Apr 16, 2018
Taking a Holistic Approach
In this episode, Virginia and Dr. Dave Candy discuss:
- Dr. Dave's career journey
- Raising awareness about patient options for Physical Therapy
- How Dr. Dave positions himself in the medical world
- Taking time to listen
Key Takeaways:
- People who value non-surgical, non-medical approaches are in Dr. Dave's ideal patient population
- Dr. Dave strives to change the quality of movement in his patients to better their day-to-day
- Pain is our reaction to danger in the environment, so you can’t treat pain without treating the whole person
- When you're stressed, simply give yourself a break and listen to your body
"It's easy just to prescribe a pill and get a patient out of the office, but I think patients would much rather have a long-term solution than a pill to cover up the problem." — Dr. Dave Candy
About Dr. Dave Candy: Dave Candy earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 2008. He is a Board-Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, an accomplishment achieved by less than 1 percent of physical therapists. Dr. Candy is also a Certified Athletic Trainer, and he is certified in trigger point dry needling. Dr. Candy treats all types of pain, but he has a special passion for treating people with complex, chronic pain conditions that have not resolved with previous treatments. He lives in Fenton, MO, with his wife and daughter.
Reach Me Here:
Twitter: @TheReferralDiva
Website: http://masterconnectors.com/
Connect with Dr. Dave Candy:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/M4LPT
Website: http://M4LPT.com https://voicesoflife.org
Twitter: @Movement4LifePT
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/m4lpt/
Show notes by show producer: Anna Nygren
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