within the future of healthcare. We dig into the tension between “body-as-machine” rehab and whole-person care, and how IOCH’s contextual model aims to treat pain and disability without flattening the patient into a diagnosis.
In this episode of the Barbell Rehab Podcast, we sit down with Leonard Van Gelder to discuss manual therapy. We chat about the evolution of manual therapy, the benefits of touch, and processes of change. We also discuss how manual therapy can be an option to get folks “unstuck” with pain and movement problems and consider it from an emergent and contextual perspective.
We also talk about fascia, social grooming, Dermoneuromodulating from Diane Jacobs, and the role of the skin with interoception. Leonard also introduces the Human Rehabilitation Framework his team has developed. We finish by considering how to handle competing clinician narratives around manual therapy.
In this episode, I sit down with Cameron Faller, co-founder of the Institute of Contextual Health, to discuss the future of healthcare. We explore the challenges of traditional, siloed care models and why a more interconnected, person-centered approach is essential for better patient outcomes. Cameron shares insights on process-based care, complexity science, the role of EMRs, and the potential for AI to revolutionize the patient experience. If you’re a clinician or healthcare provider looking to make a real impact, this episode is for you.
Dr. Cameron Faller joins host Ben Geierman on the Barbell Rehab Podcast to discuss the complexities of helping humans make positive changes & explore options in their movement repertoire. Cameron discusses how his team is pioneering a movement towards a process centered approach to redefine care through a truly biopsychosocial lens. We explore behavior change, values and how rigid rules might handcuff our ability to find movement solutions
Dive into an eye-opening discussion on the Modern Pain Care podcast with Leonard Van Gelder. From his academic roots to founding Dynamic Movement and Recovery, Leonard challenges traditional models and introduces his innovative Human Rehabilitation Framework. Explore the limitations of the biopsychosocial framework and discover how Leonard’s approach offers a process-based, individualized alternative.
Tune in as Cameron explores the constraints of current evidence-based methods with Geoff Ford on the Be Strong Physio Podcast. Their conversation covers the transition to process-based therapy, critiquing the biomedical model’s limited scope and promoting a broader, more integrated approach to treatment.
Join Cameron on the Knowledge Exchange Podcast, where he addresses the critical discrepancies between what clinicians say and what they actually practice. This discussion explores the Dunning-Kruger effect, the pitfalls of nihilism, and the advantages of ACT and Process-Based Therapy. Cameron delves into practical applications of psychological flexibility in the clinic, addresses common misconceptions, and offers strategies for effectively navigating discussions with colleagues.
Dive into a thought-provoking conversation on the Knowledge Exchange, where Leonard discusses shifting from rigid protocols towards embracing uncertainty with clarity and confidence. This episode delves into the processes of change applicable across all diagnoses, the significance of aligning context with interventions and narratives, and strategies to enhance self-efficacy while reducing reliance on passive interventions.
Join Liz and Jeff on Pain Reframed as they engage with Dr. Leonard Van Gelder, DPT, CSCS, TPS, CSMT. This insightful discussion covers the fundamentals of Relational Frame Theory, the most empirically-studied theory of human language and cognition. They explore its impact on psychological flexibility, enhancing patients’ ability to integrate new concepts into their n
