Erson Religioso: The Eclectic Approach
Dr. E was heavily involved in the early days of blogging and podcasting in the physical therapy field. He developed an ISTM course and brought his own tools to market. He initially resisted the evidence-based movement but eventually embraced it and changed his approach. Dr. E's parents are both physicians, which influenced his decision to pursue a career in healthcare. He leaned heavily on manual therapy techniques early in his career but has since shifted towards a more eclectic approach. He emphasizes the importance of being open-minded and not being 100% certain about anything in healthcare. Dr. E has gone through different phases of practice and has learned to critically evaluate different treatment approaches. Dr. E emphasizes the importance of McKenzie principles in his practice, as they modulate pain and improve function. He appreciates that McKenzie's techniques work, even if the theories behind them have been disproven. Dr. E believes in empowering patients with loading strategies and modulating pain before introducing strengthening exercises. He emphasizes the importance of dosage and patient compliance in achieving successful outcomes. Dr. E also discusses the need to refer patients when necessary and the challenges of integrating different treatment approaches. Dr. E discusses the importance of balancing work and family life, and not being solely defined by one's career. He shares his own experience of achieving his goals and finding a balance between work and personal life. Dr. Beau agrees and emphasizes the importance of finding a balance and being passionate about what you do. They also discuss the impact of being a role model for their children and the importance of enjoying what you do.
