Rethinking Orthopedics

By: Mary J. Rogel Ph.D. L.Ac.
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  • I would like to shift our understanding and practice of orthopedic medicine away from the prevailing model of the body as a machine with replaceable parts toward an understanding of the body as a dynamic, adaptable structure with potentially reversible problems. If we shift our view of the body from the insides of the joints to the outsides of the joints, we get a different understanding of how they function. In this show, we will explore that adaptability and its consequences for structural alignment. My hope is to encourage health care practitioners to see new possibilities for, and to improve upon, their treatment methods so that their patients can derive more benefit from therapy, and to help people understand their orthopedic issues better so they can prevent problems, recover faster from ones they have, and work more effectively with their physicians and therapists.
    Mary J. Rogel, Ph.D., L.Ac.
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Episodes
  • The End of the Line of Adaptability.

    The End of the Line of Adaptability.
    Jul 23 2014
    Throughout this series we have been investigating the dynamic, adaptable nature of the human frame. The alignment of any given joint is not static or fixed. Joints normally operate through a range of alignment possibilities. This is true not only for the pelvis and lower and upper extremities, but also for the entire spine and the head. In this episode we will follow the pathway of adaptability up the spine to the “end of the line” in the head. We will examine how the pelvis affects the diaphragm and the various conduits that pass through it, as well as the rib cage, thoracic and cervical spines, skull, jaw, and even the teeth. Among other things, we will see how orthopedic and musculoskeletal issues can be at the root of some internal medicine problems, what might be the cause of some people’s migraines or tinnitus, and why some people’s teeth move back where they were when their braces are removed.
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    57 mins
  • Chiropractic Includes Spinal Adjusting and Much More

    Chiropractic Includes Spinal Adjusting and Much More
    Jul 16 2014
    Chiropractors have been practicing in this country for well over 150 years, but people tend to think of chiropractors in terms of spinal adjustment and not much else. My guest, Elaine J. Wagner, D.C., will help us understand the broad range of what chiropractors do, how they differ from other health care professionals, and how to choose a chiropractor. Some people are afraid of spinal adjustments, so we will talk about spinal adjustments and how they are done, as well as why it is important to approach health problems in layers and with multiple approaches. Dr. Wagner will talk about some of the many techniques she uses and how she combines them to help her patients achieve better health.
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    58 mins
  • As Below, So Above.

    As Below, So Above.
    Jul 9 2014
    In Oriental Medicine we have a saying – “as above, so below.” When it comes to orthopedics and musculoskeletal issues, I believe it is more accurate to say, “as below, so above.” The pelvis is the foundation on which the upper body is built. Problems in the pelvis and lower extremities are reflected in and counterbalanced by the upper extremities, torso, neck, and head. In this episode of Rethinking Orthopedics, we will examine the structure and function of the upper extremities. We will look at the shoulder girdle and arms as an integrated, dynamic whole that responds to what is happening in the lower body. Our focus will be more on the connections between the joints than on the joints themselves. We will examine the similarities and differences between the upper and lower extremities, and the implications for what kinds of problems we experience in our shoulders, arms, and hands.
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    56 mins

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